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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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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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What’s on Your Professional Learning List? Share Your Favorites!
We’re building a Community-powered list of the books, podcasts, and resources that inspire you as an educator, leader, or lifelong learner, and we’d love to include your recommendations! Whether it’s something that’s helped you grow in your role, sparked new ideas, or simply shifted your perspective, share your go-to…
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Help Shape the Future of Peer Review in Canvas
Header image We’re exploring ways to improve the Peer Review experience in Canvas and we need your input! Our current discovery work is focused on how Peer Reviews are assigned and what preferences users have around the process. Whether you’ve used Peer Review extensively or are just getting started, your insights can help…
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The Future of Instructure Technology with Global Identity Service
As we approach InstructureCon 2025, I am reflecting upon the progress we’ve made since last year when we promised to modernize the Instructure platform to ensure that we can innovate faster and deliver the capabilities you need to keep pace with the changing landscape of education. The pace of change in the education…
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Webinar: Discover the All-New Canvas Portfolio: Capture, Assess and Showcase Learning
The new Canvas Portfolio lets students curate and share their best work while helping educators assess learning across courses and competencies. This session covers everything from setup to student experience, with examples and rollout tips you can apply immediately. Seamless portfolio assessment with no new systems,…
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New & Next: End of Year Celebration
Celebrate the year’s biggest moments and what’s next for 2026 Join us for a special New & Next edition as we celebrate this year’s biggest moments, reflect on what we’ve achieved, and look ahead to what’s coming in 2026. We’ll spotlight the ideas and innovations that have defined 2025, from the launch of Canvas Portfolio…
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IgniteAI in Action: Highlights from the November New & Next Showcase
This week, I had the honor of sharing all of our highly anticipated new features with my friend and colleague, Zach Pendleton (@zachp) via our first-ever New & Next Showcase. Over one thousand educators, administrators, and edtech leaders joined us for a look into the evolution of the New & Next product update series that…
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Performance and Usability Upgrades for SpeedGrader Goes to General Availability In January!
On January 17, 2026, the Performance and Usability Upgrades for SpeedGrader will officially enter General Availability (GA). At that time, the feature option will default to ON for all institutions, while still allowing admins to opt out if they need more time to prepare. Full enforcement will follow in July 2026. These…
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Enhanced Rubrics are Better than Ever!
Hey Canvas Community, If you’ve been following along with the evolution of Enhanced Rubrics, you know this feature has been quite a journey from its first release to now. We’ve listened, learned, and refined, and today we’re reintroducing Enhanced Rubrics as the foundation for a smarter and more flexible evaluation…
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Community Open House
We’re excited to welcome you into the newly refreshed Instructure Community, powered by Higher Logic Vanilla! In this live session, we’ll give you a guided tour of the Community, highlighting key features, showcasing some delightful updates, and sharing tips to help you feel right at home. You’ll discover where to find…
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Community Open House
We’re excited to welcome you into the newly refreshed Instructure Community, powered by Higher Logic Vanilla! In this live session, we’ll give you a guided tour of the Community, highlighting key features, showcasing some delightful updates, and sharing tips to help you feel right at home. You’ll discover where to find…
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Introducing Canvas Portfolio: Now Part of the Core Canvas Experience
On November 15, 2025, we’re excited to make Canvas Portfolio generally available (GA) to all Canvas LMS customers at no additional cost. Canvas Portfolio makes it easier for educators to assess learning and for students to showcase their growth, all in one place. A New Era of Portfolios Canvas Portfolio brings together the…
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Live Webinar: The Peer Learning Plug-in for Human-centered Learning in the AI Age
Join Peerceptiv + Canvas for a live session on how peer learning supports the development of human-centered skills in the age of AI. See how Peerceptiv’s integration streamlines Peer Review, Peer Assessment, Group Formation, and Team Member Evaluation—all within Canvas. Featuring DeAnna Schlebach from Texas A&M University,…
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[OPEN] [a11y] Required fields are not announced when Sharing Commons resources
Engineers are currently investigating the issue. Description When sharing or editing Commons resources, screen readers don’t announce required fields. Expected Behavior Screen readers should announce required fields Workaround No workaround exists at this time. Steps to Reproduce * Enable a screen reader * Navigate to a…