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Hello! I'm a tech support officer at a university, assisting academic staff. 🙂 We've received consistent feedback regarding the use of the @mention feature. Since it only display students' Display names, teachers often encounter multiple students with the same Display name, making it difficult to identify who is who.…
This is a UX bug. When a graded discussion has checkpoints enabled, the discussion assignment itself does not have a due date (even though there are due dates for the reply to topic and reply entry). This causes problems in two important areas: The SpeedGrader view of the discussion indicates it does not have a due date.…
Is there a way, or could there be a way, to identify students by number of missing assignments or number of failed assignments?
This is the example, and I don't understand. I tried many ways and don't know what I missed or did wrong. 9. Indicate the result of 2+3? ... General question feedback. + Feedback for correct answer. - Feedback for incorrect answer. a) 6 ... `Feedback for this particular answer. b) 1 ... Feedback for this particular answer.…
On my Professor's end, my Canvas quiz stated that I left upwards of 40 or so times. I never exited the Canvas tab once, I had no other tabs open (made sure to close everything and restart my laptop prior to the quiz), I didn't swipe into another screen, and I never even left my screen unattended as I was racing against the…
Students are completing an assignment using the "Record Media" option in Canvas. A few students' recordings do not include audio. Is there a place to check that Canvas is allowed to access their microphones or to change allowances if they've been selected already? Any other suggestions?
So when I uploaded my old course into a new course all my old assignments/quizzes (that were created in the new version) got uploaded, but got put into the classic quiz version. Is there a way to convert them back? Or am I going to have to just recreate them in the new quiz version?
Can, or is, there a feature to add modules to the top of the page instead of new modules being placed at the bottom? Thank you.Â
I typically have Canvas grade EdPuzzles as complete/incomplete - when students finish they used to wait for the end of the video, they would hit submit, and only then would Canvas mark the assignment as completed. This year, Canvas is marking student's EdPuzzle assignments as complete after only clicking into the…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
Unlocking the Power of Custom Created ProductsEvery district has unique needs that go beyond the standard catalog. Join us to explore the versatility of Custom Created Products and how to leverage this feature to capture the full scope of your district's educational tools. Whether you are tracking non-digital resources or…
Join Us for Carolinas Canvas Connect 2026 at UNC-Chapel Hill! Hi Everyone! Are you ready to connect with fellow educators and tech leaders in the Carolinas? We are thrilled to invite you to Carolinas Canvas Connect, an immersive one-day event dedicated to exploring the future of Higher Education and the latest innovations…