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Hi, I am Ruwan Sampath Dissanayake Mudiyanselage. I completed the Artificial Intelligence and Career Empowerment online program. I want to download my certificate. Please give me the link to the Open Student Dashboard. Thank you Kind regards Ruwan
Hello, I am very grateful for the updates to the Canvas Catalog promotion codes, and shutting off after a number of uses. I do have another promotion code issue that is causing us a slight headache. Is there any way that when a learner checks out that they can be limited to only typing in 1 discount code? We are seeing…
Is there any vision on the roadmap for Promotion Codes to have a set limit - this would be great for tracking
When I first signed up for Canvas (2019ish?), there was a course in the Commons section that was something along the lines of Building Construction for the Fire Service. It was taught by a guy named William (Bill) Watson and taught at Middlesex Community College in Massachusetts. I am no longer able to find this course,…
We have "contact hours" as part of the student requirements for completing our safety training classes, and the contact hours are verified by an admin or the instructor after the class has finished. We would like to utilize the certificate awarding system in Catalog, but we want that to be initiated by the instructor, not…
Hi. If I set a requirement that people need submit a survey that will then trigger a certificate, will making the survey anonymous affect the issuing of the certificate? Thanks.
Hi all, my institution is looking to talk with another institution that split their instance of Catalog from their main instance of Canvas into a separate instance. We are looking into doing this process, and would like to have a conversation with someone who has gone through this experience before. Thanks!!
Can a Catalog Listing be re-used for a new cohort (same course, but for a new set of students) and selecting the new Canvas course, or would that mess up the registration, orders, and enrollments records for students who registered for the previous course/cohort?
Hello, I am an admin for my team on our Canvas Catalog account. A while ago, I disabled the "Drop Course" button in Catalog so learners were made unable to drop their course. However, I would like to re-enable that feature so that learners can drop a course on their own time. However, I can't seem to find this feature…
Hi, I have used a background image on the Custom HTML feature in the Certificate area of Catalog and everything was running smoothly until two days ago. Now you cannot see the image on any of the certificates in my catalog and I have tried to adjust the HTML code to no avail. The image is hosted on our internal Content…
The Canvas Klatch is an online office hour open to all members of the Instructure Community. It started as an office hour for the courses I teach for CVC@ONE: Introduction to Teaching with Canvas Advanced Techniques with Canvas Online Teaching and Design Equity & Culturally Responsive Online Teaching Humanizing Online…
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,…
Live Webinar The Future of Video Search in Canvas: How AI Is Changing the Way Students Learn March 25, 2026 | 9 AM MT / 11 AM ET Video is no longer just something students watch—it’s how they study, review, and prepare. Join experts from Instructure and Panopto to explore how institutions are transforming video in Canvas…
Rethinking K–12 science learning? Join NORC at the University of Chicago and Instructure on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9 AM MT for a live webinar. Learn how intentional use of technology can boost engagement, equity, and instructional impact—without overburdening your resources. Register now for this research-backed,…
The Instructure Community Developers Group is gathering to meet some fellow developers of Canvas customizations and external tool integrations. Discuss projects you're working on, success stories of past projects, and things you may be struggling with. Request to join the Instructure Community Developers Google Group to…
Discover how New Quizzes gives you more powerful tools to assess student learning while actually saving you time. This session focuses on faculty-favorite features, including AI-powered question creation and enhanced support and settings. We’ll demonstrate how to provide more flexible accommodations and use richer data to…
Unlocking the Power of Custom Created ProductsEvery district has unique needs that go beyond the standard catalog. Join us to explore the versatility of Custom Created Products and how to leverage this feature to capture the full scope of your district's educational tools. Whether you are tracking non-digital resources or…
Join Us for Carolinas Canvas Connect 2026 at UNC-Chapel Hill! Hi Everyone! Are you ready to connect with fellow educators and tech leaders in the Carolinas? We are thrilled to invite you to Carolinas Canvas Connect, an immersive one-day event dedicated to exploring the future of Higher Education and the latest innovations…