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From August 18 through October 6, we're slowing down code deploys and releases for Canvas. Fewer changes during your busiest weeks means your team can focus on helping students and educators start the term strong.
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Hit a bug in class. If you already have the iPad app open as the student and then the teacher last minute creates an assignment, then the assignment doesn't show up EVEN WHEN THE STUDENT REFRESHES AND RESTARTS THE APP. There's some sort of bug that isn't letting it show up. This made it so that some of my students (who…
Teacher's Attendance does not load on my iPhone. In-house help cannot find the problem.
Our designer recently left and we are trying to update a legacy link. The support site has changed a lot since I was here last, so I'm having some challenges finding what I need. Is there a resource to provide a new link for a legacy link? This particular link was for the guide for mobile users. Thank you, Brian
We had a question come up about the Canvas Parent app vs. the Canvas app, and I’d love to hear how other schools are handling this. We now have students in Canvas from primary through high school. Some of our parents have discovered that they can log in to the Student app and see more information than they can in the…
Using the Canvas Parent app on Android. Going to Calendar > Calendars and hitting the checkboxes next to the classes I want to see, I can successfully select four. When I try to select a fifth, the app throws a "you can only select up to ten calendars" error. It seems to be miscounting. I tried to submit a support case,…
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Release Timing: Generally Available on September 15, 2026 as an optional Account Setting Regional Availability: US Customer Type: Higher Education Available with: Parchment Course Sharing Key Takeaway: Collaborative Programs in Parchment Course Sharing lets groups of institutions create shared academic programs that expand…
Assessment results are most valuable when they do more than show where students stand – they should help educators understand what comes next. That’s why, this September, we’re enhancing the Mastery College Prep Assessments to make results easier to interpret, act on, and use at scale. Updates to scaling, scoring, and…
TL;DR Instructure is evolving Canvas API integrations to strengthen platform security, scalability, and sustainability while preserving an open ecosystem. Upcoming Canvas Apps enhancements will give institutions a simpler, more transparent way to install and manage API-based integrations, while Partners will adopt…
We know back-to-school is one of the busiest times of year for your team. You're welcoming students and instructors back, building out courses, and getting a new term off the ground, all while counting on the technology behind it to stay steady. Because this matters to you, it matters to us. So here's what we're doing to…
Parchment Digital Badges Community, Knowing that a skill is in demand is useful.But it is rarely enough. Imagine a learner exploring a skill like critical thinking, data analysis, or cybersecurity. They may be able to see that employers are hiring for it, which companies mention it, and where related jobs are available.…
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…
Training for public safety personnel doesn't end at the academy. It has to follow them through certifications, professional development, and recertification for an entire career. In this session, Travis Meadows, a Training Sergeant turned Instructure Account Executive, sits down with Trooper Michael Ayala, from the Arizona…
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,…
Open office hours for finding your way around New to the Community, or just want to get more out of it? Drop in for Community Compass, an open office hour where you can ask anything about the Instructure Community. Bring your questions about notifications, profile settings, finding the right group, or connecting with other…
Discover how institutions can create more engaging and effective learning experiences by leveraging the flexibility of the Canvas ecosystem. Join Poll Everywhere, Cidi Labs, Instructure, and the University of Delaware for a practical conversation about active learning, student engagement, and formative assessment.…
Learning While Leading explores the business of learning through conversations with institutional leaders, instructional designers, and training managers. The monthly podcast tackles the operational decisions that leaders in education face every day. We're kicking off with an episode dedicated to how leaders in education…
This session is for LearnPlatform Administrators: Description: Now that the school year is in full swing, it’s time to move beyond simply seeing what tools are being accessed to understanding how they are supporting your goals. In this session, we’ll use your Inventory Dashboard to explore early-year edtech engagement…
A new episode of EduCast3000 drops September 22, and this one asks a pointed question about the credentials your institution is already issuing: what's actually inside them? Ryan Lufkin and Tracy Weeks, Sr. Education Policy & Strategy Director on the Learning Strategy team at Instructure, sit down with Sean Murphy,…