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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…
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Recommendations for Digital Exam Software for Higher Ed
Hi Everyone, I am interested in hearing about which learning tools other Higher Ed institutions are using to conduct digital exams. I work in the Learning Technology department of a business school; our courses range from 50 to 800 students. Digital exams are run on a Bring Your Own Device model, and we are currently using…
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Template versus Blueprint
Hi Higher Education folks.. We were having a debate about using templates versus blueprints for course loading for a semester. The previous LMS admin had used blueprints but I think it should really be templates (we really don't update etc.. and blueprinting should be available for courses with many adjuncts).. But I am…
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Peer Collaboration in Canvas
Collaboration is a key part of the learning experience, especially in higher education. How do you use Canvas to promote peer-to-peer interaction on projects or assignments? What tools or strategies help students work together effectively? Share what’s working in your courses—we’d love to learn from you! 💬✨
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Veterinary and Pharmacy colleges
Hi, I had a question for any colleges that teach veterinary medicine or pharmacy. For the veterinary colleges, do you conduct problem based learning (PBL) in your courses? If so, how do you set those up in Canvas? For colleges that teach pharmacy, do you teach in the block system? If so, how do you set those up in Canvas?…
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[HEd] Engaging Course Home Pages
A well-designed home page can set the tone for your course and enhance student engagement. If you’ve set your home page to a Front Page, what does it look like? How do you decide what to include to make it engaging and effective? Share your approach—and if you’re feeling inspired, show us your setup! 🖥 🎨
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Longitudinal Grades
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has been able to set up longitudinal grades in Canvas? We have a couple of colleges requesting this and I'm not seeing a way to do it. Does anyone have ideas as to how this can work?
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[HEd] Accessibility Tools and Review Processes
How does your school or institution approach accessibility in courses? Do you use specific software tools or AI to assist in the process? When it comes to reviewing and updating content to meet accessibility standards, who takes the lead? How is that process organized or managed? Share your strategies, experiences, and…
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Use of Rubrics in Deliverables
Hello! At your university, do you use rubrics for deliverables? How do you ensure that professors actually use them? Best regards, Elisa
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Policy Changes in US Education: How Can Instructure Support You?
With the transition of the U.S. Presidential Administration, recent federal policy changes may have a direct or indirect impact on your institution and the learners you serve. While these conversations can be challenging, they are crucial for educational institutions to effectively manage the impact of federal policy…
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Policy Changes in US Education: Challenges & Opportunties Ahead
With the transition of the U.S. Presidential Administration, recent federal policy changes may have a direct or indirect impact on your institution and the learners you serve. While these conversations can be challenging, they are crucial for educational institutions to effectively manage the impact of federal policy…
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Policy Changes in US Education: What’s Changing for You?
With the transition of the U.S. Presidential Administration, recent federal policy changes may have a direct or indirect impact on your institution and the learners you serve. While these conversations can be challenging, they are crucial for educational institutions to effectively manage the impact of federal policy…
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Will Canvas Make a Desktop App for Windows and Mac?
Hi, When I started using Canvas 8 years ago, it worked very well. Now, I find it sometimes slow due to my Web browsers being bogged down (I generally have many tabs open at once). This leads to not only slow page loading but also within pages such that my typing, which is not so fast, will get ahead of the browser so I…