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“You can do what?” That’s the puzzled look I get almost every time I show Canvas users how to add a blank line to a module. Blank text headers could easily be called a hidden feature. My guess is they’re not well known. So what would a blank text header even be for? Here are a few uses: Add space between parts of a module.…
Muting Canvas notifications feels like a smart move until you miss a due date change. Between all the emails, group chat notifications, social media alerts and Canvas alerts, it’s easy to tune everything out and mute notifications. However, muting Canvas entirely to save your sanity could actually put you in a position for…
I have entered several Outcomes at the Admin Level and created rubrics from them (also at the Admin level). However, I can not find out how to add them to my course. Old notes are obsolete…
Anyone else notice a change in the Course Navigation link Interface. Tools that are natively not visible to students, now have the hidden eye icon next to them in the instructor view and a rollover tip "hidden by admin. Not visible to students" . For instance, Attendance, see below , I don't believe this was the case…
I really valued the Canvas Quizzes for the diversity of question types and the opportunity to offer immediate feedback and retry attempts. My school district will not purchase the Respondus lockdown browser. Without that it seems that Canvas Quizzes are useless in the age of AI. Students can easily use AI to complete these…
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.…
We have used the "Observer" Course Role for peer course reviews. Is there a way to make the Accessibility Checker page available to a role other than teacher or admin? When I masquerade as that role in a course it doesn't show in Course Navigation.
We have been experiencing an issue since Thursday 15 October 2026 on Canvas where users are reporting the following error when trying to access SCORM content: MissingKey: Missing Key-Pair-Id query parameter or cookie value This issue first affected our admin accounts which we were able to fix by allowing third-party…
Hi, I am a chemistry teacher at a school in MS and am trying to get my courses up to speed on ADA accessibility. Most periodic tables I have access to are pdf's which are not ADA accessible. Can you please assist?
A student PDF submitted on October 6, 2026, is intermittently failing to display in Canvas SpeedGrader as of October 21. The original PDF downloads successfully, but DocViewer repeatedly returns HTTP 202 with the following response: {"error":"document_not_ready","retry_after":2} The request repeats approximately every two…
New Feature Release Timing: Generally Available December 2026 as a root-account feature option, off by default. Early Adopter Program (EAP): October 22, 2026 – November 22, 2026. Regional Availability: Global Customer Type: Higher Education, K12, Business & Government Available with: Canvas Core Key Takeaway: With the…
We are trying to determine a process for removing inactive users in Canvas. What are other schools doing? Do you delete inactive users after a certain time of inactivity?
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We just wrapped our October New & Next Showcase, with plenty to recap. If you couldn't join live, or want a second look at the details, this post is for you. Three New & Next Showcases in, and we have to say, we’re thrilled with what we've built. The first two centered on primary updates–first, IgniteAI feature…
TLDR: Notebook expands to mobile apps with offline access, alongside improved search, organized views, bulk delete options, and downloadable exports for web users. Before Notebook, students took notes in external apps. They copied course materials out of Canvas and lost access to those notes when studying offline or on the…
Release Timing: Generally Available on October 27, 2026 as an optional Account Setting Regional Availability: Global Customer Type: Higher Education/Business & Government Available with: Canvas Catalog Key Takeaway: Administrators can enable purchase orders as a checkout option, making it easier for organizations to…
Release Timing: Generally Available November 202026 Regional Availability: Available in all regions Customer Type: All customers Available with: Canvas Core | New Quizzes Key Takeaway: New Quizzes is introducing a series of small but targeted improvements designed to reduce common friction across assessment creation,…
Since we launched Canvas Portfolios last year, four pieces of feedback came through front and center. Bringing an assignment into a portfolio meant syncing it from Canvas: a linked reference, not evidence of its own. The Rich Content Editor held only plain text and files, with no room for a video, a board, or anything…
Dear Parchment Digital Badges Community, Badge creators know what their credentials represent. But finding the right skill within a large taxonomy can still require trying several keywords, comparing similar results, and knowing the terminology used by the taxonomy. A badge may clearly describe a learner’s capabilities…
Business continuity is more than keeping a system online. It is about helping institutions continue teaching, supporting students, and making critical academic decisions even when normal access to technology is interrupted. Earlier this year in response to the security incident, we made the difficult choice to take Canvas…
Ask Your Data users can now take their visual analysis and presentation to the next level with our latest redesign of the tool’s charting experience. You have more chart types to choose from, more control over how your data is presented, and a simpler way to create and refine charts that clearly communicate what your data…
To provide richer visibility and ensure consistent tracking across Canvas activity, we are updating the schema for the Data Access Platform (DAP) / CD2 canvas_logs namespace, specifically for the web_logs table on 7th Oct 2026. This update introduces six new values to the web_application_context_type enumeration to reflect…
District Data Access for Mastery Connect REST API | Q3 2026 | Feature Overview Updated Feature Release Timing: Target general availability week of October 5 as an opt-in capability (off by default) Customer Type: K12 Available with: Mastery Key Takeaway: With district data access for Mastery Connect REST API, technology…
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…
Across the UK and EMEA, universities are rethinking how learning is delivered. From England’s Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) to the growth of micro-credentials and professional learning across Europe, institutions are expanding beyond traditional degree programmes to support learners throughout their careers. You…
We’re excited to introduce a new quarterly Implementation Webinar series designed to support Canvas Administrators during setup, rollout, and early adoption. These sessions are built to help you better understand admin functionality, available training resources, and how to get the most value from your On-Demand Training…
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…
Convene Sancroft, St Paul's, London This year at CanvasCon Europe, we’ll be exploring what it means to be ready for the future of education. Join us for two days full of insightful presenters, unforgettable learning and collaboration with the best community in edtech. Register Now