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Community Release 2026-01-26: Canvas LMS Release Notes Page
The Canvas LMS Release Notes page has been updated and improved to better match previous functionality from our former Community platform. The new release notes feed features tabs to view releases and deploys separately, highlights the latest release notes published, displays the date of the release, the date the notes…
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Your Community, Refreshed
Your Community, Refreshed We’re thrilled to welcome you to a space built for you—your curiosity, your expertise, your connections, and your success. The Instructure Community has been thoughtfully refreshed to make it easier to learn, share, and engage. Whether you’re exploring what’s new or settling into familiar spaces,…
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Community Migration Update: Preparing for Read-Only November 22nd
As we get closer to our read-only date on November 22, we want to provide an important round of updates so that you feel confident about what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and how you can prepare. Redirects & Link Behavior We know redirects can be a major source of concern, so we want to address that directly. We’ll…
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Instructure Community Email Digests
We’ve heard from the Community, and we’re excited to introduce an email digest designed to bring trending conversations, new discussions, and recent updates from the categories you follow, all in one place. Being informed in the Community starts with following content that matters to you. The more categories you follow or…
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Community Search: Find What You Really Need
Finding the right answer in the Instructure Community doesn’t have to mean scrolling through pages of results. Whether you’re tracking down a guide you’ve used before, revisiting a discussion, or exploring a specific product category, search is one of the most powerful tools in the Community. Because search looks beyond…
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Stay in the Loop by Following What Matters Most
As part of our move to our new Community platform, most subscriptions and notifications didn’t make the journey with us. That means you may be missing important updates, product announcements, releases, events, and conversations you care about most. We know staying informed is important, and we want to make sure you catch…
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With gratitude, as we move forward
Dear Instructure Community, As 2025 comes to a close, many of us do so carrying the weight of a difficult year. Across the United States, shootings in high schools and universities have shaken our sense of safety and around the world we've been reminded how fragile our communities can be. At InstructureCon, we reaffirmed…
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Community Migration Update: Read-Only Window Scheduled for November 22–December 10, 2025
We’re excited to share that we’re entering the final phase of our Community migration to Higher Logic Vanilla - a major step toward bringing you a refreshed, more intuitive, and connected Community experience! To make this move smooth and seamless, the existing Community will enter a Read-Only period for a few weeks. 📅…
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Security Incident Update
At Instructure, transparency is a priority, which is why we want to share an update about a recent security issue involving one of our third-party providers. We recently identified that Instructure was targeted in a social engineering attack, similar to other companies, that involved our Salesforce instance. No Instructure…
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Community Migration Update: Content Plan
As we prepare for our move to the new Community platform, we want to share our plans for content migration and cleanup. Our goal is simple: continuity of service with non-disruptive delights. That means the resources you rely on will still be there when you need them, but with some smart cleanup to make finding what you…
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Relive the Best of InstructureCon25!
The wait is over—all breakout sessions and select keynotes from InstructureCon25 are now available! Whether you couldn’t attend in person, missed a session, want to revisit a favorite moment, or are looking for inspiration, you can now explore the full library of event content at your own pace. Find Exactly What You’re…
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Book Club: The InstructureCon25 Encore Series
The Instructure Community is not letting the InstructureCon magic fade! We’re keeping it alive, one book at a time. InstructureCon 2026 may be a long ways away, but the inspiration doesn’t have to wait. Many of our incredible 2025 keynote and super-session presenters are also published authors, and we’ve gathered their…
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Your Community Is Getting an Intelligent Upgrade
You deserve a community experience that feels effortless - where finding answers, sharing your voice, and connecting with peers is simpler, faster, and more rewarding. And that’s exactly what’s coming your way. We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Higher Logic, Vanilla to build the next generation of the…
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Guess Who’s Back? Announcing the Return of Panda Bot!
We’re excited to officially welcome Panda Bot back to the Instructure Community - smarter, faster, and more helpful than ever! If you joined our beta in late 2023, you’ll remember the buzz around our AI-powered assistant built to help you quickly find answers across our knowledge base. While promising, we knew it wasn’t…
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Help Us Shape the Future of Community Blogs!
Community Blogs are one of the best parts of the Instructure Community! They are welcoming spaces for sharing ideas, telling stories, celebrating success, and learning from each other. Whether you're here to explore new strategies, connect with peers, or stay in the know, blog content plays a big role in supporting your…
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Get Notified When Known Issues Change
What’s New Whenever the status of a Known Issue changes, a comment will be added to that Known Issue. This ensures there's a clear, trackable record of the update. Known Issue Status Comments What This Means for You You can subscribe to individual Known Issues by clicking the Subscribe button located at the bottom of the…
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To Our Amazing Educators Everywhere, Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Each year, Instructure takes a moment to step back and say a resounding thank you to the educators who guide, encourage, and inspire learners around the world. Your work continues to shape not just what students know, but who they become. Whether you're teaching in person, online, or a mix of both, your commitment to…
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Community Essentials: Events
One of the best ways to connect with others in the Community? Go Live. Instructure Live is where Community members come together in real time to share ideas, ask questions, and dig deeper into topics they care about. Whether it's a casual discussion, a how-to walkthrough, or a collaborative brainstorm, these sessions are…