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Hello, Is there a way to assign different weights to exams based on student performance, for example, counting the higher-scoring exam as 70% and the lower-scoring exam as 30%? Thank you.
Has anyone used Canvas to allow Faculty and/or Administrators track minute equivalencies? For example, if instructional activities have been assigned minutes, how would you track them to make sure online courses are in compliance. Any suggestions are appreciated. Jody
Not a question, but a solution! I had asked about this previously, but cannot find that thread, so am starting a new one. In the fill-in-the-blank (FITB) question type of New Quizzes, I would like to be able to do the following things all at once: * Make answers case sensitive or not (usually NOT) * Make the answers…
I would love to see my GPA on top of my dashboard, although it may be pretty low.
I believe there might have been a breaking change with the most recent update. I now only receive 403 Errors when trying to send API calls to our Canvas Beta server. Notes: 1. I have generated a new API key and updated the system with this new key and client id, and receive the same 403 error. 2. I do not receive the error…
How can I look at an assingment and know from which course it was imported? A teacher has almost all their materials imported from over 5 previous or shared courses. The teacher is noticing some were imported from the wrong course and wants to get rid of all the assingments that came from X course. I thought about looking…
hi all! I'm an admin for a couple Canvas instances - one is K12 and one is a non-profit for our prof. dev. courses. From the K12 we got notified by the CSM of this: "First, the update was pushed out last Friday, October 3rd. For any videos embedded in Canvas LMS directly into the Rich Content Editor or via the YouTube LTI,…
The "Move To" button does not work as intended. It instead takes me back to the home page of my Canvas course. A number of errors appear in the script, so it might be that deprecated Chrome or Google features are being used in the code. At any rate, it's buggy.
We are having issues with our Ellucian CRM advise syncing data with Canvas. It stopped on a couple of months ago, and we cannot figure out why. We are getting a warning error saying to check analytics in Canvas but they are enabled, and there is nothing else to configure in Canvas. Has anyone ever had an issue like this…
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…
Compliance Countdown: Data Privacy & The DOJ Accessibility DeadlineWith the April deadline for DOJ accessibility compliance fast approaching, now is the time to ensure your ecosystem is secure and inclusive. This crucial session focuses on the complete lifecycle of vendor vetting, data privacy, and accessibility…
Join us for a deep dive into why New Quizzes is the stable, future of assessment for your institution. We will explore how achieving feature parity with Classic Quizzes—plus 25 exclusive new features—allows for a seamless transition. Discover the tools and features within Canvas designed to support you in managing the…
Join us as we explore ways for skills-based learning can not only elevate your learners' but also institution's ROIs and name-brand recognition. You will have the opportunity to hear customer success stories and see a demo skills-based learning in action in Canvas LMS and Canvas Career from Product Specialist, Kevin Sun.…
Join Instructure and Watermark Insights for a Live Webinar: Driving 70%+ Response Rates: Why 400+ Canvas Institutions Trust Watermark March 12, 2026 | 9 AM MT / 11 AM ET Higher course evaluation response rates start here. Join University of Michigan–Dearborn and Watermark to learn how 400+ Canvas institutions streamline…
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,…