Welcome to the Instructure Community Weekly Highlights blog! Every Monday, we will update you with all the goings-on in the Instructure world from the previous week: community updates, product updates, new blogs to read, and everything else you'll need to know will be here!
Community Content
Featured Content
Accessibility
Upcoming Instructure Live Events
- On-Demand Training Portal Implementation Webinar Series for Canvas Admins - Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 1:00 PM MST
- We’re excited to introduce a new quarterly Implementation Webinar series designed to support Canvas Administrators during setup, rollout, and early adoption. These sessions are built to help you better understand admin functionality, available training resources, and how to get the most value from your On-Demand Training Portal subscription. Canvas Admins will leave with tangible takeaways as well to aid in implementing training supports.
- Compliance Critical: Data Privacy and Preparing for April DOJ Accessibility Deadline - Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 10:00 AM MST
- With the April deadline for DOJ accessibility compliance fast approaching, now is the time to ensure your ecosystem is secure and inclusive. This crucial session focuses on the complete lifecycle of vendor vetting, data privacy, and accessibility requirements. We will demonstrate how to effectively use the Provider Management module to streamline these critical checks.
- The Strategic Move to New Quizzes: The Admin's Roadmap to New Quizzes - Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 04:00 PM MST
- Join us for a deep dive into why New Quizzes is the stable, future of assessment for your institution. We will explore how achieving feature parity with Classic Quizzes—plus 25 exclusive new features—allows for a seamless transition.
- From Inside the LMS to Workforce Application: Understanding how Skills-Based Can Elevate the Learner and Institution - Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 12:30 PM MST
- Join us as we explore ways for skills-based learning can not only elevate your learners' but also institution's ROIs and name-brand recognition.You will have the opportunity to hear customer success stories and see a demo skills-based learning in action in Canvas LMS and Canvas Career from Product Specialist, Kevin Sun.
- Driving 70%+ Response Rates: Why 400+ Canvas Institutions Trust Watermark - Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 09:00 AM MST
- Higher course evaluation response rates start here. Join University of Michigan–Dearborn and Watermark to learn how 400+ Canvas institutions streamline course evaluations and surveys directly inside Canvas—boosting participation and capturing timely, actionable student feedback.
- Instructure Community Developers Group - January 2026 Meetup - Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 12:00 PM MST
- 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.
- Canvas Klatch with Dianna - Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 03:00 PM MST
- 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.
Product Content
Product Blog
The Product Blog newest posts:
Other Blogs
Canvas LMS Blog newest posts:
LearnPlatform Blog newest posts:
Instructure Roadmap
Check out the Instructure Roadmap for upcoming updates.
Feature Updates
Canvas
Change Log
- Changes are also listed in the relevant change log document
Canvas
Deploy Notes
Canvas Deploy Notes (2026-03-11)
Updated Notes
Canvas Release Notes (2026-03-21)
- Delayed:
- Grades: IgniteAI Grading Assistance for SpeedGrader
Canvas Deploy Notes (2026-02-18)
- Added:
- Conferences: New Users See BigBlueButton Conferences
Catalog
Catalog Release Notes (2026-02-16)
IgniteAI Agent
IgniteAI Agent Release Notes (2026-03-02)
Intelligent Insights
Intelligent Insights Release Notes (2026-03-21)
Intelligent Insights Deploy Notes (2026-February)
