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I'm an instructional designer. When I create or duplicate a discussion in a course, my name and profile pic show as the author & I can't change it. The only thing that seems to work is to create all the discussions as usual, then ask the instructor to duplicate them & delete my originals. This works, but faculty are…
I am relatively new to Canvas Admin. Wondering what the best way to add Parent Observers to our classes would be? We roster Aeries to Canvas through OneRoster, does not look like it is an option to include Parent information as part of that API. Would be have to allow Open Registration for Observers, have teachers invite…
I’m a student exploring a small personal project related to Canvas grade notifications and student experience, and I wanted to ask about what is technically and policy-wise feasible within Canvas. Many students receive email notifications like “A new grade has been posted,” but then need to log into Canvas to actually see…
Hello, colleagues. One of the most frequent questions I get from our faculty is "how do we stop cheating?" I'm a Canvas admin, adjunct instructor, and instructional designer, and I do a lot of reading about academic integrity. Donald McCabe said: This is my "20-60-20" theory. As many as 20% percent of college students will…
Is there a quick way to move assignments on the calendar from one month to another? Jan ends on a Saturday, so all of my assignments I want moved to Feb I can't move quickly. I used to use the mini calendar at the top, but now when you change the month up there, it changes the whole calendar. Anyone have advice?
Is there a way to make Canvas show actual dates (January 25) instead of relative dates (last week)? The use of relative dates is causing confusion for some of our users. It's of particular concern when it comes to discussion posts and responses. Instructors need to know the actual date and time a post was made to determine…
Hello, this is a question I have had continuously for over a decade. When I type free-form comments and manually enter grades on a rubric and then navigate away from the page without tapping "submit assessment," I return to a completely blank rubric—even if I have saved other comments on the page. I know this from many…
Why did the post date in the discussion forum (in speed grader) change from an actual date to a description (ex. 3 weeks ago)?
Hi, Since the pandemic, I’ve been administering exams via Canvas quizzes with LockDown Browser. Students bring their laptops to class, launch LockDown Browser, and complete the quiz on Canvas. So far, this has worked smoothly, but I’ve been wondering about a potential loophole: Could a student provide their credentials to…
Is it possible to exclude an assignment group from showing up in the gradebook by default? We have a school that is using a category of assignment for a daily submission question that does not impact the student grade and is not graded. Because there are so many of these that show up in the gradebook, it slows down the…
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Join Instructure and Watermark Insights for a Live Webinar: Driving 70%+ Response Rates: Why 400+ Canvas Institutions Trust Watermark March 12, 2026 | 9 AM MT / 11 AM ET Higher course evaluation response rates start here. Join University of Michigan–Dearborn and Watermark to learn how 400+ Canvas institutions streamline…
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…
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 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…
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,…