Upcoming Canvas Changes
2024-07-20
- Enforcement of Discussion and Announcement Redesign.
- Deprecation of Legacy Account Analytics.
- Enforcement of New Analytics
For more information, please see Upcoming Canvas Changes.
In this Canvas release (15 June), a new item bank permission is available. The media recorder includes screen capture and captioning in SpeedGrader. In the Developer Keys edit page, the submission_type_selection placement is removed for users. The New Quizzes Migration During Course Import/Copy feature option and the LTI Deep Linking Line Items on Assignment Edit Page feature options are enforced for all institutions. Lucid Edu suite is integrated and enabled by default in all Canvas instances. The Default to New Quizzes Feature Option is renamed Disable Classic Quiz Creation. When Exporting Course Content, New Quizzes are included in Common Cartridge exports and Course Content export files as XML file type allowing the import of existing quizzes to New Quizzes. Additionally, admin and instructors can share New Quiz item banks with sub-accounts, align outcomes to sub account specific item banks and additional context is provided when aligning outcomes.
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Table of Contents
- Upcoming Canvas Changes
- 2024-07-20
- New Features
- Permissions
- Item Bank Permission Addition
- SpeedGrader
- Studio Media Comment Screen Capture and Auto Captioning
- Feature Options
- New Quizzes
- Default to New Quizzes Feature Option Renamed
- Export New Quizzes Using Common Cartridge
- Sub-Account Bank Sharing
- Outcome Alignment Sub-Account Bank Sharing and Additional Context
- Other Updates
- Assignments
- Enforcement of LTI Deep Linking Line Items
- Developer Keys
- Removal of Submission_Type_Selection
- New Quizzes
- Removal of New Quizzes Migration During Course Import/Copy Feature Option [Delayed as of 2024-06-04]
- Platform/Integration
- External Apps
- Lucid Integration
New Features
Permissions
Item Bank Permission Addition
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-05-15 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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Name of LTI Tool |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Related APIs |
None |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Permissions |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
In Permissions, an Item Banks - share with subaccounts permission is available for Account level and Course level roles. This permission allows a user to manage the sharing of item banks with sub-accounts.
Notes: If this permission is disabled, users cannot share item banks to subaccounts. When a user with an admin role is granted this permission, the user can share item banks to sub-accounts they administer. When a user with a course role is granted this permission, the user can share item banks to sub-accounts they are associated with.
Change Benefit
This feature allows users to manage who can share item banks with sub-accounts.
Feature Workflow
Item Bank- Share with Subaccounts Permission
In Permissions, admin can enable the Item Banks-share with subaccounts for course roles and account roles
Additional Details
The permission is enabled for Account Admin by default, all other roles are disabled by default.
Feature Video
SpeedGrader
Studio Media Comment Screen Capture and Auto Captioning
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-05-20 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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Name of LTI Tool |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Related APIs |
None |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
SpeedGrader Media Comments |
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Related Ideas |
Summary
In SpeedGrader, the Studio media recorder is introduced for screen capture and captioning.
Note: Closed captions may not be generated instantaneously and may require some time to process and appear.
Change Benefit
This update enhances the clarity of instructor feedback and improves accessibility by providing a streamlined user experience.
Feature Workflow
SpeedGrader Record Media Icon
To record a media comment, click the Record icon.
Screen Capture Drop Down Menu
When creating a media comment in SpeedGrader, click the Screen Capture drop-down menu [1] and then select Enabled [2] to screen record. Captioning is auto-enabled for voiceovers.
Note: Screen Capture is disabled by default.
Screen Capture Modal
Once Screen Capture is enabled, instructors can select to share a specific Chrome tab [1], specific window [2] or their entire screen [3]. Then, click the Share button [4].
Manage Webcam Drop Down Menu
To manage webcams, click the Camera drop-down menu [1]. Instructors can choose to enable an available camera [2] or disable the camera [3].
Additional Details
The Studio screen capture and captioning features for media comments are only available in SpeedGrader. Additionally, the recorder is only available in Chrome and Edge. Currently, there are no plans to introduce support for Firefox and Safari in the recorder. The Studio recorder for playback will be introduced in a future release.
Feature Video
<iframe width="560px" height="320px" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay *" title="New Feature Screencast: 2024-06-19 SpeedGrader Studio Media Comment Screen Capture and Auto Captioning" src="https://community.instructuremedia.com/embed/5c403120-ff3b-40d0-8542-5e653674998f" frameborder="0"></iframe>Feature Options
Feature options allow institutions to enable newly developed Canvas functionality according to their preferred time frame. Unless otherwise noted, all feature options are opt-in and do not require any action by a Canvas admin until a feature's enforcement date is announced. For a complete list of feature options, please see Canvas LMS Feature Options.
A feature preview label indicates a feature option in active development, which is being built directly through user feedback. Feature previews deploy updates outside the regular Canvas release schedule and are posted in the Related Releases section in Canvas Releases & Deploys.
Please reference the table below each feature heading for specific feature information. For general information about feature options, please see the Canvas Release Notes FAQ.
New Quizzes
Default to New Quizzes Feature Option Renamed
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
Default to New Quizzes |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-05-10 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Areas |
Account Settings Feature Options |
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Mobile App Support |
Not available |
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Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not available |
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Feature Option State |
Production-ready |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
The Default to New Quizzes Feature Option is renamed Disable Classic Quiz Creation.
Note: This change does not affect the functionality or operation of the feature option.
Change Benefit
This update improves clarity regarding the functionality of this feature option.
Additional Details
Access for viewing content or data for Classic Quizzes continues to be available. Additionally, instructors can create classic quizzes via import with the New Quizzes Migration Required feature option disabled & via API.
Feature Video
Export New Quizzes Using Common Cartridge
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
New Quizzes |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-05-10 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Areas |
Export Course Content |
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Mobile App Support |
Not available |
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Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not available |
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Feature Option State |
Production-ready |
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Related Ideas |
None |
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Previous Release Mention |
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Related Blog |
Summary
When Exporting Course Content, New Quizzes are included in Common Cartridge exports and Course Content export files as XML file type allowing the import of existing quizzes to New Quizzes.
Change Benefit
This update enhances efficiency by enabling instructors to export New Quizzes in Course Exports.
Feature Workflow
Esport Content Course Export Type
In Settings, when creating a course export, New Quiz files are exported as XML files. Previously, New Quizzes were exported as a JSON file type.
Import Content Page
When Importing Course Content, select the Content Type Common Cartridge 1.x Package or Canvas Course Export Package in the drop-down menu [1], then choose the .imscc file type [2].
Import Content Import Existing Quizzes as New Quizzes Checkbox
Select the Import existing quizzes as New Quizzes checkbox.
Notes: The New Quizzes migration during course import/copy feature options must be enabled to display the checkbox. If this option is not chosen, Classic Quizzes will import as Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes will import as New Quizzes.
Feature Video
Sub-Account Bank Sharing
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
New Quizzes |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-05-15 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
Item Banks - share with sub-accounts |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Sub Accounts, Item Banks |
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Mobile App Support |
Not available |
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Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not available |
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Feature Option State |
Production-ready |
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Related Ideas |
[New Quizzes] Allow item banks to be created in and shared with subaccounts |
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Related Blog |
Summary
Admin and instructors can share item banks with sub-accounts when the Item Bank-Share with subaccounts permission is enabled at the Course Role or Account Role level.
Change Benefit
This feature streamlines resource sharing and enhances the overall efficiency of item bank management.
Feature Workflow
Item Banks Share Icon
At the account level, to share an item bank with a sub-account, select the desired item bank and click the Share icon.
Account Level Share Item Banks Account Tab
An Account tab [1] displays which allows admin to enter the sub-account to share with [2], select access [3], and view which sub-accounts the item bank is currently shared with [4]. Then click the Close button [5].
Course Level Share Item Bank Account Tab
At the course level, an Account tab [1] displays when sharing an item bank. Instructors can share with sub-accounts they are associated with [2], manage access [3] and view sub-accounts the item bank is currently shared with [4].
Item Bank Filter By Drop Down Menu
Additionally, the Filter By options are updated. The All Banks option is renamed Shared with me [1], a This Account filter is added [2] and the Banks Shared to Course option is renamed Shared with Courses [3] on the Item Banks page. Additionally, an Account search field displays when viewing the Institution Banks and Shared with Me filters [4] at the course and Account level.
Feature Video
<iframe width="560px" height="320px" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay *" title="Release Screencast: 2024-06-19 New Quizzes Sub-Account Bank Sharing" src="https://community.instructuremedia.com/embed/71673b62-08e5-472b-bf44-41d4e7e59fc7" frameborder="0"></iframe>
Outcome Alignment Sub-Account Bank Sharing and Additional Context
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
New Quizzes |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-05-15 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
Item Banks - share with subaccounts Item Banks-manage account |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Sub Accounts, Item Banks, Outcomes, New Quizzes |
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Mobile App Support |
Not available |
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Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not available |
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Feature Option State |
Production-ready |
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Related Ideas |
[New Quizzes] Allow any outcome available to the course to be aligned to questions in item banks |
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Related Blog |
Summary
At the sub-account level, sub-account specific item bank questions can be aligned to outcomes. Root account, sub-account and course names display in Item banks stating where outcomes are sourced and users can see which outcomes belong to courses and sub-accounts. Additionally, the source drop-down menu is available at the course level.
Change Benefit
These updates allow users to utilize sub-account Outcomes within item banks with New Quizzes.
Feature Workflow
To align outcomes to sub-account specific item banks at the sub-account level, use the Source drop-down menu to select either the root account [1] or the sub-account [2]. Then, select the desired outcomes to align.
At the course level, a Source drop-down menu is available allowing instructors to add outcomes from the root account [1] or the course [2].
Note: Adding sub-account level outcomes is unavailable. To add outcomes from the sub-account level, instructors should add desired outcomes to the course.
At the Root Account level, when viewing outcomes aligned to an item bank, users can view the source name of the outcome [1], which outcomes are sub-account outcomes [2] and which outcomes are course outcomes [3].
At the Sub-Account level, when viewing outcomes aligned to an item bank, users can view the source name of the outcome [1], which outcomes are not in that sub-account [2] and which outcomes are course outcomes [3].
At the Course level, when viewing outcomes aligned to an item bank, users can view the source name of the outcome [1], which outcomes are not in the current course [2].
Feature Video
Embed Code:
<iframe width="560px" height="320px" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay *" title="Release Screencast: 2024-06-15 New Quizzes Outcome Alignment Sub-Account Bank Sharing and Additional Context" src="https://community.instructuremedia.com/embed/2dbe28ff-1d96-40b1-a76f-c3cb64644df6" frameborder="0"></iframe>
Other Updates
Assignments
Enforcement of LTI Deep Linking Line Items
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Beta Environment Enforcement Availability |
2024-05-20 |
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Production Environment Enforcement Availability |
2024-06-10 |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected User Roles and Areas |
Admin, Instructors |
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Mobile App Support |
Not available |
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Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not available |
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Previous Feature Mention |
Canvas Deploy Notes (2023-03-01) |
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Related Ideas |
None |
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Related Blog |
Introducing Deep Linking Assignment Edit: Simplifying Content Management in Canvas |
Summary
The LTI Deep Linking Line Items on Assignment Edit Page is enforced for all institutions and the feature option is removed. This feature option allows LTI 1.3 tools to display a deep linking workflow on the Assignment edit page.
Note: Not all third-party tools are updated to automatically support this placement.
Change Benefit
This change allows instructors to launch a third-party tool before linking to select a specific content item or resource to attach.
Additional Details
To enable the placement, third-party tools need to have this placement added to the Developer Key. Additionally, applications with Assignment Selection placement available on developer keys already enabled may be affected.
Feature Video
Developer Keys
Removal of Submission_Type_Selection
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-05-20 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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Name of LTI Tool |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Related APIs |
None |
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Area |
Developer Keys |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
In the Developer Keys edit page, the submission_type_selection placement is removed for users. The submission_type_selection placement is only available for Instructure approved LTI tools. The tool will not be displayed in this placement until it is approved by the Instructure team.
Change Benefit
This update allows Instructure to better facilitate the number of items in the Submission Type drop-down menu.
Feature Workflow
Submission_Type_Selection Warning Message
If an LTI tool is not approved by Instructure, when trying to add a submission type selection using the Paste JSON Method, a warning displays after saving the LTI Key.
Feature Video
New Quizzes
Removal of New Quizzes Migration During Course Import/Copy Feature Option [Delayed as of 2024-06-04]
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Beta Environment Availability |
TBA |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Affected Canvas Areas |
Feature Options |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Previous Feature mention |
Summary
When New Quizzes is enabled the Import existing quizzes as New Quizzes checkbox is available by default on the Import Content page and Copy a Course page. Additionally, the New Quizzes Migration During Course Import/Copy feature option is removed.
Note: This change does not affect the functionality or operation of the feature option, nor does it force migration of New Quizzes.
Change Benefit
This update simplifies functionality, making it more convenient for administrators to utilize feature options.
Feature Workflow
Import Existing Quizzes as New Quizzes Checkbox
On the Import Content page, the Import existing quizzes to New Quizzes checkbox is available by default.
Course Copy page Import Existing Quizzes as New Quizzes Checkbox
Additionally, on the Copy a Course page, the Import existing quizzes as New Quizzes checkbox is available by default.
Feature Video
Platform/Integration
External Apps
Lucid Integration
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-05-20 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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Name of LTI Tool |
Lucid Integration |
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Permissions |
None |
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Related APIs |
None |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Area |
Assignments, Rich Content Editor |
Summary
Lucid Edu suite is integrated and enabled by default in all Canvas instances hosted in the US.
Note: All other regions should contact their Customer Success Manager to opt-in.
Change Benefit
This integration offers real-time collaboration tools to enhance interactions among users.
Feature Workflow
Rich Content Editor Lucid and External App Icons
In the Rich Content Editor toolbar, users can access the Lucid EDU suite using the Lucid icon [1] or the External Apps icon [2].
Initial Lucid Account Access Questions
Upon initial setup, instructors can review their role [1] and select if users are under the 13 years of age [2], then click the Next button [3].
Instructor Contact Lucid COPPA Request
If users are under 13 years of age, enter your email in the email field allowing Lucid to contact the institution and request COPPA consent.
Student Initial Lucid Access Questions
Upon initial setup for students, they can confirm their role [1], select if they are over 13 years of age [2], then click the Next button [3].
Under 13 years of Age Confirmation
If students state they are under 13 years of age, they must enter their birthday to confirm.
Under 13 years of age message
If confirmed a student is under 13 years of age, a message displays asking students to contact their teacher for Lucid access.
Lucid Account Login or Sign Up
After confirmation that users are over the age of 13, users can Log in with their existing Lucid credentials [1] or Sign up for a new account [2].
Account Upgraded Message
Users are upgraded to a free Educational plan with Lucid.
Account Verified Message
Once verified, click the Connect button to connect Lucid to Canvas.
Connect Your Lucid Account Link
Then, click the Connect your Lucid account Link.
Connect Canvas Grant Access Page
After reviewing the request for access, click the Grant Access button.
Lucidchart and Lucidspark Documents
Once Access is granted, users can access Lucidchart [1] and Lucidspark [2].
Embed Lucid Document Access Settings
To Embed a Lucid document, set the Access Settings [1], then click the Insert button [2].
Canvas View of Lucid in Pages
Once inserted, users can view and access the Lucid document directly in Canvas.
Add External Tool Submission Type in Assignment
To set Lucid as the submission type in assignments, select External Tools as the submission type [1], then click the Find button [2].
Configure External Tool Modal
Then select the Lucid Link to choose the desired Lucid document [1] and click the Select button [2].
Assignment Lucidchart and Lucidspark Options
Instructors can select Lucidspark [1] or Lucidchart [2] as the submission type. Then click the Next button [3].
Student View of Lucid Assignment
Students can view and complete the Lucid assignment directly in Canvas.
Student View Lucid Assignment Submit Assignment Button
After completing the assignment, click the Submit Assignment button.
Additional Details
When testing the Lucid integration, be sure to authenticate and/or create your own account. You should not test the integration when masquerading as any other user.
If you have asked to opt-out of this integration, it will not be enabled for your instance. If you have not already, but would prefer to do so, please contact your Customer Success Manager (CSM).
Feature Video
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