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Hello, We have just enabled an automated integration that allows our students, teachers, and courses to be pulled from our SIS to Canvas. Post-integration, we noticed that courses, students, and teachers from sections that will not be using Canvas were created in Canvas. Will the school be charged for these automatically…
Hello Canvas Community, We’re running a professional education course with two enrollment options: * One with a final assessment * One without a final assessment All other course content is identical. We decided to try cross-listing the two versions of the course to achieve the following goals: * Enable students from both…
Are all announcements emailed to students when they are published?
Hi everyone, Where Can I find the client credentials for the canvas LMS Authentication as I am able login as a Teacher, Student or as a Parent but not as an Admin.
When courses need major revisions, it would be helpful to export the content into a word document to share with the subject matter expert to reiview and suggest edits. Is there a way to download all course content and export it into word document form besides copying/pasting all content into a document? In addition, for…
How do I set up Microsoft Word on Canvas
Canvas suddenly stopped sending me e-mail notifications even tough I have my settings set-up. Then I realized a recent Canvas release on 27th of August and investigated further. I realized that this was the time the issue started. I received notification I supposed the receive before that. I specifically refering to the…
How do I sign up for Check Off Spot? I tried signing up for a spot, but the link will not open. Need help, please. Thank you.
Dear Canvas, why do you insist on pushing all the default pages, modules, navigation apps, and assignments that I then have to go in and delete every year? Is my school district doing this or are you? I clean all this crap up every year. Next year starts. I copy over last years course and I have to go back in and delete…
Hi everyone, I’m looking for a way to generate a list of users who have been inactive in Canvas since a given date (e.g., no activity in the last year). * Is there a Canvas API endpoint that can return users who have not had any activity since a specified date? * Or, is this better done through Canvas Data 2 (using fields…
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,…
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…
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…