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In speed grader you receive the students initial discussion board posting and their peer reply. We have time deadlines and criteria for each posting. In speed grader it show initial posting was 6 days ago and the reply was 2 days ago. How can the date and time of each response be shown in speed grader instead of having to…
Hello, the Tasks for Canvas add on was working fine until this morning it no longer shows up on the dashboard. the dashboard is also changed and i am unable to change it back to how it used to be with the courses on one side and Tasks on the other
We have removed SSO access from our Beta and Test sites, but every time the sites reset, SSO is enabled again. For security reasons, SSO should only be available for Production. How do other institutions manage this issue other than re-removing the SSO authentication setup every month after reset?
Hello all, We recently have had issues with our Microsoft OneDrive integration after trying to setup Microsoft Education. I've noticed that some classes are experiencing issues with the OneDrive embed tool from the RCE where the following message appears. I think this is associated with courses that tried to enable the…
Could you please clarify about the URL structure for the new Canvas Portfolio feature after the retirement of the ePortfolios on June 30, 2026?
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…
We want to ensure you don’t miss the very first Prompt Party - a live, interactive session designed to help you explore IgniteAI Agent in a way that actually clicks. This isn’t a webinar. This is a working session. What to expect In this kickoff event, you’ll see real prompts in action from educators who are already…
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,…
Join us for an inside look at how higher education institutions successfully transitioned their learning management systems—without disruption to teaching, learning, or IT operations. In this candid webinar, current Canvas customers share their firsthand experiences migrating from their legacy LMS, including what surprised…
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…
Join Instructure and SCICU for a practical, forward-looking conversation on how colleges and universities can embrace AI to become truly future-ready. In this one-hour webinar, Zach Pendleton, Chief Architect at Instructure, and Dr. Toni Muhammad, Provost at Allen University, will explore how AI is transforming the higher…
Great Canvas courses don’t happen by accident—they are intentionally designed. Research shows that thoughtful design is the key to stronger engagement and student success. Join the Cidi Labs team on June 11th at 11am MT as we distill the most impactful lessons from our popular Design Matters series into practical, no-code…
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…