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Release notes outline upcoming customer-impacting changes that are expected to display 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 Beta environment…
Release notes outline upcoming customer-impacting changes that are expected to display in beta and/or production environments. Please note that features considered for future development are not included in the notes. Unless otherwise stated, all features in this release are available in the Beta environment on 2026-01-26…
I am trying to understand the badge requirements for the "Course Grade" Course Item for the "Complete Item" and "Percentage Score" Trigger Type. I want to award a badge to all students who have scored at least a certain percentage (~90-95%) on every Quiz in the course for a fully asynchronous professional development…
Summary This is a reminder of an important update regarding the Canvas Login UI. To enhance security, accessibility, and user experience, we are deprecating the legacy Login UI and automatically migrating all institutions to the New Canvas Login UI who don’t opt-in ahead of the deprecation date. This post covers the key…
Since Canvas Portfolio reached General Availability (GA), we’ve heard a lot of valuable feedback from current users and the wider Instructure community. We appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in what’s coming next, and want to highlight upcoming improvements based on this feedback. Changes Coming in Q1 Enrollment Sync…
When students enroll in a program, they expect to start learning right away. But in Catalog, that first step has not always been smooth. Instead of seeing all their courses in Canvas, students had to manually launch each one before it appeared on their dashboard. That extra step often caused confusion. Students wondered if…
Canvas on iOS 26: Experience "Liquid Glass" We’re excited to unveil a fresh look for the Canvas mobile apps on iOS 26! This update embraces Apple’s new Liquid Glass design system, bringing a more modern, fluid, and immersive feel to our Learner, Educator, and Parent experiences. What’s Changing? The core of this redesign…
Canvas Portfolios: Now in the Palm of Your Hand! Following our recent announcement of Canvas Portfolios in Canvas, we’re thrilled to bring this powerful tool directly to your mobile devices. Whether you’re a student showcasing your latest project or a teacher reviewing student growth, you can now access Portfolios…
We will be performing scheduled maintenance on Canvas Catalog as part of a planned infrastructure upgrade. This effort is part of our ongoing commitment to improve platform performance, reliability, and long-term stability. What is happening Canvas Catalog will be temporarily unavailable during the timeframes listed below.…
Dear Parchment Digital Badges Community, We are excited to introduce a change many of you have been asking for. Starting from January 26 in Beta and moving to Production on February 9, your grading setup in Canvas will power badge awarding in Parchment Digital Badges This ensures that badges are issued according to the…
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…
As a product manager, one of the most rewarding parts of my role is seeing how customers actually use what we build. Not just the workflows we design for, but the ones that emerge once a tool is placed in real classrooms, under real constraints, with real time pressure. Over the past few months, I’ve spent time talking…
We are happy to share a major milestone in our journey of content accessibility in Canvas: the upcoming launch of our new Course Accessibility Checker. The tool will be integrated into the core Canvas experience and access to it can be controlled at both the account and course level. As accessibility mandates and…
Big News for Canvas Admins: Lucid Just Got Easier We heard you! And we’ve collaborated closely to bring you a more powerful, intuitive experience. Join us for a Customer Learn More Session, hosted by Instructure, led by the Lucid Product Team. In this session, Lucid will deep dive into Lucid’s new, improved Canvas…
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…
Admin Library Configuration & Optimization Is your edtech library acting as the "single source of truth" your district needs? Join us for a deep dive into Admin Library configuration, where we will share "tips & tricks" to streamline your management processes. A well-maintained library is vital for compliance and informed…
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,…
The keynotes and sessions in Spokane may be over, but the conversation is just getting started. Join us for the InstructureCon25 Encore Series—a book club for the Instructure Community that brings the voices of featured speakers into your everyday learning. One book at a time, we’ll read, reflect, and keep the…
You’re invited to join our upcoming Canvas Office Hours, a dedicated session designed specifically for our Business and Government partners. This is your opportunity to ask questions, review release notes, and collaborate with other organizations.