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I'm new to Canvas (having come over from D2L) and have multiple questions that the help team at my institution has been unable to answer. Does Canvas have affiliated professionals for hire to help learn the app? If not, I can use a third-party freelancer site like Upwork to find a qualified professional, but I figured I…
Hello, I'm sorry if this in an obvious question but I'm trying to find an answer and struggling: One of our members of staff has created a course and published it. It has now been decided that all of students and staff should be able to access this course from a tile on the dashboard when they sign into Canvas. I have…
Hi all! I've created a theme in a sub-account. I cannot find a way to enable this theme in the main account as the theme does not appear (either as a template tab or in the +Theme option). Is my only course of action now to copy every single field manually and reupload all images to a new theme in the main account? Thank…
Once again, the simplest of tasks wastes time. I have a 2-column table in the homepage of a Canvas course. I want to add a row below, but this produces an additional row with the leftmost cell divided into two rows. I cannot access the bottom of these two rows. I cannot merge them. Any ideas? Or would it be quicker just to…
One of my professors has their Canvas profile picture apparently embedded right in the text of their syllabus, basically the same circular format that the photo is cropped into as your account profile picture. How do I replicate that on my end? Can't seem to format my profile picture file in any way that crops it into a…
Hello Community, We’re trying to use the Outcome Results report available under the Canvas Default Account Reports, but we’re facing an issue: the report is returning empty, even though we believe all necessary configurations have been made. Here’s what we’ve done so far: * Created the assignment * Created and linked a…
I am an instructor and created my course for students at my higher education institution. Someone outside my institution is seeking access to it and is required to use a "join code." What is this, where do I find it, and how do I make it available?
Hi, I find the emoji in submission comments annoying as it often gets in the way when I am typing important comments about a student's work. I know I can turn it off under the settings for a course. However, I teach 5 to 6 courses a semester which means each semester I have to do this for each course. Is there a way to…
Olá, comunidade do Canvas. No momento, estamos trabalhando na modelagem de cursos práticos para avaliar as competências e habilidades dos alunos e nos deparamos com algumas perguntas: * É possível vincular uma competência ou habilidade a uma tarefa sem usar uma rubrica? Existem métodos alternativos para fazer isso? *…
For our institution's canvas (with a short-term license) do self-enrolled users (joining by a QR code) count towards license seat usage, even if they are only in public or self-enrollment course and not a full private course? Also, do users who view content only, without enrollment, count at all?
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…