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Adding Password Options to the Canvas Authentication Provider
Security has always been one of Instructure’s core values as we work to develop Canvas for the modern world. The majority of our users leverage one of our many SSO Integrations for logging users into Canvas. However, approximately 12% of login events we see are leveraging a native Canvas username and password. We have…
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Checkpoints Release Update: Moving to Q4 for a Polished Launch
As we continue to innovate within Canvas, delivering features that truly enhance the learning experience is our top priority. Today, we want to provide an update on the release timeline for Checkpoints, a new feature within Canvas Discussions. Originally slated for an earlier release, we have decided to shift the full…
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Updated Canvas Deploy Schedule
Given the busy back-to-school season our team has been revisiting our Canvas Deploy Schedule to ensure we can minimize any potential disruptions. As a result our Beta and Production deploys have been delayed by 24 hours. We recognize it is important for our users to know the schedule in order to plan for and communicate…
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Change in Our Skills Taxonomy: Enhanced Badge Capabilities with Market-Driven Skills Data
We’re excited to introduce significant updates to Canvas Credentials that will elevate the value and relevance of your digital badges. These enhancements include the integration of Talent Neuron’s market-driven skills taxonomy, providing real-time labor market insights, and the introduction of a new Flexible Skills option,…
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Enhancing Your Mastery Connect Experience: Three Updates to Tracker Creation and Management
We understand that creating and managing Mastery Trackers is essential for gathering accurate insights into your students’ progress, and we're committed to making this process smoother and more efficient. That’s why we’re excited to share three key updates that will simplify workflows for both teachers and administrators,…
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Canvas Credentials + Talent Neuron Integration FAQs
Hello Instructure Community! We at Instructure are excited to provide additional information about the integration between Canvas Credentials and Talent Neuron, the new default skills taxonomy provider. Along with skills alignment, the new integration provides robust market insights on in-demand skills, geographic…
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Help Us Explore New Group Options
We're exploring new possibilities for Canvas Group functionality, including the option for private groups and we'd love your input! Below, you'll find a Maze Survey with a few questions to help us understand how you'd envision this feature working. This survey should take no more than 5 -10 mins to complete.…
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Enhanced Rubrics User Group
Enhanced Rubrics: Rubrics are a vital tool in the assessment process, providing clear criteria for grading and helping ensure consistency in evaluation. To enhance the rubric experience in Canvas, we're excited to introduce our Enhanced Rubrics. This enhancement focuses on improving usability, flexibility, and the overall…
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Disallow Threaded Replies option in Discussions
On August 14th, 2024, we deployed an option in Discussions that allows you to disallow threaded replies. This feature was previously available in the legacy Discussions but was missing in the redesigned version. As a result, some of you may have noticed discrepancies with the new setting checked or not on your existing…
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Enhancing Data Consistency and User Experience in the LearnCommunity Product Library
At LearnPlatform, we are committed to providing our users with a seamless and reliable experience. Our LearnCommunity Product Library is a cornerstone of this mission, offering a comprehensive resource that supports the diverse needs of learning institutions. To further enhance the quality and reliability of our product…
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Unlocking Innovation: Key Takeaways from Hacknight Driven by User Insights
As we continue to innovate and improve Canvas, we are excited to share some new features designed to make your experience more seamless and efficient. During InstructureCon this year, one of the most impactful events was Hacknight, where customers had the opportunity to interact directly with our product and engineering…
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Upcoming Scheduled Maintenance for CD2 API
We are committed to providing a reliable and efficient service for your data needs, and as part of this commitment, we will be performing scheduled maintenance on our CD2 API infrastructure. This maintenance is essential for ensuring continued performance, stability, and security across all regions. Maintenance Schedule…
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Which integration would you love to see in Canvas Catalog?
As universities continue to adapt and innovate, the right tools and integrations become crucial in delivering the best possible experience for students, faculty, and administrators alike. At Instructure, we are always looking to improve our offerings and ensure that our Catalog product meets the diverse needs of the…
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Studio Admin Media Management Gets Sub-Account Support
Historically, Studio had been unaware of the sub-account structure in Canvas and therefore Admins managing sub-accounts did not have options to manage video content in courses tied to their sub-accounts in a central place. There was a similar limitation for root level Administrators after we released our new Admin Media…
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🚀🌟 It's an LTI (R)evolution! 🌟 🚀
Depending on how long you’ve been working with Canvas, Impact and/or with LTI tools, you can determine whether to call it an evolution or a revolution… but, whatever you want to call it, we are just really, really excited that it’s finally happening! Gone are the days of the LTI “Wild, Wild, West” and we are embarking on…