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Hello, i am trying to submit an idea i dont know how to do so, i can not find submit idea button or link unfortunately. I had wanted to request a feature to be introduced in Canvas LMS where students can directly contact the teacher. Not in the discussion panel, but direct inbox. The same with students to be able to do…
A few tasks in Canvas are ridiculously tedious with too many unnecessary steps. * When I am looking at my list of announcements, the triple dots give me one option-delete. I almost never delete an announcement, but I do edit them ALL THE TIME. In order to edit an announcement, I must click on the announcement in the list,…
I was just curious if anyone else is struggling figuring out this website and how it works. In ASU 101, we used Yellowdig, and that was very easy to navigate. For some reason, I have found this to be very difficult to work with. I wanted to see if anyone else has been struggling, and for those that have it figured it out,…
I am trying to create an assignment so that students can upload a draft document for me to give feedback on. According to the Canvas help, I should be getting a box where I can choose the type of assignment. And there should be a type that allows uploads. When I create an assignment, I have no choice at all and students…
Hi, I hope this is the forum to provide feedback. It would be nice to be able to press the "space" keyboard button to play/pause embedded videos throughout the canvas learning material as a student
I can't log in with my Canvas account. I created the account with a join code. I am sure that the email and password I used is correct as I have notes. When I try to forget password, it doesn't send any email no matter how long I wait. When I tried logging in through google (same gmail), it's a new different account. The…
I believe that the microsoft immersive reader is an incredible tool for disabled students like myself but I cannot figure out how I can use this tool for actual class readings instead of just canvas posts. It would be wonderful if there was any way to do this.
I am a student who has been trying to upload an image as an attachment for a required assignment. This image is 692 kb. Whenever I try to upload, I get the "File storage quota exceeded" error. However, upon checking my files, I found that I've only used 38 kb out of 524.3 mb (Essentially, about 0.007% of my space is being…
I have Tasks for Canvas installed as a extension. Every time I tried to log into canvas for the last 2 weeks, the side bar doesn't pop up. This has not been a surprising issue either. Over the course of the week prior to when I couldn't open the extension, the sidebar has been getting harder to make appear. When I first…
How do I forward an inbox message containing latex math? Sometimes a student asks a math question through the canvas inbox that I have already answered for another student. In this case the easiest thing is to forward the message I have already written. However, when I select forward, the message is forwarded is such a way…
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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…