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In Canvas, I recently copied over a course from another course. I hit the edit button on a page in the newly created course to edit content (see screenshot #1 in attachment) and when I click into the edit area the content disappears except for the page title (see screenshot #2 in attachment) - the entire window with the…
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…
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…
In this session, we’ll provide updates on how AI features, as well as advanced analytics, interactive video, and engagement tools, are mapped across a simplified, tiered Canvas structure. We’ll also preview the shift to more modern, connected workflows within the Canvas experience itself, and share exciting advancements in…
Accessibility and preparing for upcoming deadlines is generating a LOT of conversation on campuses and districts across the nation. Join us for this special session of Canvas Klatch where the discussion will revolve around accessibility. Come with your questions, share your successes, or just share your curiosity. As a K12…
Sustainable innovation, regulatory expectations, and the learner experience Higher education providers are facing two major challenges. The first is sustainable innovation. In a more financially volatile, resource-constrained environment, institutions are under growing pressure to continue innovating with this…
Live Webinar Beyond Detection: Cultivating Academic Integrity in the GenAI Era Date: April 22, 2026 Time: 9 AM MT / 11 AM ET How does your institution handle the ethics of assessment in 2026? Join Dr. David Rettinger and Justin Depuydt for a webinar on building a "Tech Stack of Excellence." We’ll explore how to leverage…
Join us for a live look at how charter and independent schools are modernizing diploma management with Parchment. We will explore digital and print diploma workflows, including direct-to-student shipping for virtual and distributed schools, and include a live product demo. Graduation is a milestone moment. Delivering…
The keynotes and sessions in Spokane may be over, but the conversation is just getting started. Join us for the InstructureCon25 Encore Series—a book club for the Instructure Community that brings the voices of featured speakers into your everyday learning. One book at a time, we’ll read, reflect, and keep the…
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…