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We are using Canvas as a training system for seasonal instructors but need to assign users to multiple sections for specific HR requirements based on teaching site and positions. Is there a way to assign multiple sections to a user upon uploading the SIS enrollment document? I know you can manually assign users to multiple…
We are looking for a SIS that would work well with an trade apprenticeship program where we could track job related information along with schooling. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
This is part III and the final step for passing grades back to PowerSchool with PowerTeacher Pro (PTP). Part I outlines how to import assignment groups from PowerSchool, and Part II outlines properly setting up an assignment for grade passback (GPB). This guide shows how to pass grades to PTP through the Canvas gradebook…
My SIS is Infinite Campus and we can enter an I for an Incomplete assignment. This will flag the assignment with the Incomplete flag, and not harm the student grade. When a student does the work, and I grade in speed grader, the point value will go over, but the flag is not removed. Any ideas on how to make Canvas remove…
A teacher's grade sync from Canvas to Aspire is resulting in an error saying that the assignment was skipped due to "no due date was set". Yet, in each of those assignments there is a due date. I have had issues with these same assignments because it's been assigned to some students in the section, but not all. when I…
ON Wednesday my roll over for Canvas will take place. the problem is I do not know what to do. Everyone who did it last year or knew the process left the school 6 months or so ago. as the newer Director of Technology it has fallen on me to get this done. Though I have 30 years tech experience I came from industry and am…
My district is a PowerSchool user deciding to make the jump to PowerSchool Assessments. Will it work at all with Canvas, or will I have to drop Canvas or duplicate all assessments in order to make use of their tests and design tools?
This checklist is designed to help instructors prepare to sync grades to PowerTeacher Pro. For additional assistance or details about any items in the checklist, please see the Instructor Resources section in the PowerSchool community space.
I have a student who logged in but, did not write down password and could not remember, He tried to reset password but did not put in a e-mail at first. I sent an invite which he states he never received. I tried numerous times. How can this student log in?
I've created courses and terms within PowerSchool as well as new users to be populated in Canvas after the overnight update, which is done through a SIS Import API. The system updates users, but its not updating Terms or any other filed within Canvas. Is there any way an Admin can correct this issue or why is this…
At our district we have the option to enable the nightly sync from Canvas to Skyward. All of the Syncs and the completed status or error messages show up in the SIS integration tab and I can flip thru 90 pages of recent syncs and identify any errors that occurred so I can help communicate to teachers on how to correct any…
In this final video, we will show you how to sync grades to PowerTeacher Pro from the Canvas Gradebook. This video has been deleted(view in My Videos)
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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…