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In this MasteryConnect release (November 2), administrators and benchmark facilitators can manage tools and accommodations options at the benchmark level. New Feature Benchmark Tools and Accommodations Administrators and benchmark facilitators can manage tools and accommodations options at the benchmark level. This update…
In this Mastery Connect release (July 1), instructors can create a new tracker from one of their created or shared curriculum maps from the trackers list. New Features Create New Tracker from Curriculum Map Instructors can create a new tracker from a curriculum map that they have created or has been shared with them from…
In this Mastery Connect release (June 16), filters on overview, benchmark, and district formative reports for admins have been redesigned. Also, admins have an Export Tracker Audit Report option in the Curriculum Map menu. New Features Report Filters Redesign Filters on overview, benchmark, and district formative reports…
In this MasteryConnect release (December 22): Navigate Item Bank has been updated to version 12.1.1 The KDS Inspect Bank has been updated to the most recent version
When a student is provided two lessons for an exam in which an essay response is required as part of the quiz, it would be nice if the work they did in the first lesson appears in the essay box for the second lesson. Is there a way to do this? Build on Last Attempt does not provided this.
In this Mastery Connect release (June 24), Mastery Connect has updated branding for Item Bank names, TE21 Reports and names, and mobile app tiles to better align with the Instructure brand. New Features Mastery Connect Branding Updates Mastery Connect has updated branding for Item Bank names, TE21 Reports, and mobile app…
In this MasteryConnect release (October 10), MasteryConnect introduces an updated color scheme to align with the Canvas LMS. New Feature Branding Alignment MasteryConnect introduces an updated color scheme to align with the Canvas LMS. This update allows for a more cohesive user experience. The new color scheme creates…
Mastery Connect releases take place as determined by the product team and deploy new code to the production environment. Mastery Connect Release Notes (2024-03-21) New Feature * Canvas Assignments in Mastery Trackers Updated Features * Student Assessment Header Enhancement * Item Flagging for MIB and MIBS Mastery Connect…
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The Mastery Item Bank allows teachers to create assessments with rigorous, standards-based items and get immediate feedback so they can adjust instruction in the moment, when it has the greatest impact on learning.
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…
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…
We’re excited to announce a powerful new compliance feature coming to Intelligent Insights for all our Higher Education (HE) customers in the United States: The Title IV Financial Aid report! This report will be released on December 12th, ensuring your administration teams have it available to start using for the upcoming…
We’re excited to introduce Surveys as a new quiz type for New Quizzes, designed to help educators more easily gather feedback, gauge understanding, or foster open reflection from their students. Surveys can be configured to collect anonymous or non-anonymous feedback, and graded or ungraded, offering flexibility to meet…
Your learners' journeys do not stop at enrollment. Often, the most important data comes after a course has begun: license numbers, phone updates, mailing addresses. Until now, updating that information wasn’t possible in Canvas Catalog. With our new API-only, Post-Registration UDF Editing, Catalog makes it easy to keep…
As we shared in October, the Portfolio tool will be generally available in Canvas this month! We understand that some institutions may want to opt out ahead of the GA release to avoid having the feature be on by default. To support this, we’ve prepared a self-serve option that allows your team to maintain full control over…
Dear Parchment Digital Badges Community, Every term, instructors work hard to guide learners toward their goals, helping them earn badges, complete pathways, and celebrate progress.. Until now, giving instructors access to see that progress inside Canvas also meant giving them full control, including the ability to manage…
We’re pleased to announce a new partnership between Instructure and Flywire, bringing global tuition payment capabilities directly into Canvas Catalog. This integration is now live and allows institutions to support international programs with secure, localized, and compliant payment infrastructure. Why Flywire? Flywire is…
We’re excited to announce the release of DAP CLI 2.1.0, bringing smarter performance handling, improved stability, and even emoji support 🎉. As part of our ongoing commitment to improving the Data Access Platform (DAP) experience, this update makes the CLI more resilient, reliable, and user-friendly — especially for…
Earlier this month, we announced the infrastructure upgrade powering the Canvas Data 2 (CD2) / DAP Query API, to Snowflake. We’re excited to share that this transition is progressing as planned and brings significant improvements in data fidelity, scalability, and performance. As we have finalized the migration plan for…
Join us for LearnPlatform’s Virtual Office 1/2 Hour to review best practices to keep your EdTech library clean, accurate, and compliant. With new product requests slowing down, now is the ideal time to be proactive and focus on your existing ecosystem. We'll show you how to move past manual, year-end updates by leveraging…
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,…
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…
The Instructure Community Developers Group is gathering to meet some fellow developers of Canvas customizations and external tool integrations. Discuss projects you're working on, success stories of past projects, and things you may be struggling with. Request to join the Instructure Community Developers Google Group to…
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’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…
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…
The keynotes and sessions in Spokane may be over, but the conversation is just getting started. Join us for the InstructureCon25 Encore Series—a book club for the Instructure Community that brings the voices of featured speakers into your everyday learning. One book at a time, we’ll read, reflect, and keep the…