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When looking at a tracker, the colored data looks to be based on the most recent assessment given. Is there a way to change the setting on the trackers to see a more comprehensive color representation from data throughout the entire school year? For example, a student has answered 25 questions on standard RL.5.1. The…
In this release, MasteryConnect introduces a new student experience that provides students with a more accessible interface while taking an assessment. Additionally, assessment delivery indicators help teachers and admins determine if an Item Bank Assessment is using the new or classic student experience. New Features…
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
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…
Learn how to use Mastery Connect to assess and track the progress and comprehension of the students in your institution.
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.
5 To-Do List Improvements That Make Studying EasierManaging schoolwork on a phone shouldn’t require three apps and a mental spreadsheet. For millions of students, the Canvas mobile To-Do list is the first place they check to understand their day. In fact, it’s the most-visited screen in the entire app, opened almost 200…
Callout: This blog post is part of the Mastery Connect Feature Spotlight series, where we highlight enhancements and updates designed to make your experience simpler and more powerful. In every classroom, teaching and assessment go hand in hand. Educators know that frequent, formative checks for understanding are essential…
Release Timing: December 19: Generally Available as Feature Option Customer Type: K12 Available with: Mastery Connect Key takeaway: IgniteAI Item Authoring for Assessments makes it faster to create high-quality, standards-aligned multiple-choice items in Mastery Connect. Assessment content creation can be one of the most…
Dear Parchment Digital Badges Community! As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to pause, reflect, and say something we don’t say often enough: thank you. Thank you for choosing us as your credentialing partner. Thank you for sharing your feedback, your struggles, and your vision. Also in the power of credentials…
Every institution has its own language, policies, and ways of working — and now IgniteAI Ask Your Data in Intelligent Insights can speak yours. The new Context Library feature is designed to make AI-generated insights more accurate, relevant, and aligned with your institution’s unique environment. Earlier this year, we…
We're excited to announce important updates to our Files API, designed to bring you a more secure and efficient experience when working with your files. These changes reflect our commitment to following current best practices and providing you with the most robust tools possible. Previous Change: File UUIDs Transitioned…
At the end of October, the Instructure team had the chance to spend a full day onsite with Belmont University in Nashville, TN for a Customer Discovery Session (CDS) focused on the future of course design and assessment. Belmont is an innovative institution that has deliberately evolved its digital learning approach over…
The day after CanvasCon EMEA wrapped up in Oslo, a group of learning technologists and administrators from across Europe, Middle East and Africa, joined us for the second time this year for a focused Customer Discovery Session (CDS). Where CanvasCon was about sharing what’s new, this day was about listening: understanding…
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…
The keynotes and sessions in Spokane may be over, but the conversation is just getting started. Join us for the Book Club: 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 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…