Sign in to enhance your access to articles, forums, and events—and to participate by sharing insights, engaging in discussions, and connecting with your network of edtech peers.
Release notes outline upcoming customer-impacting changes that are expected to display in beta and/or production environments. Please note that features considered for future development are not included in the notes. Visit the Parchment Collaborative Roadmap to explore upcoming work and share feedback. Your input helps…
G'day, I'm wondering if PDB data being surfaced into CD2 has been looked into at all? If so, is it in the roadmap for 2026? Regards, Christopher
hi there, I'm creating a job aide for creating an account for claiming digital badges. We noticed that in your help link for creating an account, the instructions screenshots still say Badgr and not Parchment. The instructions are still the same, so no biggie. Just thought I'd mention it.
Release notes outline upcoming customer-impacting changes that are expected to display in beta and/or production environments. Please note that features considered for future development are not included in the notes. [info callout] Unless otherwise stated, all features in this release are available in the Beta environment…
For my Canvas course, I have 9 possible badges that users may earn. These appear in the users' accounts and show earned or not earned. Then I have several other badges for External Events that users claimed via the claim link or QR code I provided. However, these external badges only show in the user's backpack. Is there a…
Graded discussions do not appear to be eligible as badge requirements in Blackboard Ultra (only assignments, tests, or modules). Is it possible to use graded discussion forums as triggers for badge awards?
What’s New in New Quizzes: The Updates You’ve Been Asking ForAt Canvas, our roadmap is shaped by the voices of our educators and administrators. Over the past two years, we’ve been listening closely to your feedback, and we know that achieving full functional parity between Classic and New Quizzes has been a top request.…
Feature Update Release Timing: Generally Available March 26, 2026 as a Feature Option. This feature will be enabled by default for all users July 1, 2026. Regional Availability: All regions Customer Type: All customers Available with: Canvas Key Takeaway: The New Quizzes Native Integration moves the New Quizzes experience…
Managing enrollments at scale should feel as intuitive as modern e-commerce. With this update, Canvas Catalog introduces the Unified Cart Experience, replacing the legacy bulk purchase workflow with a more flexible and streamlined purchasing model. The Unified Cart Experience has been available in the Beta environment…
We are thrilled to announce a major expansion of the Canvas Data 2 (CD2) / DAP Query API datasets: the dedicated availability of data for New Quizzes (NQ)! This release is a direct result of our ongoing commitment to enhance data extensibility and transparency for our community. The new new_quizzes namespace is officially…
Over the years, one message has come through clearly: as Instructure has grown, you want better visibility into where our products are going, earlier opportunities to shape what we build, and a simpler way to share your ideas and understand how it translates to what we’re building. After partnering and iterating with users…
We’re excited to share our latest Platform roadmap, which highlights our team’s priorities for strengthening the foundation that supports teaching, learning, and institutional operations across the Instructure ecosystem. From Intelligent Insights and Impact to LearnPlatform, IgniteAI Agent, and Elevate Standards Alignment,…
Over the past quarter, we’ve partnered closely with educators, administrators, and system leaders through interviews, product councils, customer discovery sessions, and more to better align and understand where we can make the biggest difference in your everyday tasks and workflows on all things Parchment. We’re excited to…
Each quarter, we share what we’re working on to enhance Mastery so you can see how your input is shaping what comes next. At the heart of every roadmap decision is a simple question: how does this help students succeed? That focus is shaping the work you’ll see in the Mastery Collaborative Roadmap. Through ongoing feedback…
We’re excited to unveil our Canvas Collaborative Roadmap, which summarizes our team’s priorities for improving Canvas in response to your needs. Together, these improvements are designed to reduce friction in the workflows educators rely on most, from course setup and content creation to grading, feedback, and learner…
In January, we announced that IgniteAI Agent was available for administrators in the United States and Latin America. Since then, admins at hundreds of institutions have used it to simplify everyday tasks in Canvas. Today, I’m excited to share that IgniteAI Agent is now also available for instructors in those regions.…
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…
Rethinking K–12 science learning? Join NORC at the University of Chicago and Instructure on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9 AM MT for a live webinar. Learn how intentional use of technology can boost engagement, equity, and instructional impact—without overburdening your resources. Register now for this research-backed,…
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…
Discover how New Quizzes gives you more powerful tools to assess student learning while actually saving you time. This session focuses on faculty-favorite features, including AI-powered question creation and enhanced support and settings. We’ll demonstrate how to provide more flexible accommodations and use richer data to…
Unlocking the Power of Custom Created ProductsEvery district has unique needs that go beyond the standard catalog. Join us to explore the versatility of Custom Created Products and how to leverage this feature to capture the full scope of your district's educational tools. Whether you are tracking non-digital resources or…
Join Us for Carolinas Canvas Connect 2026 at UNC-Chapel Hill! Hi Everyone! Are you ready to connect with fellow educators and tech leaders in the Carolinas? We are thrilled to invite you to Carolinas Canvas Connect, an immersive one-day event dedicated to exploring the future of Higher Education and the latest innovations…