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Hello! Im Gems, thanks for reading! 💎 I have recently returned to K12 at Instructure in APAC after working at Amazon.... While I was at AWS, I was speaking with a customer about Canvas and how I believed that Canvas Commons was not given the love and attention it deserved! And I dont believe I am alone in my thinking! 🤔👋…
I would like to enable Commons in my Canvas account. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks!
My suspicion is the answer to this question is no, because folks mention things like "admin" for accessing use statistics for content shared in Commons, but since the answer to this question will completely determine if we share in Commons, I thought I would ask. I have a free-for-teacher account and am uploading some…
This is weird. Canvas Commons does not update my course when I update it from there. I had to put the module in Commons simultaneously. Does anyone know how to update the Course in Commons without this hassle?
Unitek recommends we use a standard rubric for clinical. It is titled Formative Clinical Evaluation Tool. Yet, it is not a selectable rubric in the list of options. If we create the rubric for a particular term, we have to re-write the whole thing all over again for a different cohort/ different term. Is there a way we…
I am trying to share a module to Canvas Commons. The module has a PlayPosit video, a worksheet, and copy of the slidedeck. I tried a PlayPosit quiz and a Canvas Studio quiz; I tried just embedding the video without the quiz. Nothing works. Any suggestions on what do to? Attempts: 1. Module with Playposit quiz: failed 2.…
I updated a resource for our group, which is linked to four test courses. When I 'Share to Commons' (toggling the 'This is an update to a previously shared resource' and selecting the correct resource to copy over) the top menu bar still shows 'Updates (0)' and I have no way of pushing it out to the four test courses. Any…
From our institution's perspective, Canvas Commons is a very powerful and useful tool. However, as a large institution with a significant number of teachers to manage, we would like to restrict the ability to upload resources to Canvas Commons to admins only, while still allowing teachers to implement these resources in…
Is there a way to prevent teachers from uploading content to Canvas Commons but allow administrators to do it?
Hi Canvas Community When sharing resources using the Canvas Commons, after a period of time the links appear to expire and require users to login into Canvas Commons again. This doesn't appear to happen for newer links and if they are already logged into Canvas, they are taken directly to the resource in Commons. We'd…
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…