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I have a teacher who created a course announcement for each day of school. Today, 10/15/25, is day 35. When he woke this morning, all previous announcements in his course were gone. I looked before he added his morning announcement, and the Announcement course navigation button showed the "grayed eye" indicating no…
We have a case in which one of our students' information was unfortunately confused. The student had previously been enrolled at the university in the on-ground format, but switched to the online format. However, she was re-enrolled as a new student, and this generated a series of complications because her information…
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?
I am a Canvas admin and when importing a New Quiz to Canvas Commons it only uploads one multiple choice question. None of the matching, hotspot, stimulus questions, etc are getting uploading. Is this a known issue in Commons and New Quizzes. Am I better off just creating a course and sharing the New Quizzes with staff?
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…
Building on our first session, When AI enters the classroom, this webinar shifts from discussing AI to applying it in a thoughtful manner. We’ll cover the key themes shaping AI in higher education, then explore how your institution can move forward with a clear sense of direction, and in a way that aligns with your goals.…
Transitioning to a new tool requires more than just a feature list; it requires a strategy. In this final session, we discuss how to manage the move to New Quizzes by highlighting its maturity and reliability. We will cover how to communicate the benefits of improved security and usability to your campus, ensuring your…
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,…
We want to ensure you don’t miss the very first Prompt Party - a live, interactive session designed to help you explore IgniteAI Agent in a way that actually clicks. This isn’t a webinar. This is a working session. What to expect In this kickoff event, you’ll see real prompts in action from educators who are already…
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…
End-of-Year Essentials: Closing Out 2025 & Prepping for Fall The end of the school year is a critical time for decision-making and housekeeping. Join us to review the essential "End of Year Considerations" to ensure a smooth transition into summer and a successful launch next fall. We will focus on strategies to keep your…
You've got the data. But are you using it? Join us for a focused 30-minute look at Canvas admin analytics and Intelligent Insights — two powerful tools that help you understand learner trends, course performance, and more. We'll show you exactly where to look and what to do with what you find.