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As we look to migrate to Canvas from Brightspace, one glaring gap is the ability to send emails to learners based upon their activity within a course. the notifications in Canvas seem to be the closest, but are obviously very prescriptive in content and timing. do people leverage API calls or something to achieve this kind…
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In January, we announced that IgniteAI Agent was available for administrators in the United States and Latin America. Since then, admins at hundreds of institutions have used it to simplify everyday tasks in Canvas. Today, I’m excited to share that IgniteAI Agent is now also available for instructors in those regions.…
Get ready for a fully accessible LearnPlatform At Instructure, we're committed to providing a seamless and inclusive experience for all educators. We're excited to announce a significant update coming to LearnPlatform, redesigned from the ground up to meet modern Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG 2.2 A/AA…
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…
Important Update! Due to technical reasons in our backend, we need to schedule earlier for March 9 the submissions table schema update to prevent data loss. —-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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Join Us for Carolinas Canvas Connect 2026 at UNC-Chapel Hill! Hi Everyone! Are you ready to connect with fellow educators and tech leaders in the Carolinas? We are thrilled to invite you to Carolinas Canvas Connect, an immersive one-day event dedicated to exploring the future of Higher Education and the latest innovations…