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Enhancing User Experience: Feedback on Canvas Catalog Category Menu Redesign
We're excited to invite you to participate in a special survey that will help us improve the Canvas Catalog Category menu. As a valued user, your insights are crucial to us. We understand that the current version of the Category menu has not met your expectations, and we've been working diligently to create more…
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For Tool Providers: LTI 1.1 to LTI 1.3 Migration Best Practices
At InstructureCon we heard from several of you that migrating from LTI 1.1 to 1.3 has been a challenge. We wanted to ease this as much as possible for both tool developers as well as users of their tools, so we have created this best practices guide. This post does not represent any changes to Canvas services (though we…
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New Feature: Default Placeholder Thumbnails for Commons Content
Dear Commons Community, We are excited to announce a small but fantastic new feature in Canvas Commons that will make sharing content easier and more efficient: default placeholder thumbnail images! This update is designed to simplify the process of selecting and sharing content on Commons by removing the previously…
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Product updates shared at InstructureCon 2024
We just wrapped our 14th InstructureCon last week in Las Vegas! Our team gathered with nearly 3,000 customers and partners from across the globe for over 260 inspiring sessions. The temperature outside soared to over 115 degrees, but inside, the atmosphere was even hotter with enthusiasm. We’ll publish more of the content…
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Say Hello to Máté: Our New Catalog Product Manager
Hello there 👋 My name is Máté, the brand new Product Manager of Catalog. After dedicating the past 9 years to the IT side of the hospitality industry, I’ve decided to embark on an exciting new journey. My passion for creating products that people love has led me to join Instructure as the Product Manager of Catalog as of…
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Update on your Portfolium Outcomes Assessment Grade Exchange LTI experience
At Instructure, we are dedicated to keeping our tools secure and compliant with the latest web standards and policies. In line with these efforts, we are making an important update to the Portfolium Outcomes Assessment Grade Exchange LTI. In early 2024, Google began phasing out third-party cookies globally. This change…
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Shaping the Future of Learning: Insights from our Pre-Conference Discovery Session
As we ascended on Las Vegas, Nevada for InstructureCon 2024, the excitement in the air was palpable. This year’s event truly was a melting pot (literally, with a 118* F average temperature this week) of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. Ahead of the official start of the conference, the Canvas LMS product and…
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Introducing Intelligent Insights - a New Product Offering in Analytics & AI
At Instructure, we're dedicated to enhancing educational experiences through innovative technology. We're thrilled to introduce Intelligent Insights, our latest product offering designed to revolutionize analytics and AI in education at this year’s InstructureCon, on July 10th 2024. Intelligent Insights empowers…
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3 Tips for Creating Effective Workflows in LearnPlatform
Workflows are an essential LearnPlatform by Instructure functionality that streamline the edtech vetting process. Using and building automated workflows strategically saves you time and effort, while helping loop in the right stakeholders at the right time. Plus, you have peace of mind knowing that vetting procedures you…
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Deeper Insights with Mastery Connect Analytics
The Mastery Connect teams are working to push the boundary of assessment insights - making more data available to educators sooner. In the assessment cycle, the point where you are able to review your student results is critical: it is the point where you need accurate and timely information, so you can take decisive…
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Canvas Discussions Update: Our Latest Improvements
I wanted to share a final update on the Discussions/Announcements Redesign before it becomes officially enforced on July 20th. It's been incredibly rewarding to see all the feedback and engagement over the past nine months since we announced this enforcement. We were even fortunate enough to collaborate with the University…
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Seamless Badge Management with Canvas Credentials' New Backpack LTI 1.3 Integration
Introducing the New Functionality: Backpack Available from LTI We are pleased to announce the return of the Backpack feature within the LTI 1.3 integration for Canvas users. Previously available in LTI 1.1, this functionality is back to provide a streamlined way for learners to view, manage, and share their earned badges…
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Getting Started with the Canvas and Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
On June 15, 2024, the Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite (LucidChart and LucidSpark) was made generally available to all Canvas LMS customers. This integration gives educators and students alike an elevated teaching and learning experience in Canvas LMS through interactive assignments, collaborative whiteboarding, and more…
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Admin Analytics transition to Data Access Platform (DAP)
At Instructure, we are constantly evolving to provide you with the best tools to enhance your educational experience. We are thrilled to announce that our Admin Analytics feature in Canvas are now being migrated to the Data Access Platform (DAP). This transition brings a host of benefits, ensuring a more efficient,…
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Progress and Partnership: Your Feedback, Our Actions
We’ve been working hard since my last post, and we’ve made some progress. Over the past few months, my teams and I have had the chance to meet many of you in several global cities. Your time, candid feedback, and constructive ideas are deeply appreciated. Here's where we stand on addressing your concerns: Small Pain Points…