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Release notes outline upcoming customer-impacting changes that are expected to display in beta and/or production environments. Please note that features considered for future development are not included in the notes. Visit the Parchment Collaborative Roadmap to explore upcoming work and share feedback. Your input helps…
How many times have we heard that consistency is key in the education world? Would you say it’s more or less than we’ve heard about the impact that Covid had on our classrooms? These were the driving forces for change in Anderson Community Schools (ACS), especially given the fact that our district is a proponent of teacher…
We're releasing table-level access control for the Canvas Data 2 (CD2) / DAP Query API to help institutions and partners have more precise control over which data tables can be accessed via the API for greater efficiency, simplicity and governance. From November 9, 2026, a CD2 API key carries an explicit list of the tables…
Is there a quick way to update existing embedded Studio videos to display with the new Learn view, short of re-embedding each video with the new setting?
Managing educational technology across an entire school district can easily become an overwhelming maze of spreadsheets, compliance mandates, and support tickets. In a recent LearnPlatform user group session, district administrators from across the country gathered to share strategies for streamlining tool vetting,…
Previously, when students turned in an assignment, there would be an orange dot next to their name and nothing next to students who have not turned it in. Now there is a red dot next to every person's name and I have to read the description to see if they have turned it in or not. Anyone else seeing this? Can I change it…
Hello, I am aware that UDF's are not currently able to be customised at a individual course listing (I hope we can get this soon!). As a workaround, I am creating seperate Sub Catalogues for each unique case of UDF's but I am noticing that every time a UDF is created it will appear in the enrolment CSV report across all…
Welcome to the Instructure Community Weekly Highlights blog! Every Monday, we will update you with all the goings-on in the Instructure world from the previous week: community updates, product updates, new blogs to read, and everything else you'll need to know will be here! Community Spotlights What we shared at the…
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Hi, So, in a recent update to the speedgrader, the UX has added confusion and possibly work on instructors. The image below/attached should illustrate. Checkmark for graded is good. Colored dot for submitted but not yet graded is good. But just leaving the not submitted as blank would be much better than giving it a…
Release notes outline upcoming customer-impacting changes that are expected to display in beta and/or production environments. Please note that features considered for future development are not included in the notes. New to release notes? Visit Understanding Release Notes for a guide on how to read and use this document.…
Is there a way to easily remove the "missing" label from assignments on Canvas that doesn't involve having to individually click on EVERY student's grade and unclick the "missing" option? It is extremely tedious to do that at the end of a semester and a super-annoying feature of Canvas compared to the Skyward gradebook…
I teach a semester long class, but I can usually sort my gradebook by the quarter. That stopped today. Has something changed? I prefer to look at grades in the current grading period. I do not want to see the entire semester. Any suggestions?
With the shift to Canvas Lite officially underway, moving your students over to new course spaces can take a little transition time. Here is a quick guide to getting your students enrolled and settled in smoothly so everyone can hit the ground running. Steps for Teachers Unlike in the former Free for Teacher Canvas…
In the new update, I am finding a frustrating glitch when I enter a typed comment to a student submission via SpeedGrader. I type my comment, then click "Submit"--but when I move to the next student submission, SpeedGrader has created a second blank comment automatically and stops me to ask if I want to save it as a draft.…
I used to be able to quickly see, at a glance, what assignments were ungraded in SpeedGrader because they had a little orange dot next to them. I would also easily be able to skip over the unsubmitted ones. But now… What's up with this? Who approved this change? I don't like it. They could have added the written labels…
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Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in the title of this document. New to deploy notes? Visit Understanding Release…
Is there a way to disable the ability for students to mark their To Do tasks as done manually?
Hello — A staff member had students submit an assignment through Canvas using Turnitin. And when they went to grade it in speedgrader they are getting Preview Unavailable in the Canvas Window but can see it when they go to Turnitin. They would like to still grade it in directly on speedgrader windown and not through…
It would be helpful to see at least part of an essay submitted by students as I'm making my audio comments. Now, though, the modal box takes up most of the screen real estate in Speed Grader preventing me from quoting from what the student has submitted. Could it be smaller if one is choosing audio comments (rather than…
My iSpring lectures (in HTML5) were imported into the new Canvas Lite. They play well, but the audio (mp3) is intermittent. In trying to correct this behavior, I cannot successfully re-upload these files. How is everyone else uploading these types of lecture videos?
Hi everyone, We use Canvas to share study material (videos, PDFs, reading material) and quizzes with doctors enrolled in our courses. Our usual workflow is to add the doctor to the course, wait for them to accept the invitation, and then assign them the required quizzes. I’m having a problem with one student. I added her…
For those of you who use the Learning Mastery Gradebook in your courses, what are your thoughts about the updates? Do they improve your understanding of students' outcome mastery? What about the interface? The old version certainly needed some improvements. I did like the pie charts, however. Hovering the mouse pointer…
Error message when viewing SCORM files as Admin login: This XML file does not appear to have any style information associated with it. The document tree is shown below. <Error> <Code>MissingKey</Code> <Message> Missing Key-Pair-Id query parameter or cookie value </Message> </Error> When viewing as a student login the SCORM…
Hello Canvas Community! Does anyone utilize TouchNet as their payment system for Canvas Catalog courses? And if so, does anyone implement a Marketplace uStore? Other than adding tax into the course enrollment fee, does anyone have a working solution between Catalog and TouchNet Marketplace to collect tax for taxable online…
Proving mastery in the age of AI. October 29, 2026 | 9 AM MT / 11 AM ET AI can write the essay and pass the test. So what still counts as proof that a student learned something? That question now lands on assessment strategy, integrity policy, and accreditation evidence — not just on individual courses. Join Instructure…
Most small businesses and mid-market teams don't have a training department. They have someone who got handed a stack of policies and a deadline. This webinar looks at how Canvas Career by Instructure helps those teams build and launch courses fast, without a big content team or a long build process. We'll cover what sets…
Join us for the October Impact User Group Meeting on Thursday, October 29, at 6:00PM ET. We will discuss any recent or upcoming product updates, hear and see examples of best practices from other customers, and have breakout sessions where questions can be answered and discussed among peers. The meeting will be recorded…
Whether you’re new to Canvas or looking to expand your skills, each Klatch session offers a welcoming space to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another. As a K12 Canvas Admin and Technology Instructional Specialist, I am passionate about helping teachers simplify their workflow, make the most of their time,…
The Michigan Canvas Users Conference brings together users from higher-ed institutions in the state which use Instructure products to encourage collaboration, sharing, and discussion around the best practices in teaching and learning. Come meet your peers from other Michigan institutions! Registration is required for the…
Join Us at Alabama Canvas Connect 2026! We are excited to announce the 2026 Alabama Canvas Connect, hosted at The University of Alabama at Birmingham! This one-day immersive event brings together educators, instructional designers, and edtech leaders to explore the latest innovations transforming higher education across…