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Block Editor Open Beta Announcement
We're excited to announce the new Block Editor will be going live to open beta on December 16th. This new feature is a simplified content creation tool that allows educators to build high quality Canvas pages without needing to leverage HTML. This initial release, though still under active development, will be available in…
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🎬 Discover The New Studio Library Experience! (+Video)
We are happy to announce a fresh new look for your Studio Media Library, launching January 6th, 2025. This release will be packed with improvements and new tools to make managing your videos easier than ever, and it will prepare us to accelerate some of the upcoming enhancements we are working on: The ability to archive…
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Improved mobile support for New Quizzes
Quizzes are a cornerstone of effective learning, providing valuable opportunities for knowledge assessment and skill-building. We’ve heard your feedback and are committed to making quizzes easier and more intuitive to access. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce Improved Support for New Quizzes in our Canvas Mobile apps.…
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Introducing the Canvas Catalog and Credentials Integration: Elevating Learner Engagement and Institu
We’re excited to unveil a game-changing enhancement in the Canvas product ecosystem: the integration of Canvas Catalog with Canvas Credentials, bringing Badges and Pathways to the forefront of the learning experience! Imagine a Catalog that doesn’t just showcase course offerings but also the tangible rewards—like…
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Small Updates, Big Impact: New Quizzes Delighters for Q4 2024
Hello, New Quizzes users! We're excited to share some recent improvements, inspired directly by you - our Canvas users! Many of these new features are ready to enjoy now, while some are planned for early 2025. Today's highlights focus on "delighters" — small-but-mighty features that make building, managing, and taking New…
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Learn how Institutions use LLM to improve Teaching & Learning
✏️This is a guest post written by Brittany Ward, Product Manager of Doowii Inc - partner on delivering Ask Your Data of Intelligent Insights. How are Institutions using AI enabled natural language to Improve Student Outcomes? As part of Intelligent Insights, Ask Your Data simplifies data exploration and analysis within…
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Streamline, Secure, Simplify: Canvas Catalog's Latest Updates Are Here
I’m excited to announce several updates that enhance the flexibility, security, and usability of your Canvas Catalog experience. These improvements are based on your feedback, and I’m thrilled to share that two features are now live in production while another enters Beta today. Let’s dive in: Multiselect Option in User…
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DAP CLI & Lib 1.3.0 Release: Microsoft SQL Support
We are excited to announce the release of DAP CLI & Lib 1.3.0, bringing new features, enhanced functionality, and critical updates based on your feedback. This update reinforces our commitment to improving developer tools and addressing the needs of our community. Here’s what’s new: Microsoft SQL Server Support DAP CLI now…
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New Columns in the Assignments Table
We are excited to announce updates to the assignments table in the DAP Query API dataset, designed to enhance your data analysis capabilities. The following new columns will be added: * parent_assignment_id: This column may contain foreign key references to other assignments. Existing rows created before December 9, 2024,…
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Help Us Fine-Tune Differentiation Tags: Your Feedback Matters!
We’re excited to introduce a new feature we're working on called Differentiation Tags, and we’d love your input to make it the best it can be! Differentiation Tags will allow instructors to categorize and tailor content for specific groups of students, making it easier to customize learning experiences. We’ve set up a Maze…
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Thank You for Your Feedback on Ideas and Themes
We want to take a moment to express our gratitude for all the thoughtful feedback and insights you shared with us regarding our proposed updates to Ideas and Themes. In the Ideas process, we aim to foster collaboration and innovation, and ensure your voices are heard and actively incorporated into our strategies. Your…
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Canvas Apps Open Beta: A Sneak Peek for Admins
We're excited to announce the Canvas Apps page will be going live to open beta on December 16th! This new feature is designed to streamline app integration and management for Canvas root admins. While still in development, this initial release, which will be made available automatically in all beta accounts, offers a…
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New Pinboard Experience In Ask Your Data: Customize Your Pinboards by Reorganizing Pins
This November, we’re thrilled to introduce two key enhancements in Ask Your Data that make exploring and sharing insights even more impactful. These updates bring more engaging data visuals and greater control over how you organize and access your insights. Let’s dive into what’s new! New KPI Chart for Single-Number Result…
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Canvas Catalog Enhancements: Smoother Checkout and Self-Paced Label Options
At Instructure, we continuously strive to enhance our products to deliver an exceptional experience for educators, learners, and administrators alike. Based on your valuable feedback, we’re excited to announce two key updates to Canvas Catalog: a redesigned checkout experience and new options for managing the "Self-paced"…
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Update on the Release of Discussion Checkpoints in Canvas
What is Changing? The release date for the Discussion Checkpoints feature has been adjusted. Originally planned for November 16, the new release date for production is January 18, 2025. In the meantime, Discussion Checkpoints will still be accessible in the beta environment, allowing institutions to continue exploring and…