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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…
Hi all, We’re trying to determine whether Canvas provides a supported way to retrieve New Quizzes (Quizzes.Next) attempt interaction logs programmatically, so we can warehouse them in BigQuery similar to other analytics datasets. What we need For each student attempt on a New Quiz, we want the same details visible in the…
The new Microsoft Education LTI is pretty snazzy. It has a login issue for us though. The tool constantly asks students to login. Sometimes, when they launch from Canvas, they get a 365 login screen. Annoying? Yes, but it still works. Sometimes, students (and faculty) get a screen saying the assignment is not available.…
To the Canvas Product Team, I am writing to request a new global or course-level setting for the Rich Content Editor (RCE). Currently, when images are uploaded or embedded, Canvas defaults to displaying the full image. For many lab-based and data-heavy courses—such as my current molecular biology lab course—we often need…
When our instructors try to send a message via the Inbox and search for a course name, Canvas only shows the full name of the course — without any additional identifying information such as course ID number or course section. This causes confusion when an instructor has multiple courses with the same course title, but…
Our Spanish department uses New Quizzes/Essay question type for students to record themselves talking using the record media function in the RCE. They did this all last year. However, now when the students log in to take the quize, the upload/record media icon isn't available to them. Is this a new issues? Anyone have any…
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…