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
Upcoming Instructure Live Events
- On-Demand Training Portal Implementation Webinar Series for Canvas Admins- Tue, Apr 28, 8 AM MT
- 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.
- Book Club: UDL Now! - Discussion- Tue, Apr 28, 12 PM MT
- Join us for the InstructureCon25 Encore Series—a book club for the Instructure Community that brings the voices of featured speakers into your everyday learning. One book at a time, we’ll read, reflect, and keep the InstructureCon magic going until we’re together again in Louisville.
- Canvas Career: Reimagining Higher Ed for Today’s Workforce- Wed Apr 29, 12 PM MT
- Featuring insights from John Louviere of Idaho State University, this webinar discusses the strategic move toward a "fundamentally different" learning experience. We will explore why ISU chose to step outside the traditional LMS environment to build a scalable, career-centric hub that meets the standards of both modern employers and national accreditation bodies.
- Canvas Klatch with Dianna Wed, Apr 29, 6 PM MT
- 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.
- Book Club: Meet Every Learner's Needs - Reading Kickoff Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 9:00 PM MT
- Join us for the Book Club: The InstructureCon25 Encore Series—a book club for the Instructure Community that brings the voices of featured speakers into your everyday learning. One book at a time, we’ll read, reflect, and keep the InstructureCon magic going until we’re together again in Louisville.
- IgniteAI: making AI work for education Mon, May 4, 2026, 8:00 PM MT
- We’ll cover the key themes shaping AI in higher education, then explore how your institution can move forward with a clear sense of direction, and in a way that aligns with your goals.
Product Content
Product Blog
The Product Blog newest posts:
Other Blogs
Canvas LMS Blog newest posts:
Impact Blog newest posts:
Parchment Award Digital Badges Blog newest posts:
IgniteAI Agent Blog newest posts:
LearnPlatform Blog newest posts:
Instructure Roadmap
Check out the Instructure Roadmap for upcoming updates.
Upcoming Enforcements, Deprecations, and Breaking Changes
Added
- Canvas LMS: 2026-07-18
- Deprecation: LTI person_sourcedid Claim Handling Update
For more information, see the Instructure Enforcements, Deprecations, and Breaking Changes page
Feature Updates
Canvas
Change Log
Canvas
Release Notes
Canvas Release Notes (2026-05-16)
Deploy Notes
Canvas Deploy Notes (2026-05-06)
LearnPlatform
LearnPlatform Release Notes (2026-04-23)
