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I am the instructor, and I have a student repeating my course. But all of his previously submitted work (from 2 years ago) is showing up in my grade book and speedgrader. How can I delete his previous submissions?
My students have the option to record a video as a personal introduction for a discussion board post (they can also post using just text). However, when students do this, the only option in Speedgrader is to download the .mov or .mp4 file; there is no option to just preview that file in Canvas. I don't feel great about…
Have used Edpuzzle thru canvas for a few years, works great. This school year, some kids cannot see the video, some can watch but not answer, and a few can do it correctly. Not sure why the problem this year or how to fix it?
I see in an archived post that some users were able to add code to only allow students to change thier Display Name (not ALL names). Here is the post: We were able to allow our students to change their Display Name without allowing them to change their full name or sortable name by adding the following two lines to the…
Why are users unenrolled from courses when past terms are no longer included in the sync? If we do not include the previous year in our current sync, all users are removed from the previous school year SIS connected courses. Teachers then can not view courses to import content to the current school year courses. However,…
Hello, I seem to have an issue. I was messing with settings and turned off "High Contrast UI" to see what that looked like, and now my picture and that menu disappeared and now I can't access that side of canvas. How do I get that back?
Hello! I was hoping for some clarity on Display Name (aka preferred name) and where it will show in a Canvas course vs. some other name. As far as I understand, Display Name shows in * Discussions * Inbox (Conversations) * Announcements * Comments * Groups Whereas full name shows in: * Gradebook * People (Roster) *…
When when when will there be a feature to export discussions? I see requests for the feature (literally DOZENS chiming in) from 2015 onward. Is this anywhere on the horizon?? PLEASE?
How do I do this for my Canvas course?
Before I started using Canvas, students would submit assignments on paper to me. These assignments would require students to write calculations/equations and solve problems. I would then place a simple 'check mark' or 'x' by each question. For the answers that were wrong, i'd then provide the correct formula/calculation. I…
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,…
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…