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Hello, I had a Canvas profile picture that was perfectly fine and it has now disappeared. I am not able to upload it again. What explain this? I find it bothersome that something like this could change without my approval. Now there's a way to take a photo there, which I did not need in the first place. This is a case of…
I'm trying to upload a document from my google drive that has fillable text boxes. (i.e. here's a question, answer it in the box below, etc.). This is an assignment. I want students to open the assignment, respond, and then submit the assignment. Each student has his/her own document and responses.
When I first create a new module in Canvas there is a great drop-target to upload files. This drop target stays around as I add content until I navigate away and come back. Then it disappears. At this point, I have to go through a multi-click process to upload files. Is there a way to drop files into a module after you've…
A quiz is set as an assignment with students allowed to see the correct answers at a particular date and time. Is this also the time when correct grades are posted? (assuming that automatic submission is set?)
I created a small quiz and now I want delete it from a course. But when I try I get this message. "Cannot change the due date when due in a closed period." I am not trying to change a date. I want to delete the whole thing. This is a short multiple choice quiz. I should not need an administrator to delete it.
Hello, has anyone used LoreeDesign (Soaring Ed) before? I'd like to know the difference between Loree and DesignPlus of CidiLabs. Thank you
Hello everyone, I am in need of converting question banks into item banks. I used to create classic quizzes, migrate them, and export them and then reimport them as item banks. However, the classic quizzes function has been disabled at my university and I am unable to create classic quizzes and migrate them any longer. Is…
I have chapter discussions in each module for my Statistics class. They are graded with Checkpoints: the Reply to Topic is worth 3 points and the one Additional Reply is worth 2 points, for a total of 5 points. But when I look in the Assignments list, the assignment is marked as 0 points. Students getting full credit have…
I have a professor who would like to use questions from multiple sources to create a new assessment. Is there a way to sample question groups and then save the result and sample from it? We have used the question group feature successfully, but need to be able to save and sample the result. I thought there might be a way…
We just discovered that we (IDs, Learners, and Faculty) are all unable to view images within any course if they are using the Safari web browser. We checked other browsers and images all appear just fine, it's just in Safari that this is happening. Has anyone else experienced this? Or know of a fix? They had been working…
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,…
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…
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…