Community Help

abhishek_bhatta · 2024-04-28

We have two accounts in our Canvas instance. The main account has numerous sub-accounts while other one has only one. I was thinking to move that one to the main account (including students, courses). How do I do that ? Is it possible ? I have seen a...

amehl · 2024-04-28

Hello everyone, hope your day is going great so far.I have a question about the Canvas API. I have used the API for different scripts and it has been working fine but now I cannot seem to figure out how to update or create a rubric on Canvas through ...

SarahCortese · 2024-04-28

I am trying to activate an account to do a project due tonight but am not receiving the verification email! scortese24@unity.edu

JosueARamosR · 2024-04-27

Buen día colegas, ¿alguien sabe si en canvas LMS se puede configurar que un anuncio aparezca siempre al inicio (de la lista de anuncios) en lugar de que al paso de los días vaya descedenciendo de posición? Agradeceré sus comentarios

cmccann1 · 2024-04-27

Like a PDF or Excel doc?

GericKramarczyk · 2024-04-27

At my university, we utilize office 365 to create and upload files. For over two years I would create a file in office 365 first before turning them into canvas. Now for unknown reasons I cannot do this, every time I go into the office 365 tab to upl...

PhaikLim · 2024-04-27

i have one rule in my assignment which is to drop the lowest grade. I want to add another rule whereby students who turn in an optional project can drop 3 additional lowest grades. Can this be done?

PhaikLim · 2024-04-27

i made a mistake and gave the wrong points for a question in a quiz. I went back to the quiz and edited it to give it the correct point after the students have taken the quiz.How do i change the grades of the students? I have 900 students. Canvas ...

tjeffrey · 2024-04-27

My home page brings me directly to Modules even though I have a "Page" set as "Home." Why???

everson_50 · 2024-04-27

Hello, New Quizzes is now available at our university for us to explore, and I have been playing around with it. I love many of the new features, but one thing concerns me. Perhaps I am just overthinking this, but I wanted to ask to make sure I am ...

denver1 · 2024-04-27

When creating a fill-in-the-blank question in a new quiz, how do I change the default text match to "Exact Match". Either in a course or even at a quiz level? Some quizzes have 25+ blanks, and it would be nice to have them default to exact match in...

ahimsel · 2024-04-26

Is there a way for me to access the content of Inbox message correspondence from past semesters? I routine archive Inbox messages, but it seems that they disappear once the new term begins. Is there a way to "find" them? I recall that the old versio...

Shaby · 2024-04-26

Hi thereI have some students whose assessment results are under review for possible plagiarism. I would like to hide their individual marks from view while this process takes place, but I do not want other students to be disadvantaged as I can see th...

MSomo · 2024-04-26

I want to simplify my grading for a set of questions that is currently essay. The students must produce 3 correct responses from a set of many possible correct responses. For example: From set A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J; A, C, H, and J are correct....

JohnJay1 · 2024-04-26

How do you accept a pending student into a course? We will not require students to create a canvas account. Would like either instructor or administrator to accept on behalf of student.

LiaWallon · 2024-04-26

I have followed the instructions for uploading a Google Doc / Slideshow to Canvas and I get a notice saying that it will change the share settings and everyone with the link will have access. It seems that "access" includes the ability to edit it. Ho...

PatriciaValdez1 · 2024-04-26

Is there any app for pronunciation feedback and practice that can be added to Canvas?Thank you!! Patricia

professorlusnia · 2024-04-26

Is there still no way to do a bulk download of annotated (graded) submissions from Speedgrader for an assignment? I know that I can do a bulk download of the submissions, without grades or comments, but what I really need is to be able to archive the...

stewartk1 · 2024-04-26

I am part of my university's LMS administration team and we are having issues when Group Assignments are copied/imported/duplicated. Has anyone else had the same experience? Maybe even found a solution? When you create a new Group Assignment Canvas w...

SherryCraven · 2024-04-26

Our School Division purchased one template as part of our initial package. How do I access the one we chose?

sylarena · 2024-04-26

Hello! While participating in an open-access course, I came upon a submission panel (widget?) that enables drag and drop file uploads. I've attached a screenshot. Can anyone point me towards the source? I sent the screenshot to my college's Canvas ad...

CatherineGaston · 2024-04-26

Hello, I am trying to submit my research proposal through Turn it In in CAnvas, but I can't find the link or place to do so I can find it for school improvement EDU7186 but not in the research model - EDU7257 Thanks Cathy

BernardNalesnik · 2024-04-26

I like to have my students read a chapter and take a quiz on what they read. I like to keep them a standard 15 questions, but sometimes I find more than 15 that seem like good questions. Can I make a multiple choice quiz with 20 questions and then Ca...

GurpreetHayer · 2024-04-25

Anatomical term assessment question 3, 4 images are not showing or visible. is someone else Having this problem? I am using google chrome and canvas and laptop but still not working. any ideas please

KJERSTENTHAYNE · 2024-04-25

I spent most of the day creating and banking vocabulary quiz questions using "new quizzes". I would like to be able to use these same questions on an external review site (in this case, Blooket), but there are almost 100 questions and I would rather ...

JenniferKross · 2024-04-25

Relatively new instructor. What do you recommend for SLS extra credit?

MonikaMajor · 2024-04-25

Hi, I created a stimulus question in New Quizzes with a video. I added the video as an mp4 file and uploaded it to course files and to global files. Files permissions are not restricted. The video shows up in the instructor view but in the student v...

EMILYHIPPLE · 2024-04-25

I am making a canvas course that includes a module about what the Library's Code of Conduct is. This is very important and and its important that each student worker reads and understands each point/statement. As I have it now, its a lot of text on a...

AnnekeBoy · 2024-04-25

I am a facilitator for collage classes held at my high school. Previously I was able to open comments professors or their Aids left and have it show when saving the grades for my records. Is it possible to have that feature again instead of clicking ...

MeredithRussell · 2024-04-25

Can I set a default so that all of my assignments do a turnitin check and not notify students? Thank you!

MPioRoda · 2024-04-22

Latest updates in New Quizzes for Quarter 1 2024, January to March.

RaviKoll · 2024-04-04

We're thrilled to give you an update on our progress and share insights into our timeline adjustments. Here's an exclusive sneak peek at the ongoing progress of our rubric redesign initiative.

AllisonHowell · 2024-03-25

Yes, it’s coming!

BobODell · 2024-03-20

Data Access Platform (DAP) CLI and Client Library v1.1.0 is now available. Version 1.1.0 is a fast follow to our GA release to address some community identified issues with a new feature enhancement to prepare us for future updates.

shirenv · 2024-03-19

The last ideas voting round didn’t go as planned. We want to respond and evolve.

AlexisNast · 2024-03-18

We know that the most powerful aspect of Canvas LMS is its flexibility and extensibility. With our 900+ integration partners, Canvas LMS offers educators the power to seamlessly leverage tools that are right for their students, teachers, and administ...

SamGarza1 · 2024-03-13

Today, we're reaching out with an update on the anticipated release of our new feature, Discussion Checkpoints.

KevinMeredith · 2024-03-06

After customer feedback and collaboration with Google, we have decided NOT to deprecate Google Apps LTI tool as planned in 2024, but we still encourage you to transition to Google Assignments LTI 1.3 to take advantage of the newest technology and ...

SamGarza1 · 2024-03-04

We've got some fantastic news to share – we've just finished a brand new video resource that provides an overview of the Discussion Redesign in Canvas!

BobODell · 2024-02-28

Data Access Platform CLI & Client Library is now GA

jperkins · 2024-02-27

We are updating jQuery in Canvas and your custom JavaScript might break if you leverage jQuery in it

MPioRoda · 2024-02-01

Q4 Achievements Share Item Banks on Course CopyAnonymous Grading of New Quizzes - UpdatesMigrate practice quiz to New Quizzes as a zero point quizMigrated quizzes appear in same moduleItem Analysis - updates

TamasBalogh · 2024-01-15

In September, we introduced the new Quiz and Item Analysis report, focusing on improving its speed. I am delighted to announce that the 24-hour report generation time has now been reduced to an average of under a minute. While the report has seen sig...

KenzHughes · 2024-01-08

Beginning today, Community members will only be able to comment on Product Blogs published in the last six months.

AllisonHowell · 2023-12-18

Read on to see what's coming for content next year!

BobODell · 2023-12-12

As the end of 2023 is approaching, we offer you a brief retrospective of what’s new with Canvas Data, an important reminder about migrating data to Canvas Data 2 as Canvas Data 1 reaches end-of-life this year, and references to useful resources for c...

KevinMeredith · 2023-12-08

Over the past few years, our Product teams have been constantly innovating. We’ve put together an engrossing scroll-through trip down memory lane to showcase improvements to Canvas from 2021 through 2023.

MPioRoda · 2023-11-30

The ability to duplicate item banks in New Quizzes was released to production environments on November 18. With this functionality, it is possible to duplicate an entire item bank so that any future edits would not affect the original item bank.

RyanNorton · 2023-11-22

Mark your calendars! We’ve made a few changes to our Canvas deploy schedule.

RaviKoll · 2023-11-22

The Rubrics functionality within Canvas LMS has been a conversation close to our hearts, stirred by your valuable insights. Delighted to announce that we are currently making progress on a transformative endeavor, reimagining the rubric experience.

jpoulos · 2023-11-20

We have designed and implemented an entirely new enrollment workflow called “Temporary Enrollment Pairing”. We recognize that Canvas is the hub of teaching and learning, and giving easier access to the learning environment for temporary instruction h...

TamasBalogh · 2023-11-14

We'd like to hear about your opinion on introducing JSON format to the downloadable Quiz and Item Analysis report in CSV file. Please read the post and comment any questions, concerns or thoughts!

DoraJekkel · 2023-11-13

Exciting news alert! Credentials just got a boost – Group end dates can now stretch up to 6 years! But wait, there's more in the pipeline. Click to uncover the details and stay at the forefront of Credentials!

SamGarza1 · 2023-11-08

We are excited to introduce a new feature in the Discussions Redesign - Edit History.

carlycurran · 2023-11-06

In the November 8th Canvas deploy, Admin Analytics will release a new navigation.

SamGarza1 · 2023-10-31

We've been working tirelessly to enhance the Canvas experience, and we're delighted to announce that a long-anticipated Discussions Redesign will be enforced on July 20, 2024!

KataKeri · 2023-10-31

Shape Our Future Together!  Take our Catalog/Canvas Course Flow User Experience Survey and make your voice heard. Your insights can lead to an even better cross-product experience. Your feedback matters!

KenzHughes · 2023-10-16

15 Themes - 9 for Canvas and 6 for Impact - are officially in “Open for Voting” to the Community from today, October 16th to November 15th, 2023. For more details on contributing during this phase of the Ideas & Themes process, please consult the How...

MPioRoda · 2023-10-13

Q3 Achievements In Q3, we saw several big features released to production environments: Build on Last AttemptNew Quiz Content Export by QTINew Quizzes in Outcome Alignment SummaryItem AnalysisItem Bank EnhancementsItem Bank Search Results in a Table ...

TamasBalogh · 2023-10-12

Over the past few months, the New Quizzes Integrations team has dedicated their time to the Quiz and Item Analysis for New Quizzes. The new process was launched in September, allowing instructors to access the report almost immediately, with the curr...

Canvas Deploy Notes (2024-05-08)

Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in t...

Published: 04-17-2024

Upcoming Canvas Changes 2024-06-10 Enforcement of LTI Deep Linking Line Items on Assignment Edit Page Feature Option 2024-06-15 Restricting future use of the submission_type_selection LTI PlacementAGS Score submitedAt is removed. 2024-07-20 Enforc...

Published: 04-12-2024

Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in t...

Published: 03-29-2024

Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in t...

Published: 03-20-2024

Upcoming Canvas Changes 2024-06-10 Enforcement of LTI Deep Linking Line Items on Assignment Edit Page Feature Option 2024-06-15 Enforcement of restricting future use of the submission_type_selection LTI Placement For more information, please see Up...

Published: 03-15-2024

Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in t...

Published: 03-01-2024

Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in t...

Published: 02-20-2024

In this Canvas release (16 March), admins can search and sort Account Developer Keys. Within the Gradebook, instructors have the option to select multiple filter choices for each filter type. SpeedGrader's media recorder includes screen capture and a...

Published: 02-16-2024

Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in t...

Published: 02-02-2024

Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in t...

Published: 01-19-2024

Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in t...

Published: 01-15-2024

In this Canvas release (17 February), observers can sign up for appointment groups when enabled by an institution and the instructor. Classic Quizzes' practice quizzes are migrated to New Quizzes with zero-point quiz settings enabled. The CSV format ...

Published: 01-05-2024

Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in t...

Published: 12-21-2023