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Once a Collaboration Group is created using Google Docs, how do students use it? How is the resulting document saved in Canvas as a Word document?
In another post, it was claimed that this issue was solved, but it is not. Another user replied with the same problem I am having and no new comments or solutions were offered, so I'm posting this as a new issue. It specifically says, "The Missing Submission policy will not be automatically applied to No Submission, On…
One of our teachers is attempting to copy an assignment from the Master course to a section. Once the assignment is copied, she then is modifying the Google Assignments that are attached. When the students are opening the assignment, it is still showing the old links, not the new. Anyone else having this issue?
Hello I had a question about my canvas dashboard and if I have the old one becuase all my friends have a diffrent layout and how I can update to it thanks heres a screenshot
Which settting turns off a quiz in progress for a student? Scenario: A student is taking a quiz that ends at 2pm according to the Until date and time. It is timed, allowing the students have 90 minutes. If the student starts taking the test before the 2pm time and the 90 minutes will take them beyond the Until time, it…
I've noticed that more and more often these little banner notifications appear when I do things in my course shells. Add a folder? "Folder created successfully." Delete an assignment? "Assignment deleted successfully." And my personal favorite, add an announcement and schedule it to post later? Get an immediate…
Gemini (AI) helped me write the code for a web page that has embedded in it an interactive quiz we made, and room for other interactive assignments. I would like to prepare an assignment in Canvas that opens that web page. How do I do that? All I have right now is the code. I've asked Gemini to optimize the code for use in…
Good afternoon, in Beta, I was looking at how grades were displayed in the Gradebook for a particular Assignment. The Assignment setting for "Display Grade as" is: Letter Grade The Grading Scheme: "Enable course grading scheme" is checked (enabled) The Grading Scheme is: Default Canvas Grading Scheme (other schemes were…
Last year I taught a course and had some files uploaded to the course. I am teaching the same course this year and to prevent students from last year to download the answers to the HW and share them with this year students I want to erase the files. However there is no option to do so. Can somebody please point me in the…
I've been requested to setup the grades to sync to Infinite Campus for the school district. What are the steps to get this completed? I read the documentation (https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Infinite-Campus-and-Canvas/How-do-I-view-and-manage-Canvas-Infinite-Campus-grade-sync/ta-p/493056), however, I do not have "SIS…
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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…