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Canvas iOS app version updates are distributed in a phased rollout, which distributes the update to all users enrolled in automatic updates over time. The features in these notes may not immediately be available, but iOS users can manually update the app at any time in the App Store. The Canvas iOS app requires iOS 18.0 or…
Canvas Android app version updates are distributed in a phased rollout, which distributes the update to all users over time. The features in these notes may not immediately be available as an update in the Play Store. The Canvas Android Parent app requires Android 9.0 or later. Canvas Parent Updates (Android) Added an Open…
Canvas Android app version updates are distributed in a phased rollout, which distributes the update to all users over time. The features in these notes may not immediately be available as an update in the Play Store. The Canvas Teacher Android app requires Android 9.0 or later. Canvas Teacher Updates (Android) Enabled…
Canvas Android app version updates are distributed in a phased rollout, which distributes the update to all users over time. The features in these notes may not immediately be available as an update in the Play Store. The Canvas Android App requires Android 9.0 or later. Canvas App Updates (Android) Enabled custom course…
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This post summarizes what we covered during our New & Next Super Session live in Louisville at InstructureCon. Providing customers with updates on what we’ve been working on at InstructureCon is one of my favorite parts of the year, and the energy in the room made it clear how much you care about where our products are…
One of the most valuable parts of building Canvas is learning directly from the people who use it every day. Earlier this year, we introduced the Canvas Collaborative Roadmap to create a more transparent, ongoing way for customers to share contributions, vote on roadmap cards, and help shape future investments. In just a…
We’re excited to share where Canvas Career is headed and how customer feedback is shaping our roadmap for the second half of 2026. Over the past two quarters, customers have helped sharpen our priorities as Canvas Career moves from launch into maturity: reducing barriers to learning activation, connecting learners through…
In every school district, maintaining curriculum consistency across classrooms is a foundational challenge. Educators and administrators need reliable, interconnected workflows to ensure that standard-aligned assessments seamlessly reach every student, no matter which section they are in. That’s why we’re excited to…
Dear Parchment Digital Badges Community, Building a successful credential program is about more than issuing badges. Administrators need to understand what happens next: Are learners accepting and sharing their badges? Are credentials reaching audiences beyond the platform? Which issuers and programs are driving the…
Dear Parchment Digital Badges Community, A skill doesn't exist in isolation. The same skill can lead to very different opportunities depending on where you are in the world. Data analysis might be one of the fastest-growing skills in one market, while employers somewhere else are struggling to find cybersecurity talent.…
Identifying students who need extra support is one of the most important responsibilities of an institution, and it's also one of the hardest things to do early. By the time a student is clearly struggling, the window for meaningful intervention has often already closed. That's why we're introducing predictive insights in…
Since April 2026, institutions have had the option to enable the Customizable Dashboard for Learners feature option, giving students a more useful starting point each time they log in to Canvas. Starting August 15, 2026, this feature will be enabled by default at the account level. Once enabled, individual students can opt…
Editor's Note: This post was updated on July 22, 2026, with additional rollout guidance for institutions, including information about requesting to keep Notebook disabled after the August 15 default-on date. Notebook arrives in Canvas on July 18, 2026. This new feature gives learners a built-in way to take notes and…
We want to give you a little more time to explore. Free access to premium IgniteAI capabilities for U.S.-based institutions now runs through July 31, 2026 (one month beyond the original June 30 deadline). What's still available The following IgniteAI capabilities remain free to use through July 31: Canvas Plus IgniteAI…
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…
This session is intended for LearnPlatform Administers only: Description: The start of the school year is the perfect time to ensure your staff is set up for success with LearnPlatform. Join us for this critical session on Beginning of the Year (BOY) considerations, with a special focus on streamlining your staff rollout.…
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…
Lexington City Schools set out to solve a common challenge: too much assessment data and not enough instructional clarity. Their benchmark approach relied on free, state-provided assessments that lacked alignment and predictive insight, leaving teachers unsure how to use data to inform instruction. In this session,…
We’re excited to introduce a new quarterly Implementation Webinar series designed to support Canvas Administrators during setup, rollout, and early adoption. These sessions are built to help you better understand admin functionality, available training resources, and how to get the most value from your On-Demand Training…