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AI can do amazing things for educators and students—if it’s aligned with the way you teach. IgniteAI brings robust AI tools into the places where teaching and learning happen every day, providing full control and visibility over how and when they’re used.
The IgniteAI Agent is an AI tool that answers your prompts and helps you manage and complete tasks in Canvas. IgniteAI Agent is included with Canvas Next.
AI Nutrition Facts is a transparency framework for Instructure products that provides a clear, standardized look at the capabilities, data practices, and limitations of our AI tools.
IgniteAI Ask Your Data allows admins to query Canvas data using natural language to make informed decisions. This feature is included with Canvas Next.
IgniteAI Generator for Rubrics creates editable rubrics with AI-suggested criteria based on your assignment's description. This feature is included with Canvas Plus and Canvas Next.
IgniteAI Insights for Discussions provides an AI-powered dashboard to help instructors evaluate the relevance and quality of student replies. This feature is included with Canvas Next.
IgniteAI Summaries for Discussions uses generative AI to provide concise summaries of key points and questions in a discussion thread. This feature is included with Canvas Plus and Canvas Next.
IgniteAI Search for Courses uses semantic algorithms and AI to help users find relevant course content by understanding the context of their queries. This feature is included with Canvas Core.
IgniteAI Suggestions for Quick Reassess generates new follow-up assessments by pulling similar items from the Mastery Item Bank based on original criteria.
IgniteAI Standard Alignment suggests relevant standards for quiz questions when converting Canvas New Quizzes into Mastery Connect assessments.
IgniteAI Translations uses AI to translate course content, such as announcements and discussions, into a user's preferred language. This feature is included with Canvas Core.
IgniteAI Question Authoring for Quizzes creates New Quizzes questions based on course content, uploaded files, or text input. This feature is included with Canvas Core.
Building on our first session, When AI enters the classroom, this webinar shifts from discussing AI to applying it in a thoughtful manner. We’ll cover the key themes shaping AI in higher education, then explore how your institution can move forward with a clear sense of direction, and in a way that aligns with your goals.…
Transitioning to a new tool requires more than just a feature list; it requires a strategy. In this final session, we discuss how to manage the move to New Quizzes by highlighting its maturity and reliability. We will cover how to communicate the benefits of improved security and usability to your campus, ensuring your…
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,…
We want to ensure you don’t miss the very first Prompt Party - a live, interactive session designed to help you explore IgniteAI Agent in a way that actually clicks. This isn’t a webinar. This is a working session. What to expect In this kickoff event, you’ll see real prompts in action from educators who are already…
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…
End-of-Year Essentials: Closing Out 2025 & Prepping for Fall The end of the school year is a critical time for decision-making and housekeeping. Join us to review the essential "End of Year Considerations" to ensure a smooth transition into summer and a successful launch next fall. We will focus on strategies to keep your…