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At the heart of our mission is a commitment to creating tools that are not only powerful but also intuitive and easy to use. We know that sometimes, even when a feature works perfectly from a technical standpoint, the design or flow can still cause frustration. To better address these challenges, we are excited to announce…
DEAR ADMIN,PLEASE CLARIFY WHY I AM NOT ABLE TO CREATE NEW QUIZZES IN CANVAS LMS ,BEFORE THREE DAYS I WAS ABLE TO CREATE BUILD OPTION IN QUIZ BUT NOT ONLY SAVE OPTION IS AVAILABLE WHEN I CREATE A QUIZ IN MODULE .I AM UNABLE TO IMPORT MY QTI.ZIP FILE TO NEW QUIZ IN THE BUILD FEATURE AND NO ITEM BANK IS AVAILABLE ON THE SIDE…
Release notes outline upcoming customer-impacting changes that are expected to be displayed in beta and/or production environments. Please note that features considered for future development are not included in the notes. [info callout] Unless otherwise stated, all features in this release are available in the Production…
Hi all, I'm at a medical school and we grade students on how well they can perform a doctor's visit. This activity is graded by faculty watching in real time with a checklist of required elements. Is there anyway in Canvas to have an assignment with the checklist that the faculty completes?
We have enabled the automatic migration of Classic to New Quizzes. When we import QTI files, though, they always fail to load as New Quizzes. If we disabled New Quiz Migration, it works. Why does it only work for Classic Quizzes? Are there any guaranteed tools that will generate QTI files that will import correctly as New…
Is it possible to change the system-wide notification defaults for a hosted Canvas instance? Since I can't find a way to do it, nor any reference to doing it, I'm assuming not but wanted to make sure before I give that as an answer.
I'm attempting to change the default formatting (font size, style, color) within the RCE for either an entire course or across my whole college. Is this possible?
I need to make an adjustment to the due dates for several quizzes and other assignments for one student who has been in the hospital. I have tried to follow the directions given to Moderate a quiz. However, nothing I do with a closed or open quiz brings up a list with Moderate this Quiz as an option. What do I do now? Mary…
We’re currently in the thick of reviewing nearly 400 incredible session proposals for InstructureCon 2026. It’s a great problem to have, but here’s the reality: we have more amazing ideas than we have time slots. Since this event is for you, we want the Community to help us set the priorities. When you’re looking at a…
Accessibility improvements are coming and bringing along automated captioning to Canvas with it! Through real-time video transcripts, both Canvas and Canvas Studio users will be able to search, follow, and revisit key moments in videos, plus more. We are happy to announce a major upgrade to your video experience which will…
Summary [info callout] Mar 26, 2026 - The Native Discovery Page feature is now available in Canvas Beta. Please refer to this guide for how to configure and enable the feature while it is still under development. The Native Discovery Page is an optional feature and does not impact existing Discovery URL configurations…
On November 15, 2025, we’re excited to make Canvas Portfolio generally available (GA) to all Canvas LMS customers at no additional cost. Canvas Portfolio makes it easier for educators to assess learning and for students to showcase their growth, all in one place. A New Era of Portfolios Canvas Portfolio brings together the…
Release Timing: Generally Available on February 25, 2026 as a Feature Option Regional Availability: Globally Supported Customer Type: All Customers Available with: Canvas Key Takeaway: The Course Accessibility Checker is a course-level tool that enables instructors to identify, remediate, and validate accessibility issues…
I often need to make updates to many courses at the same time. I have template versions of the course that then get copied out to the instructors. Sometimes, I need to make a change to one page or one module. There are warnings that importing the same content with the same name will overwrite existing content, but that…
We’re excited to unveil our Canvas Collaborative Roadmap, which summarizes our team’s priorities for improving Canvas in response to your needs. Together, these improvements are designed to reduce friction in the workflows educators rely on most, from course setup and content creation to grading, feedback, and learner…
Hello. I am looking for some serious, fast help regarding student picture submissions for assignments, When student pictures load inside of assignment, they are sideways. When I use "Rotate" button, ALL tools disappear, not allowing any kind of mark-up or any tool use. First picture is what I see right away. Second is an…
When a student submits an assignment with the incorrect orientation, it is easy to rotate it. However, after rotating, the "T" button is unavailable. This was not always the case. Any thoughts on why this is or how I can change it back?
Ethical Issues One major ethical issue in this scenario is bias in AI recommendations. AI systems rely on data to make decisions, and if the data is incomplete or biased, the system may inaccurately assess learners. For example, a student who initially struggles may be continuously assigned lower-level content, limiting…
Discussion 2 As an instructional designer, I would create an AI-enhanced online learning experience that is intentionally designed to support diverse learners through accessibility, inclusivity, and flexibility. To support diverse learners, I would integrate an AI-powered adaptive learning system that adjusts content based…
Discussion Prompt 1 One example of an AI tool used in education is an adaptive learning platform that analyzes student performance and automatically adjusts the level of content presented to the learner. While this can personalize learning, it also raises important ethical concerns. First, fairness is a major concern. AI…
Summary:The Learning Mastery Gradebook allows drag-and-drop reordering of outcome columns, and this triggers a call to /api/v1/courses/:course_id/assign_outcome_order. The API returns 204 No Content (success), but the column order does not persist after page refresh. Steps to Reproduce: Open Learning Mastery Gradebook for…
I have a developer key in our Test instance: How would I use this in a local program to make a REST API call? Looking at https://developerdocs.instructure.com/services/canvas/oauth2/file.developer_keys: Developer keys are OAuth2 client ID and secret pairs stored in Canvas that allow third-party applications to request…
We are getting this error today when syncing the web_logs table and the sync fails. I have never seen this one. 'invalid input value for enum canvas_logs.web_logs__web_application_context_type: "SisBatch"' Has anyone else seen this?
Graded discussions do not appear to be eligible as badge requirements in Blackboard Ultra (only assignments, tests, or modules). Is it possible to use graded discussion forums as triggers for badge awards?
Hi — I've been struggling to initialize our "submissions" table using the dap CLI and I've narrowed down the problem to Python 3.14. I'm able to successfully run the same exact initdb command (on the same EC2 instance) under Python 3.13 and 3.12. On Python 3.14.2, the import successfully processes about 34 million records…
I'm building a tool for my institution that imports grades from another LTI tool into Canvas so instructors can automate late assignment policies not otherwise supported by Canvas. I'm trying to use the LTIv1.3 ID which is readily available on the LTI-side as a link to the student record on Canvas, but I can't find the ID…
Hi, We are transitioning to ILP to sync course data from Colleague to Canvas. The connection itself is working successfully. However, I need some assistance with getting Blueprint courses applied to the course shells in Canvas. Currently, we use a .csv courses file to create the courses and associate them with the…
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…
Join us as we explore tools to lessen the chaos surrounding content management. We will take a look at Blueprinting, Course Templating, and Course Pacing as avenues to help distribute and manage content effectively and providing your institution the support from Instructure, if need be. You will have the opportunity to see…
The Instructure Community Developers Group is gathering to meet some fellow developers of Canvas customizations and external tool integrations. Discuss projects you're working on, success stories of past projects, and things you may be struggling with. Request to join the Instructure Community Developers Google Group to…
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,…
Discover how New Quizzes gives you more powerful tools to assess student learning while actually saving you time. This session focuses on faculty-favorite features, including AI-powered question creation and enhanced support and settings. We’ll demonstrate how to provide more flexible accommodations and use richer data to…
