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From August 18 through October 6, we're slowing down code deploys and releases for Canvas. Fewer changes during your busiest weeks means your team can focus on helping students and educators start the term strong.
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I have never used Powershell. Can someone provide me with step by step process of implementing this to bulk upload photos??
When a matching question is added to an item bank, there appears to be no way assign it default point. For example, adding matching type question with 5 questions to match. There is no way to weight that question as being worth 5 points. This is true whether working on the question in an item bank, or directly in a quiz.…
I sometimes need to search for a file on Canvas so I can rename it or move it to a specific folder. The 'search' facility' is useless because it doesn't tell me the location of the file -i.e. which folder it is in. Is there any way of getting this basic information - the Panda Bot AI assistant suggested clicking on the…
As a Canvas Admin, I love having the ability to remaster someone's gradebook and ideally, I'd like our users to be empowered to use it as well. However, we have been advised to NOT enable nightly sync as our system is too large. It would be awesome if the Enable Nightly Sync toggle could be disassociated from the Grade…
How do i submit an assignment to Instructor?
When I go to send a message to the students in one of my courses, the drop down list includes multiple instances of the course. Some of these instances are from previous semesters; some are different sections from the same semester. There seems to be no rhyme or reason o the order in which they appear, and neither the…
The line between "skills" and "competencies" gets blurry fast, and "learning how to learn" means different things depending on who you ask. We're putting together an Educast 3000 podcast episode on all of it, and your questions will shape the conversation. Curious how to teach students to learn independently, what the…
I have two related scenarios I'm trying to cater for: All students are graded for Assignment 1. Only if a student fails do they do Assignment 2. The assignments are in the same Assignment Group (AG) because I only want one final grade (the highest) for each student. I set the AG to drop the lowest score. This works for…
I have a single suggestion to improve workflow in Canvas, a seemingly simple change that would hopefully improve user experience: Allow an option for quizzes/exam that says "exclude." Or on the "assign to" link also put in something that says "assign to/exclude from" so that a student can be excluded from an exam. Every…
I found an inherited Developer Key in my Canvas instance titled "Athena - 2026-04-30 22:22:18 UTC." Mine is currently off. I haven't been able to find a release note or Community announcement for it. Are you seeing this key in your instance, and what state is it in? Does anyone know the intended default state, or where…
Can you make a page break in Quizzes so similar question types are together/in a section, or are the only options "All questions on a long scrolling page" vs "Single page per question"?
Anything that was published today is not showing up in Canvas for students. 9/11/26
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Release Timing: Generally Available on September 15, 2026 as an optional Account Setting Regional Availability: US Customer Type: Higher Education Available with: Parchment Course Sharing Key Takeaway: Collaborative Programs in Parchment Course Sharing lets groups of institutions create shared academic programs that expand…
Assessment results are most valuable when they do more than show where students stand – they should help educators understand what comes next. That’s why, this September, we’re enhancing the Mastery College Prep Assessments to make results easier to interpret, act on, and use at scale. Updates to scaling, scoring, and…
TL;DR Instructure is evolving Canvas API integrations to strengthen platform security, scalability, and sustainability while preserving an open ecosystem. Upcoming Canvas Apps enhancements will give institutions a simpler, more transparent way to install and manage API-based integrations, while Partners will adopt…
We know back-to-school is one of the busiest times of year for your team. You're welcoming students and instructors back, building out courses, and getting a new term off the ground, all while counting on the technology behind it to stay steady. Because this matters to you, it matters to us. So here's what we're doing to…
Parchment Digital Badges Community, Knowing that a skill is in demand is useful.But it is rarely enough. Imagine a learner exploring a skill like critical thinking, data analysis, or cybersecurity. They may be able to see that employers are hiring for it, which companies mention it, and where related jobs are available.…
This post summarizes what we covered during our New & Next Super Session live in Louisville at InstructureCon. Providing customers with updates on what we’ve been working on at InstructureCon is one of my favorite parts of the year, and the energy in the room made it clear how much you care about where our products are…
One of the most valuable parts of building Canvas is learning directly from the people who use it every day. Earlier this year, we introduced the Canvas Collaborative Roadmap to create a more transparent, ongoing way for customers to share contributions, vote on roadmap cards, and help shape future investments. In just a…
We’re excited to share where Canvas Career is headed and how customer feedback is shaping our roadmap for the second half of 2026. Over the past two quarters, customers have helped sharpen our priorities as Canvas Career moves from launch into maturity: reducing barriers to learning activation, connecting learners through…
In every school district, maintaining curriculum consistency across classrooms is a foundational challenge. Educators and administrators need reliable, interconnected workflows to ensure that standard-aligned assessments seamlessly reach every student, no matter which section they are in. That’s why we’re excited to…
Dear Parchment Digital Badges Community, Building a successful credential program is about more than issuing badges. Administrators need to understand what happens next: Are learners accepting and sharing their badges? Are credentials reaching audiences beyond the platform? Which issuers and programs are driving the…
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. As a K12 Canvas Admin and Technology Instructional Specialist, I am passionate about helping teachers simplify their workflow, make the most of their time,…
Open office hours for finding your way around New to the Community, or just want to get more out of it? Drop in for Community Compass, an open office hour where you can ask anything about the Instructure Community. Bring your questions about notifications, profile settings, finding the right group, or connecting with other…
Learning While Leading explores the business of learning through conversations with institutional leaders, instructional designers, and training managers. The monthly podcast tackles the operational decisions that leaders in education face every day. We're kicking off with an episode dedicated to how leaders in education…
Discover how institutions can create more engaging and effective learning experiences by leveraging the flexibility of the Canvas ecosystem. Join Poll Everywhere, Cidi Labs, Instructure, and the University of Delaware for a practical conversation about active learning, student engagement, and formative assessment.…
The Canvas Klatch is an online office hour open to all members of the Instructure Community. It started as an office hour for the courses I teach for CVC@ONE: Introduction to Teaching with Canvas Advanced Techniques with Canvas Online Teaching and Design Equity & Culturally Responsive Online Teaching Humanizing Online…
This session is for LearnPlatform Administrators: Description: Now that the school year is in full swing, it’s time to move beyond simply seeing what tools are being accessed to understanding how they are supporting your goals. In this session, we’ll use your Inventory Dashboard to explore early-year edtech engagement…
A new episode of EduCast3000 drops September 22, and this one asks a pointed question about the credentials your institution is already issuing: what's actually inside them? Ryan Lufkin and Tracy Weeks, Sr. Education Policy & Strategy Director on the Learning Strategy team at Instructure, sit down with Sean Murphy,…
The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference connects the best thinkers in higher education technology. This is THE event where professionals and technology providers from around the world gather to network, share ideas, grow professionally, and discover solutions to today’s challenges. It’s the largest gathering of your peers…people…