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The To Do list and Calendar have been empty on my mobile app as an observer since September. When I log in on the website I can see there To Do list and the Calendar. It seems to only be a problem on the app. I contacted the school and I saw on the forum that this was a known issue for some people. I was told it was being…
Since the beginning of 2025 it is not possible to view videos from within the iOS or Android Canvas App. The videos play normally when viewed from the web browser on mobile or desktop. However, on the mobile apps the video displays the thumbnail, but when clicked the video has a Play icon with a cross through it…
I have one student on the app but how do I get a pairing code for my other child. Thank you!
So I have the app on my phone and iPad and I can open assignments, when its blank it has an option for a submit but when I fill in the assignment it no longer has the option for me to turn it in. Do I need to do something different or do I need to open canvas in my safari tab and do it that way or does it just not work on…
I need the QR code for Canvas
I love being able to highlight text (in text formatting mode) in a pdf on Canvas Student for IOS. However, sometimes I accidentally highlight too much and want to get rid of part of the highlight. Is there any way to get rid of just part of a highlight instead of deleting the highlight and doing it again?
I have noticed on my Kindle Fire tablet, that after logging in to canvas, and going to view student work in the Speed Grader function, the documents will not scroll. That is, I can only see what is on the first few paragraphs. Up until recently, on my touchscreen tablet, I could scroll down and see more text. At first I…
No easy way to know what assignments have comments from your teacher/professor in the Canvas Student App. Currently you can click into each assignment and click on Submission & Rubric to see if you have a submission. In the browser you have a place on the dashboard that shows what assignments have comments, it's easy to…
A student in my class has a quiz log report of leaving their quiz a couple times during exam, but when questioned, the student stated that they accidentally kept swiping the Slide Over feature on their iPad over their screen while taking the exam in the app. Is this something that would get flagged by the quiz logs? I am…
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…