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Is there a quick way to update existing embedded Studio videos to display with the new Learn view, short of re-embedding each video with the new setting?
It would be revolutionary if you could maybe include a link to the actual canvas studio instead of vague gestures at instructions that are completely unfollowable and leave the reader with literally no better idea about how to access canvas studio than before reading it. While this is very frustrating, I'm almost more…
It would be great if Instructure would support Studio with some official videos, especially some dedicated to using the editor. It's somehow ironic that a product that ostensibly records video has no video documentation, leading to a predictable array of YT videos of various quality by various ed-tech, um, "influencers"…
Hi, I am new to canvas and I am assigned a voiceover for 10 slides for up to 12 minutes. I have the video of me talking for 12 minutes… but nothing else. My background picture is the only thing that shows up when I select both for the option or webcam and screen. I have tried PP presentation mode and PDF form… nothing…
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Target Audience: Canvas Administrators and Institutional IT/Identity Administrators Action Required By: June 30, 2027 Canvas is making necessary updates to provide a more secure, scalable, and reliable experience for millions of learners globally. As part of this evolution, we are upgrading our underlying identity…
We're releasing table-level access control for the Canvas Data 2 (CD2) / DAP Query API to help institutions and partners have more precise control over which data tables can be accessed via the API for greater efficiency, simplicity and governance. From November 9, 2026, a CD2 API key carries an explicit list of the tables…
Purchase Orders (PO) checkout is now available in Canvas Catalog as of October 27. Institutions and organizations can now buy courses and programs through their existing procurement process. Catalog administrators can sell to buyers who can't pay by credit card, and buyers can request seats without paying by credit card at…
We just wrapped our October New & Next Showcase, with plenty to recap. If you couldn't join live, or want a second look at the details, this post is for you. Three New & Next Showcases in, and we have to say, we’re thrilled with what we've built. The first two centered on primary updates–first, IgniteAI feature…
TLDR: Notebook expands to mobile apps with offline access, alongside improved search, organized views, bulk delete options, and downloadable exports for web users. Before Notebook, students took notes in external apps. They copied course materials out of Canvas and lost access to those notes when studying offline or on the…
Release Timing: Generally Available on October 27, 2026 as an optional Account Setting Regional Availability: Global Customer Type: Higher Education/Business & Government Available with: Canvas Catalog Key Takeaway: Administrators can enable purchase orders as a checkout option, making it easier for organizations to…
Release Timing: Generally Available November 202026 Regional Availability: Available in all regions Customer Type: All customers Available with: Canvas Core | New Quizzes Key Takeaway: New Quizzes is introducing a series of small but targeted improvements designed to reduce common friction across assessment creation,…
Since we launched Canvas Portfolios last year, four pieces of feedback came through front and center. Bringing an assignment into a portfolio meant syncing it from Canvas: a linked reference, not evidence of its own. The Rich Content Editor held only plain text and files, with no room for a video, a board, or anything…
Dear Parchment Digital Badges Community, Badge creators know what their credentials represent. But finding the right skill within a large taxonomy can still require trying several keywords, comparing similar results, and knowing the terminology used by the taxonomy. A badge may clearly describe a learner’s capabilities…
Business continuity is more than keeping a system online. It is about helping institutions continue teaching, supporting students, and making critical academic decisions even when normal access to technology is interrupted. Earlier this year in response to the security incident, we made the difficult choice to take Canvas…
Convene Sancroft, St Paul's, London This year at CanvasCon Europe, we’ll be exploring what it means to be ready for the future of education. Join us for two days full of insightful presenters, unforgettable learning and collaboration with the best community in edtech. Register Now
Ryan Lufkin and Mary Styers, Director of Evidence & Impact Strategy, sit down with Dr. Reshma Gouravajhala, Director of Impact and Research at Riipen and a cognitive psychologist who previously led research and analytics at WGU Academy, to work through what micro internships actually do for students and the employers who…
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 the Online Network of Educators: Introduction to Teaching with Canvas Advanced Techniques with Canvas Online Teaching and Design Equity & Culturally Responsive Online…
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,…
We want to ensure you don't miss the next Prompt Party — a live, interactive session designed to help you explore IgniteAI Agent in a way that actually clicks. This isn't a webinar. This is a working session. What to expect In this event, you’ll see real prompts in action from educators who are already putting IgniteAI…
ADA Title II: Addressing accessibility behind the login with ReadSpeaker in Canvas. Date: November 10, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM MT Format: Webinar Speakers: Amineh Olad-Koper, Principal Solutions Engineer, Instructure, and Colleen Sandquist, Strategic Partner Manager, ReadSpeaker Learn how to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements…
A Real Conversation on Competency Visibility Most training programs can track seat time. Very few can prove their graduates are actually competent and job-ready. That gap is costing institutions in quality of patient care, accreditation risk, failed placements, and lost funding. Register now
Join us for the 2026 Illinois Canvas Connect event being held at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This one-day immersive event will explore the latest innovations transforming the higher ed landscape in Illinois. Whether you're enhancing the digital classroom with Canvas or modernizing admissions and…
You already know students are using AI. The harder problem is that a finished draft no longer tells you how much of the thinking was theirs, and traditional detection tools get it wrong often enough to put you at risk with the wrong student. Changing the assignment solves more of this than changing a policy. When an…