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Why no longer able to reuse comments when using rubrics?
I was frustrated today when I came to grade an assignment I had set up with a rubric. I've been using that particular assignment/rubric for several years, with no issue, copying my Canvas courses from semester to semester. Even better, I had crafted some great comments for students, multiples of whom tend to make the same…
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Can students edit but not delete their own discussion posts?
In discussions, can students be able to edit their posts but not delete their own discussions? In the Course Settings, there is currently an option to allow "Let students edit or delete their own discussion replies." I don't want students to delete a post, because then they may inadvertently delete any replies to their…
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Using column-count CSS?
Does Canvas support the css attribute column-count? I know work-arounds using bootstrap and tables. Column-count is simpler. I can't tell if I'm doing something wrong or it's yet another thing that's not allowed. Related: Is there a list of what isn't allowed? Or even what is?
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Autograde Discussions
Hi all, is there a way to automatically assign a grade (points, letter or C/NC) to a discussion when students write a response - I'm thinking a feature similar to the graded survey feature in the old quizzes? Thanks!
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I CAN'T BE THE ONLY ONE....
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE, JUST WONDERING IF I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO IS MISSING SCHOOL LIKE CRAZY….. SO USED TO DOING IT DAILY THAT NOW MY LIFE FEELS LIKE ITS BEEN MISSING SOMETHING…..#READY4CLASS#ONLY4DAYS#UNTILCOURSEOPENS….YAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!! OR AM I REALLY THE ONLY 1….?
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How to drag and drop across multiple months with Calendar
Everything says change the mini-calendar and then take it to the new month, but that does not work. The mini-calendar and main calendar sync to the same month.
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EDUCAUSE 2025 Reflections: Share Your Takeaways
EDUCAUSE may be over, but the conversations don't have to stop! Let’s reflect on what we learned, debated, and discovered together: What’s your biggest EDUCAUSE takeaway, and how do you think it will shape higher education in 2026 and beyond? Which themes stood out most this year? Was it AI, student experience,…
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EDUCAUSE Insights: Innovation and Readiness
EDUCAUSE is full of inspiration, whether you’re onsite or following from afar. Join the evolution by sharing what sparks your curiosity, the questions you have, and the insights you discover. We'll learn from each other, expand our networks, and strengthen our Community. Your perspective matters, and the more we share,…
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EDUCAUSE Insights: Collaboration and Community
EDUCAUSE is full of inspiration, whether you’re onsite or following from afar. Join the evolution by sharing what sparks your curiosity, the questions you have, and the insights you discover. We'll learn from each other, expand our networks, and strengthen our Community. Your perspective matters, and the more we share,…
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Top Insights from EDUCAUSE 2025: What We’re Learning
We’re in Nashville for EDUCAUSE and want to hear from you! Together, let’s capture the best ideas and takeaways from the week: What’s the most interesting idea or innovation you’ve heard at EDUCAUSE so far? AI continues to dominate conversations — what’s the most practical way you’ve seen it applied to learning and…
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Ready for EDUCAUSE 2025? Let’s connect!
We’re gearing up for EDUCAUSE in Nashville (Oct 27–30) and want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and get a jump on networking with your Higher Ed peers! Pick one, any, or all of these questions to get the conversation started: Are you heading to EDUCAUSE this year? What are you most excited to learn or experience…
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Schools that Have Really Good Canvas Materials
Hello Higher Education Friends... When there is a problem we are trying to solve, we often go to Google and find another University that has already created support materials to face those problems. I am starting to find a few that I keep coming back to.. but I wondered if any of you would share your favorite University…
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Anyone tried a mega course site and had issues?
Hi Community, I've got a course that we are proposing a complex course site setup we are calling the mega course. The reason this is a solution is not important. Want I want to know if this setup is even a viable solution that will work. Will canvas bog down due to the amount of content? The number of students? The number…
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Seeking Faculty Training Surveys
I am seeking examples of surveys offered pre- and post- Canvas training to inform the redesign of our current surveys. We are specifically interested in how other institutions assess their faculty’s preparedness for teaching with Canvas and the effectiveness of the training. Our current approach involves two main…
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Looking Back at the Academic Term
We know academic calendars differ globally, but for many in the Instructure Community, it’s the season for reflection. What went well in your courses or programs this year or term? How did Canvas help you and your students succeed—whether through improved workflows, deeper engagement, or new tools you explored? We’d love…