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I used to be able to easily get to the ideas I previously submitted. In the new system, how do I find and get to them? The Path Forward post doesn't say anything about this.
At higher levels, we have different assessments depending on the activates. So in my course, the students need to fulfill both requirements: 70%, thus 25 of 36 "points" in exercises 3 of 3 obligatory laboratory exercises In Canvas you can only use one grading scheme! This is pretty hopeless and is limiting the usefulness…
Whenever I try to upload an image on Canvas, it infinitely loads forever and never stops. I'd suspect it has something to do with how Canvas interprets the image into html, as my word count goes up by a bunch every time I try to add the image. With image: Without image: In the past I've tried reducing the file size of…
I am at my wits end trying to accept a course invite as a student. When I use either the email link inviting me to the course or when I login to canvas and click the green accept button on the invitation banner at the top of my dashboard I run into the same issue: it says "Welcome Aboard! (…) Click the link below to create…
Provide three reasons why you selected Shaw University? Essay should include one full page.
While typing an Announcement, sometimes midway, we need to check something for which we click on Grades or Assignments. Then when we return to Announcements, what we types simply disappears. It will be very helpful to have a DRAFT option under Announcements so that the unfinished message is not lost.
I have used Blackboard, Moodle, and now work at a Canvas university. When grading quiz items. I want the ability to view all of the students' responses to a single item at once. This could allow consistency in grading and speed up the grading process. This functionality has been available in Moodle for over 10 years.
One of our faculty is having an issue with lists. The expected behavior has changed within his course and differs from the behavior I see in my dev shell. He creates an Ordered List as shown below. He changes Item 1A to a bullet point and saves the page. The bullet point for Item 1A changes from a bullet point back to 1. I…
I'm an instructional designer working with a faculty member who wants all of the students in the class to work in groups to complete a feedback form together, with contributions from each group member. The way the Canvas Collaborations instructions are written, I don't understand how to make this happen. Do we set up a…
Has anyone ever encountered this error in the Admin Analytics Student section?
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…
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…
Compliance Countdown: Data Privacy & The DOJ Accessibility DeadlineWith the April deadline for DOJ accessibility compliance fast approaching, now is the time to ensure your ecosystem is secure and inclusive. This crucial session focuses on the complete lifecycle of vendor vetting, data privacy, and accessibility…
Join us for a deep dive into why New Quizzes is the stable, future of assessment for your institution. We will explore how achieving feature parity with Classic Quizzes—plus 25 exclusive new features—allows for a seamless transition. Discover the tools and features within Canvas designed to support you in managing the…
Join us as we explore ways for skills-based learning can not only elevate your learners' but also institution's ROIs and name-brand recognition. You will have the opportunity to hear customer success stories and see a demo skills-based learning in action in Canvas LMS and Canvas Career from Product Specialist, Kevin Sun.…
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,…