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I post answer keys as Pages within Modules (below the Assignments) so that support teachers may have access to assist students. These Pages remain unpublished, yet are viewable to teachers, as allowed. ***Is there a way to protect these Pages, so that they are not published unintentionally? It is all too easy to click the…
PLEASE HELP! I was cleaning up some stuff and accidentally deleted the first exam of the semester while in the grade book! Now it's gone, along with the students' grades on the exam! How can I get this back? Lisa
I just published a new post on the Product Blog highlighting Differentiation Tags, a feature designed to make it easier for instructors to personalize learning and manage accommodations at scale. A huge thank-you to everyone who participated in the early adopter, feature preview, and GA phases—your partnership has been…
When an assignment is created there is the option for "paper copy submission" which is great. However students can't see that option displayed. It just gives them no option to submit. Can we get an option to display "paper copy" to students so they realize how it needs to be submitted?
Hello, everyone. I’m customizing my Canvas course pages and need some help with a few CSS/HTML features. Specifically, I’m looking for code or methods to achieve: * Scroll-Based Progress Bar (Module Progression): * A progress bar or animation that fills up as the user scrolls down the page. * Ideally, it would be…
How many times can we resit a test in a year in IBA?
We are working through this as well. If we build Blueprint course templates and the faculty use that to bring in the designated course outcomes and state assessments, will we be able to pull college wide data out? Can I build the outcomes in the blueprint course ONLY or do I have to use the GLOBAL Outcomes and then migrate…
Having implemented Canvas recently, we decided not to use Classic Quizzes, given the general feeling that it is on the way out. However, I am finding it is not possible to access full responses for student submissions. I have tried through GraphQL and even the undocumented api/quiz/v1 REST API endpoint, but no luck. I see…
Hello, I'm running into an issue where formatting is removed for the Similarity Pledge in Canvas Admin. Our school has a rather lengthy and specific academic integrity pledge (Thank you ChatGPT!), and it becomes unreadable when the formatting is removed. Do you know if there is a trick to preserve the formatting when…
* Discussion - Sometimes a student has to correct their original post to a discussion thread and resubmit. However, I receive no notifications on my To Do list of resubmitted posts to discussion threads. I know Canvas can do an email notification, but that really does not work well for me. I have had to tell students to…
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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,…
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,…
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…