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Release notes outline upcoming customer-impacting changes that are expected to be displayed in production environments. Please note that features considered for future development are not included in the notes. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration…
My University has a custom chatbot active for most of the University's CMS sites. I believe it is based on the Gravyty Ivy chatbot product. Does anyone know if a chatbot similar to this can be added to Catalog? I believe it is connected to a website with a Javascript snippet added to pages to make it available. I am still…
Hello, My team wants to generate a large number of promotion codes in the system. Is this possible with a csv or via an API? They said this was available years ago, but something may have changed. Thank you!
Regardless of whether or not it's a good idea, does anyone know if it's possible to have a pop-up on a catalog/sub-catalog page? Our marketing folks are asking me. They'd like a pop-up that allows visitors to "let us know if you'd like more information" with a link to a request for information form that resides on our…
Has anyone heard anything about video embedding being on the roadmap for course listings? I have multiple sub-catalog owners wanting this feature for marketing purposes.
I have a unit that wants to include a link to the next course listing in the Listing Completion email, so users will be directed towards it, but this functionality is not possible with Emails customized just at the catalog level.
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At Instructure, we believe the strongest assessment and reporting solutions are built in partnership with the educators and leaders who use them every day. That’s why we’re excited to announce that applications are now open for two collaborative opportunities supporting Mastery Predictive Assessments. We invite district…
We are sharing an important update regarding the sunset of our legacy Portfolio products in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Over the past few months, we have received valuable feedback from various institutions across EMEA regarding the original timeline for both legacy Portfolio (Portfolium/Folio and…
We're writing to share an important update regarding our new Portfolio developer key system. This change is designed to streamline your integration and ensure a more stable and unified experience going forward. We are announcing the deprecation of the old, region-specific Portfolio LTI keys. This deprecation is scheduled…
We're excited to announce several enhancements to the Canvas Data 2 (CD2) / DAP Query API across the canvas and canvas_logs namespaces. These updates expand the analytical capabilities of CD2, improve data precision, and introduce new accessibility and outcomes-related datasets. These changes will be available through the…
On February 18th, Instructure hosted a dedicated Customer Discovery Session (CDS) in Salt Lake City, bringing together a diverse group of large U.S. Community College system leaders and administrators. The collaboration between these leaders and the Instructure team set out with the intention to solve some of the most…
What’s Changing? As part of our commitment to implementing the latest LTI 1.3 standards from 1EdTech, we are introducing the new Document Processor for 3rd party integrations powered by the LTI 1.3 Asset Processor specification. This feature allows third-party tools to asynchronously process documents submitted through…
The Need We've heard you—installing and managing LTI 1.3 tools has been a challenge. Getting an app running should not take a full page of technical instructions spanning across at least 3 web pages. As we’ve built out Canvas Apps, we knew that this was a core issue we needed to resolve. Our initial steps with the Discover…
We’re excited to announce an enhancement to the listing creation workflow in Canvas Catalog. Based on feedback from admins managing multiple listings, we've improved the way you duplicate existing configurations. This update makes the process faster, more consistent, and easier to manage. What’s New? We’ve renamed the…
To allow additional time for final validation, we have elected to move the February 11, 2026 Production deployment to the following week. Please see the following changes below for details. Our Production deployment scheduled for February 11, 2026 has been delayed to the following week and will now occur on February 18,…
Summary This is a reminder of an important update regarding the Canvas Login UI. To enhance security, accessibility, and user experience, we are deprecating the legacy Login UI and automatically migrating all institutions to the New Canvas Login UI who don’t opt-in ahead of the deprecation date. This post covers the key…
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…