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It would be very beneficial for observers (parents) if they could view instructor comments. If they had access to this information, they could better understand the grading of individual assignments and better understand the errors that their student made.
I am trying to import a quiz from Cengage Publisher into my Canvas LMS, but the quiz keeps showing up shaded, making it impossible for me to import. What am I doing wrong? I've done it before, but I don't know what I'm doing wrong now. Please help. Thank you.
I would like to know about tokens what are they? Are they something I will need to use ?
Hello! I'm curious about the processes universities use to make sure apps are FERPA-compliant before setting up LTI integrations. Who initiates the process? Who is responsible for making approval decisions and what documentation is required? Does anyone have a checklist or flowchart to share? Thanks! 🙂
How can an instructor download student media recordings from the Canvas Speedgrader? We've tried enabling the "Performance and Usability Upgrades for SpeedGrader" feature option. This provides a download option in SpeedGrader but when the teacher clicks on it, they get an access denied message. When I click download as an…
In Lab Instructions: Building Microservices and a CI/CD Pipeline with AWS, I can't start the lab because it has a message: "Lab is in state: CREATE_FAILED, please end lab and wait for it to complete." So, I click End Lab, but it doesn't have any message, and then, I either can't start the lab or can't end the lab. What…
It seems like I am missing comments that students make in reply to my comments on their assignments. I do get notifications in my inbox, but I honestly miss those a lot of the time. Is there something I can turn on within the Canvas site itself that will easily allow me to see whether there are student replies to my…
Hi there, We have a teacher with imported assignments that have their due dates change after publishing. Other faculty members have reported they watched this behavior occur. -An imported assignment has a due date adjusted to the current school year. -The assignment sits unpublished with the correct due date visible in…
When creating a rubric is it possible to chnage the levels of understanding to a percentage rating so that if my criteria carry a different point value it will work across the board. Not sure where, how or if possible to change!
Currently, applying formatters to a block that contains list items typically applies the formatting to the content of each individual list item instead of surrounding the entire block with that formatter. This means that the "number" part of a numbered list and the "bullet" part of a bulleted list don't receive the…
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,…