Canvas Release Notes (2024-06-15)

Upcoming Canvas Changes

2024-07-20

Enforcement of Discussion and Announcement Redesign.
Deprecation of Legacy Account Analytics.
Enforcement of New Analytics

For more information, please see Upcoming Canvas Changes.

In this Canvas release (15 June), a new item bank permission is available. The media recorder includes screen capture and captioning in SpeedGrader. In the Developer Keys edit page, the submission_type_selection placement is removed for users. The New Quizzes Migration During Course Import/Copy feature option and the LTI Deep Linking Line Items on Assignment Edit Page feature options are enforced for all institutions. Lucid Edu suite is integrated and enabled by default in all Canvas instances. The Default to New Quizzes Feature Option is renamed Disable Classic Quiz Creation. When Exporting Course Content, New Quizzes are included in Common Cartridge exports and Course Content export files as XML file type allowing the import of existing quizzes to New Quizzes. Additionally, admin and instructors can share New Quiz item banks with sub-accounts, align outcomes to sub account specific item banks and additional context is provided when aligning outcomes.

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Table of Contents

New Features

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Permissions

Item Bank Permission Addition

Admin

Beta Environment Availability	2024-05-15
Production Environment Availability	2024-06-15
Location to Enable Feature	None
Name of LTI Tool	None
Permissions	Inherent to user
Related APIs	None
Affects User Interface	Yes
Affected Areas	Permissions
Related Ideas	None

Summary

In Permissions, an Item Banks - share with subaccounts permission is available for Account level and Course level roles. This permission allows a user to manage the sharing of item banks with sub-accounts.

Notes: If this permission is disabled, users cannot share item banks to subaccounts. When a user with an admin role is granted this permission, the user can share item banks to sub-accounts they administer. When a user with a course role is granted this permission, the user can share item banks to sub-accounts they are associated with.

Change Benefit

This feature allows users to manage who can share item banks with sub-accounts.

Feature Workflow

Item Bank- Share with Subaccounts Permission

In Permissions, admin can enable the Item Banks-share with subaccounts for course roles and account roles

Additional Details

The permission is enabled for Account Admin by default, all other roles are disabled by default.

Feature Video

Not Available

SpeedGrader

Studio Media Comment Screen Capture and Auto Captioning

Instructor

Beta Environment Availability	2024-05-20
Production Environment Availability	2024-06-15
Location to Enable Feature	None
Name of LTI Tool	None
Permissions	Inherent to user
Related APIs	None
Affects User Interface	Yes
Affected Areas	SpeedGrader Media Comments
Related Ideas	[SpeedGrader] Screen Capture with Audio as a Comment Option

Summary

In SpeedGrader, the Studio media recorder is introduced for screen capture and captioning.

Note: Closed captions may not be generated instantaneously and may require some time to process and appear.

Change Benefit

This update enhances the clarity of instructor feedback and improves accessibility by providing a streamlined user experience.

Feature Workflow

SpeedGrader Record Media Icon

To record a media comment, click the Record icon.

Screen Capture Drop Down Menu

When creating a media comment in SpeedGrader, click the Screen Capture drop-down menu [1] and then select Enabled [2] to screen record. Captioning is auto-enabled for voiceovers.

Note: Screen Capture is disabled by default.

Screen Capture Modal

Once Screen Capture is enabled, instructors can select to share a specific Chrome tab [1], specific window [2] or their entire screen [3]. Then, click the Share button [4].

Manage Webcam Drop Down Menu

To manage webcams, click the Camera drop-down menu [1]. Instructors can choose to enable an available camera [2] or disable the camera [3].

Additional Details

The Studio screen capture and captioning features for media comments are only available in SpeedGrader. Additionally, the recorder is only available in Chrome and Edge. Currently, there are no plans to introduce support for Firefox and Safari in the recorder. The Studio recorder for playback will be introduced in a future release.

Feature Video

Embed Code:

<iframe width="560px" height="320px" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay *" title="New Feature Screencast: 2024-06-19 SpeedGrader Studio Media Comment Screen Capture and Auto Captioning" src="https://community.instructuremedia.com/embed/5c403120-ff3b-40d0-8542-5e653674998f" frameborder="0"></iframe>

Feature Options

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Feature options allow institutions to enable newly developed Canvas functionality according to their preferred time frame. Unless otherwise noted, all feature options are opt-in and do not require any action by a Canvas admin until a feature's enforcement date is announced. For a complete list of feature options, please see Canvas LMS Feature Options.

A feature preview label indicates a feature option in active development, which is being built directly through user feedback. Feature previews deploy updates outside the regular Canvas release schedule and are posted in the Related Releases section in Canvas Releases & Deploys.

Please reference the table below each feature heading for specific feature information. For general information about feature options, please see the Canvas Release Notes FAQ.

New Quizzes

Default to New Quizzes Feature Option Renamed

Admin

Feature Option Name to Enable	Default to New Quizzes
Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status	Account (Disabled/Unlocked)
Beta Environment Availability	2024-05-10
Production Environment Availability	2024-06-15
Subaccount Configuration	Yes
Permissions	Inherent to user
Affects User Interface	No
Affected Areas	Account Settings Feature Options
Mobile App Support	Not available
Free-for-Teacher Availability	Not available
Feature Option State	Production-ready
Related Ideas	None

Summary

The Default to New Quizzes Feature Option is renamed Disable Classic Quiz Creation.

Note: This change does not affect the functionality or operation of the feature option.

Change Benefit

This update improves clarity regarding the functionality of this feature option.

Additional Details

Access for viewing content or data for Classic Quizzes continues to be available. Additionally, instructors can create classic quizzes via import with the New Quizzes Migration Required feature option disabled & via API.

Feature Video

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Export New Quizzes Using Common Cartridge

Instructor

Feature Option Name to Enable	New Quizzes
Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status	Account (Disabled/Unlocked)
Beta Environment Availability	2024-05-10
Production Environment Availability	2024-06-15
Subaccount Configuration	Yes
Permissions	Inherent to user
Affects User Interface	No
Affected Areas	Export Course Content
Mobile App Support	Not available
Free-for-Teacher Availability	Not available
Feature Option State	Production-ready
Related Ideas	None
Previous Release Mention	Canvas Release Notes (2024-05-18)
Related Blog	Exporting New Quizzes as a Common Cartridge

Summary

When Exporting Course Content, New Quizzes are included in Common Cartridge exports and Course Content export files as XML file type allowing the import of existing quizzes to New Quizzes.

Change Benefit

This update enhances efficiency by enabling instructors to export New Quizzes in Course Exports.

Feature Workflow

Esport Content Course Export Type

In Settings, when creating a course export, New Quiz files are exported as XML files. Previously, New Quizzes were exported as a JSON file type.

Import Content Page

When Importing Course Content, select the Content Type Common Cartridge 1.x Package or Canvas Course Export Package in the drop-down menu [1], then choose the .imscc file type [2].

Import Content Import Existing Quizzes as New Quizzes Checkbox

Select the Import existing quizzes as New Quizzes checkbox.

Notes: The New Quizzes migration during course import/copy feature options must be enabled to display the checkbox. If this option is not chosen, Classic Quizzes will import as Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes will import as New Quizzes.

Feature Video

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Sub-Account Bank Sharing

Admin Instructor

Feature Option Name to Enable	New Quizzes
Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status	Account (Disabled/Unlocked)
Beta Environment Availability	2024-05-15
Production Environment Availability	2024-06-15
Subaccount Configuration	Yes
Permissions	Item Banks - share with sub-accounts
Affects User Interface	Yes
Affected Areas	Sub Accounts, Item Banks
Mobile App Support	Not available
Free-for-Teacher Availability	Not available
Feature Option State	Production-ready
Related Ideas	[New Quizzes] Allow item banks to be created in and shared with subaccounts
Related Blog	Sub-account Item Bank Sharing and Outcomes Alignment

Summary

Admin and instructors can share item banks with sub-accounts when the Item Bank-Share with subaccounts permission is enabled at the Course Role or Account Role level.

Change Benefit

This feature streamlines resource sharing and enhances the overall efficiency of item bank management.

Feature Workflow

Item Banks Share Icon

At the account level, to share an item bank with a sub-account, select the desired item bank and click the Share icon.

Account Level Share Item Banks Account Tab

An Account tab [1] displays which allows admin to enter the sub-account to share with [2], select access [3], and view which sub-accounts the item bank is currently shared with [4]. Then click the Close button [5].

Course Level Share Item Bank Account Tab

At the course level, an Account tab [1] displays when sharing an item bank. Instructors can share with sub-accounts they are associated with [2], manage access [3] and view sub-accounts the item bank is currently shared with [4].

Item Bank Filter By Drop Down Menu

Additionally, the Filter By options are updated. The All Banks option is renamed Shared with me [1], a This Account filter is added [2] and the Banks Shared to Course option is renamed Shared with Courses [3] on the Item Banks page. Additionally, an Account search field displays when viewing the Institution Banks and Shared with Me filters [4] at the course and Account level.

Feature Video

Embed Code:

<iframe width="560px" height="320px" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay *" title="Release Screencast: 2024-06-19 New Quizzes Sub-Account Bank Sharing" src="https://community.instructuremedia.com/embed/71673b62-08e5-472b-bf44-41d4e7e59fc7" frameborder="0"></iframe>

Outcome Alignment Sub-Account Bank Sharing and Additional Context

Admin Instructor

Feature Option Name to Enable	New Quizzes
Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status	Account (Disabled/Unlocked)
Beta Environment Availability	2024-05-15
Production Environment Availability	2024-06-15
Subaccount Configuration	Yes
Permissions	Item Banks - share with subaccounts Item Banks-manage account
Affects User Interface	Yes
Affected Areas	Sub Accounts, Item Banks, Outcomes, New Quizzes
Mobile App Support	Not available
Free-for-Teacher Availability	Not available
Feature Option State	Production-ready
Related Ideas	[New Quizzes] Allow any outcome available to the course to be aligned to questions in item banks
Related Blog	Sub-account Item Bank Sharing and Outcomes Alignment

Summary

At the sub-account level, sub-account specific item bank questions can be aligned to outcomes. Root account, sub-account and course names display in Item banks stating where outcomes are sourced and users can see which outcomes belong to courses and sub-accounts. Additionally, the source drop-down menu is available at the course level.

Change Benefit

These updates allow users to utilize sub-account Outcomes within item banks with New Quizzes.

Feature Workflow

Sub-Account Item Bank Outcome Alignment

To align outcomes to sub-account specific item banks at the sub-account level, use the Source drop-down menu to select either the root account [1] or the sub-account [2]. Then, select the desired outcomes to align.

Course Level Item Bank Outcome Alignment

At the course level, a Source drop-down menu is available allowing instructors to add outcomes from the root account [1] or the course [2].

Note: Adding sub-account level outcomes is unavailable. To add outcomes from the sub-account level, instructors should add desired outcomes to the course.

Root Account Outcome Description Pills

At the Root Account level, when viewing outcomes aligned to an item bank, users can view the source name of the outcome [1], which outcomes are sub-account outcomes [2] and which outcomes are course outcomes [3].

Sub Account Outcome Alignment Description Pills

At the Sub-Account level, when viewing outcomes aligned to an item bank, users can view the source name of the outcome [1], which outcomes are not in that sub-account [2] and which outcomes are course outcomes [3].

Course Level Align Outcomes Description Pills

At the Course level, when viewing outcomes aligned to an item bank, users can view the source name of the outcome [1], which outcomes are not in the current course [2].

Feature Video

Embed Code:

<iframe width="560px" height="320px" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay *" title="Release Screencast: 2024-06-15 New Quizzes Outcome Alignment Sub-Account Bank Sharing and Additional Context" src="https://community.instructuremedia.com/embed/2dbe28ff-1d96-40b1-a76f-c3cb64644df6" frameborder="0"></iframe>

Other Updates

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Assignments

Enforcement of LTI Deep Linking Line Items

Instructor

Beta Environment Enforcement Availability	2024-05-20
Production Environment Enforcement Availability	2024-06-10
Affects User Interface	Yes
Affected User Roles and Areas	Admin, Instructors
Mobile App Support	Not available
Free-for-Teacher Availability	Not available
Previous Feature Mention	Canvas Deploy Notes (2023-03-01) Canvas Release Notes (2023-08-19) Canvas Release Notes (2023-12-16)
Related Ideas	None
Related Blog	Introducing Deep Linking Assignment Edit: Simplifying Content Management in Canvas

Summary

The LTI Deep Linking Line Items on Assignment Edit Page is enforced for all institutions and the feature option is removed. This feature option allows LTI 1.3 tools to display a deep linking workflow on the Assignment edit page.

Note: Not all third-party tools are updated to automatically support this placement.

Change Benefit

This change allows instructors to launch a third-party tool before linking to select a specific content item or resource to attach.

Additional Details

To enable the placement, third-party tools need to have this placement added to the Developer Key. Additionally, applications with Assignment Selection placement available on developer keys already enabled may be affected.

Feature Video

Not Available

Developer Keys

Removal of Submission_Type_Selection

Admin

Beta Environment Availability	2024-05-20
Production Environment Availability	2024-06-15
Location to Enable Feature	None
Name of LTI Tool	None
Permissions	Inherent to user
Related APIs	None
Affects User Interface	No
Affected Area	Developer Keys
Related Ideas	None

Summary

In the Developer Keys edit page, the submission_type_selection placement is removed for users. The submission_type_selection placement is only available for Instructure approved LTI tools. The tool will not be displayed in this placement until it is approved by the Instructure team.

Change Benefit

This update allows Instructure to better facilitate the number of items in the Submission Type drop-down menu.

Feature Workflow

Submission_Type_Selection Warning Message

If an LTI tool is not approved by Instructure, when trying to add a submission type selection using the Paste JSON Method, a warning displays after saving the LTI Key.

Feature Video

Not Available

New Quizzes

Removal of New Quizzes Migration During Course Import/Copy Feature Option [Delayed as of 2024-06-04]

Admin

Beta Environment Availability	TBA
Production Environment Availability	2024-06-15
Affected Canvas Areas	Feature Options
Affects User Interface	Yes
Previous Feature mention	Canvas Release Notes (2023-08-19)

Summary

When New Quizzes is enabled the Import existing quizzes as New Quizzes checkbox is available by default on the Import Content page and Copy a Course page. Additionally, the New Quizzes Migration During Course Import/Copy feature option is removed.

Note: This change does not affect the functionality or operation of the feature option, nor does it force migration of New Quizzes.

Change Benefit

This update simplifies functionality, making it more convenient for administrators to utilize feature options.

Feature Workflow

Import Existing Quizzes as New Quizzes Checkbox

On the Import Content page, the Import existing quizzes to New Quizzes checkbox is available by default.

Course Copy page Import Existing Quizzes as New Quizzes Checkbox

Additionally, on the Copy a Course page, the Import existing quizzes as New Quizzes checkbox is available by default.

Feature Video

Not Available

Platform/Integration

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External Apps

Lucid Integration

All Users

Beta Environment Availability	2024-05-20
Production Environment Availability	2024-06-15
Location to Enable Feature	None
Name of LTI Tool	Lucid Integration
Permissions	None
Related APIs	None
Affects User Interface	Yes
Affected Area	Assignments, Rich Content Editor

Summary

Lucid Edu suite is integrated and enabled by default in all Canvas instances hosted in the US.

Note: All other regions should contact their Customer Success Manager to opt-in.

Change Benefit

This integration offers real-time collaboration tools to enhance interactions among users.

Feature Workflow

Rich Content Editor Lucid and External App Icons

In the Rich Content Editor toolbar, users can access the Lucid EDU suite using the Lucid icon [1] or the External Apps icon [2].

Initial Lucid Account Access Questions

Upon initial setup, instructors can review their role [1] and select if users are under the 13 years of age [2], then click the Next button [3].

Instructor Contact Lucid COPPA Request

If users are under 13 years of age, enter your email in the email field allowing Lucid to contact the institution and request COPPA consent.

Student Initial Lucid Access Questions

Upon initial setup for students, they can confirm their role [1], select if they are over 13 years of age [2], then click the Next button [3].

Under 13 years of Age Confirmation

If students state they are under 13 years of age, they must enter their birthday to confirm.

Under 13 years of age message

If confirmed a student is under 13 years of age, a message displays asking students to contact their teacher for Lucid access.

Lucid Account Login or Sign Up

After confirmation that users are over the age of 13, users can Log in with their existing Lucid credentials [1] or Sign up for a new account [2].

Account Upgraded Message

Users are upgraded to a free Educational plan with Lucid.

Account Verified Message

Once verified, click the Connect button to connect Lucid to Canvas.

Connect Your Lucid Account Link

Then, click the Connect your Lucid account Link.

Connect Canvas Grant Access Page

After reviewing the request for access, click the Grant Access button.

Lucidchart and Lucidspark Documents

Once Access is granted, users can access Lucidchart [1] and Lucidspark [2].

Embed Lucid Document Access Settings

To Embed a Lucid document, set the Access Settings [1], then click the Insert button [2].

Canvas View of Lucid in Pages

Once inserted, users can view and access

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Comments

Sylvia_Ami

Could you please provide more details for: Enforcement of New Quizzes Migration During Course Import/Copy Feature Option? The summary it says, "...enforced for all Canvas institutions when New Quizzes is enabled." Where is Canvas looking to determine "enabled?"

If New Quizzes is enabled/unlocked at the account and subaccount levels, then disabled at the course level, what happens?
If New Quizzes is disabled/unlocked at the account and subaccount levels, but enabled at the course level, what happens?

Sylvia_Ami

I was expecting to see Checkpoints for the Discussion Redesign in this new release. The 1st item in the Canvas Product Roadmap for Q2 2024 states, "Students engage in deeper, more meaningful discussion with classmates with clear checkpoints to guide their way." Is this delayed? If so, is there a new timeline?

I know several other people were expecting Checkpoints as well: @mwolfenstein @ProfessorBeyrer

venitk

What exactly does Enforcement of New Quizzes Migration During Course Import/Copy Feature Option do?

Will that make the box to migrate a course's quizzes to NQ appear by default when someone is copying a course? The University of Wisconsin System decided to keep this box turned off because New Quizzes is not working well for our courses/instructors/admin. If we are forced to have that box appear during the course copy process, it will not be more convenient for us. I'm having trouble seeing the possible upside of this feature for an institution that has decided to turn it off. Why are you enforcing this feature?

Please clarify what enforcing this feature does. We are currently in between CSMs, so I'm not sure who to bring my concerns to.

stimme

The way I am interpreting "The New Quizzes Migration During Course Import/Copy feature option is removed and enforced for all Canvas institutions when New Quizzes is enabled" is that the checkbox will appear in the course import tool if New Quizzes is enabled in the course. New Quizzes itself will still be a feature option with all the possibilities of enabling & locking, but there won't be a separate feature option for the checkbox.

Perhaps, @MPioRoda could confirm that this is what will occur and speak to the questions about aims raised above. Alternately, we could post these questions in the New Quizzes Hub.

cdoherty

How can New Quizzes Migration be enforced in any way when it's still so buggy and missing so many important functions? It still can't even import embedded media links.

mbmacdonald

I tested the screen capture media comments in beta and it worked! Once you click the "Start Recording" button, the recording controls pop-up window goes away, so you won't have the infinitely nested screen capture (well, you will for a moment at the very beginning of the recording). I did notice that the video quality was quite low. My use case was to narrate comments while annotating a student's submitted work (in the speedgrader window itself), but in the final recording video, the resolution was so low that the viewer would not be able to read the text

Karl_McGuirk

Hi,

This is regarding SpeedGrader: Studio Media Comment Screen Capture and Auto Captioning. I've been testing this feature in beta for the last two weeks and the auto-captions have not been generating. When I hover over the closed captioning option in the media comment, the only options I see are 'None' and 'Upload subtitles'. I have been testing this in Chrome and Firefox, both with the same issue.

Kind regards,

Karl

Daniel_OConnor

As excited as our team is, for the release of Speedgrader's studio media screen capture and auto-captioning, we are curious about two things:

1. Will this feature be available to all Canvas clients, or will this require an additional add-on?

2. Can the screen capture feedback submitted for one student, be saved/archived with the intention of creating a library of tutorial videos for students?

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