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Change, even when we must, is trying! In this post, we share our journey from Classic to New Quizzes in Canvas, acknowledge that change does equal turbulence, and document the steps we took to avoid crashes. At the College of Southern Idaho (CSI), we knew that the transition to New Quizzes in Canvas was coming—and that how…
Have you ever wished you could easily create beautiful, clickable buttons directly within the Rich Content Editor (RCE) without having to manually code HTML? I'd like to share a user script I developed with the help of Gemini that solves this exact problem. It adds a new button to your RCE toolbar that opens a powerful,…
At Instructure, we're committed to making teaching and learning more effective, intuitive, and inclusive for everyone. That’s why we’re launching a new research initiative—and we’d love your input. What’s the Goal?We’re studying how different users experience Canvas LMS—whether as students, educators, administrators, or…
A recent conversation with Alison Cox, Mental Health Lead at Glasgow Clyde College, highlighted a truly inspiring approach to student and staff wellbeing. It’s a story of vision, collaboration, and the powerful role of digital tools in fostering a thriving educational community. Beyond "Mental Illness Lead": A Holistic…
Hello Instructure Community, Enjoy writing about fictional characters, episodes, and their backstories? This course is definitely for you! Join the Cozyimals: Cozy Life For Me, Please! Wiki to edit and share your expertise with not only your friends, but also millions of people who need expert explanations about this show.…
Would you like to improve the look and feel of your Canvas course but don’t know where to start? The Canvas Component Generator is a library of 15 customizable components you can use to take your first steps. From buttons to cards and accordions, this tool is ideal for creating a visually effective interface for your…
At Hunter School of the Performing Arts, Deputy Principal Darren Ponman has led a whole-school approach to Canvas, bringing clarity, consistency and collaboration to teaching and learning. In this conversation, he shares how a thoughtful LMS setup can free up teachers to focus on what matters most: the human side of…
Calling All Instructors and Educators Using Canvas: Help Us Improve Connected Apps! At Instructure, we’re committed to supporting effective, intuitive teaching and learning experiences. That’s why the Instructure Research team is partnering with the Canvas LTI team to launch a new feedback initiative—and we need your…
We’ve all seen it happen: a student looks at a grade, slumps in their chair, and quietly shuts down. For many students, assessment feels like the final word - a judgment of their ability. But what if assessment could do the opposite? What if it became a launchpad for curiosity, resilience, and deeper learning? If we want…
One of the most common questions I receive as a Customer Success Manager revolves around leveraging Support and, specifically, how to navigate the Field Admin Console. I am excited to share that this episode of Dear Danielle provides a tour of the Field Admin Console. Do note this video only applies to users with the Field…