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We are a fully-online college and have a zero-credit New Student Orientation course on using Canvas and our other tools before each of our terms. As we started prepping it for Spring, we discovered that all the "how to" videos that Canvas had offered on topics like changing your profile image are now error 404. Where would…
Each week has the same pattern of assignments, but the assignments for each topic aren't fungible. reading/quiz → writing assignment → hands-on task → inspection report I'd like to allow the student to choose which topic they want to work on each week, but I need to figure out how to get those assignments on their…
Is it possible to score an Articulate created file in Canvas that is imported with Scorm? Students can access these amazing creations, but I cannot figure out how to assess or track their progress. Any tips? I saw older posts on this, but no solutions? Thanks!
My institution purchased 24/7 Canvas Helpdesk Support. I want to create a report that summarizes support ticket topics, volume by time (i.e., busiest months for tickets, etc.), and resolution rates. If your institution has requested a similar report, please let me know.
I am currently teaching a high school Spanish course, and many of my assignments use the fill-in-the-blank question type in new quizzes. The problem that I'm encountering is when a question requires a special character, such as an accented vowel (examples include: á Ó or ü) or the special letter ñ (which is a different…
Why, when the "Hide results from students" toggle is on in Canvas Quiz settings, can students still see the number of correct multiple-choice and set answer questions immediately after submitting? We are taking exams and students and writing portions/questions that need grading and students are seeing that score like its…
Greetings, Our institution has recently acquired Canvas LMS and I had a question related to the third-party tool Respondus Lockdown Browser. When the tool is installed at the institution level, the tool requires one of the placements to be in the course menu. Is there a way to restrict from this tool being automatically…
Hey Canvas Community, Quick question about restricted words in the Gradebook export/import. When I export the Gradebook CSV, make edits, and re-import, it seems like some terms are not allowed (example: “Final”). • Does anyone know the full list of restricted/reserved words for Gradebook CSV import? • And if there’s an…
One of our faculty accidentally deleted an assignment. I restored it by using the "undelete" option, but grades that had been manually assigned have disappeared. Is there a way to restore those grades?
I am in the process of updating an adjunct training course that I have used and maintained for several years. When running the Canvas Link Validator, all of my existing Canvas training resources—including official Canvas guides, documentation links, and embedded training materials—are now being flagged as broken. As a…
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…
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…
In this session, we’ll provide updates on how AI features, as well as advanced analytics, interactive video, and engagement tools, are mapped across a simplified, tiered Canvas structure. We’ll also preview the shift to more modern, connected workflows within the Canvas experience itself, and share exciting advancements in…
Accessibility and preparing for upcoming deadlines is generating a LOT of conversation on campuses and districts across the nation. Join us for this special session of Canvas Klatch where the discussion will revolve around accessibility. Come with your questions, share your successes, or just share your curiosity. As a K12…
Live Webinar Beyond Detection: Cultivating Academic Integrity in the GenAI Era Date: April 22, 2026 Time: 9 AM MT / 11 AM ET How does your institution handle the ethics of assessment in 2026? Join Dr. David Rettinger and Justin Depuydt for a webinar on building a "Tech Stack of Excellence." We’ll explore how to leverage…
Join us for a live look at how charter and independent schools are modernizing diploma management with Parchment. We will explore digital and print diploma workflows, including direct-to-student shipping for virtual and distributed schools, and include a live product demo. Graduation is a milestone moment. Delivering…
The keynotes and sessions in Spokane may be over, but the conversation is just getting started. Join us for the InstructureCon25 Encore Series—a book club for the Instructure Community that brings the voices of featured speakers into your everyday learning. One book at a time, we’ll read, reflect, and keep 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…