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I am new to teaching with Canvas and have been using Discussions. The issue is... the students weren't receiving info about tasks in their ToDo section, so I went ahead and added the next Discussion through Assignments. Now, I have students participating on my original Discussion ... and then in my ToDo tab, I see other…
Why is the Syllabus button inactive on the Canvas Course homepage? I have used Canvas for many years at my institution. Courses are created every semester. The Syllabus button has always been a boilerplate button on the home page, along with office hours, student resource buttons etc. This semester the usual buttons are on…
Hello, Hope you are doing great, I'm experiencing a bug in the new desktop version of Canvas while trying to complete the pre-course assessment. When I'm trying to select multiple-choice options, the page scrolls or jumps, but no selection is registered (no checkmark or highlight appears). This prevents progress on the…
I am registered for a class that was published 9-12-25. It isn't showing up on my dashboard, and when I go to all courses, it shows that it's published, but the course name is not showing as a hyperlink for me to open it. I did get an email from my instructor saying that the class was published and to move forward with the…
Hi. I created a google slide. I set the assigment so they would have to upload using an external link: Google drive. When they clicked on it, everyone got their own file and it had the submit button. I can see the submissions in speedgrader, but the files are NOT in my google drive. Usually it makes a folder and puts the…
I have created 5 discussion posts for students in Canvas LMS. How do I reconcile the gradebook for the 3 that are not chosen so that the ones not chosen will not count against the student's final grade points?
how do i make a quiz available for students to take and how do they submit?
Greetings, I recently created rubrics in the Canvas LMS and I would like to take screenshots of them to include in my professional web portfolio. However, when I attempt to screenshot a rubric the screen blacks out. Now I'm not sure how to share these rubrics without enrolling people in my course or taking a photo of the…
I would like to deliver in person quizzes on paper, but enter scores for each question in Canvas Quizzes in order to generate Quiz Analytics and Outcomes Data that can be disaggregated by question. All guidance says to create a Canvas Assignment "on paper" but that only supports entering a total score, and I would like to…
My classroom policy is 10% off per day an assignment is late. Is there a way to use the attendance feature included with Canvas so that a student marked as absent does not have that day counted against them on auto-grading assignments? For instance, a student is absent on an assignment that was started and due on the same…
We’re excited to introduce a new quarterly Implementation Webinar series designed to support Canvas Administrators during setup, rollout, and early adoption. These sessions are built to help you better understand admin functionality, available training resources, and how to get the most value from your On-Demand Training…
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,…