Respondus Training – May 2026
Join these expert-led training to learn best practices and get your questions answered. LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests Learn about our newer features, like using a second camera for greater control over the level of exam security, switching to Excel and Word during online exams, and exams that only […]
VoiceThread – More Flexible Private Replies
After hearing your feedback, we’re making private replies in VoiceThread more flexible! Starting May 1, you can customize whether private comments are permitted on each VoiceThread individually. Just go into the thread settings and select who, if anyone, can start a private conversation. This won’t alter the settings for any of your current VoiceThreads, so you don’t need to worry about making any changes if […]
End of Semester Reminders – Spring 2026
Greetings VCU Faculty, We hope your Spring semester has gone well. As you wrap up your course and transition into the summer, please review the items below to help guide your end‑of‑term preparations. Fall 2026 Course Shells Available Now Course shells for the Fall 2026 semester are officially available in Canvas for all instructors. As […]
VoiceThread Training – April 2026
Join VoiceThread for their free workshops! If you are new to VoiceThread or just want some new ideas, this interactive and hands-on explorations is just what you need. All sessions are led by VoiceThread’s instructional designer and online educator, George Haines, who will share his expertise to help you get the most from VoiceThread. Using VoiceThread in Canvas: Part 1- non-graded […]
Respondus Training – April 2026
Join these expert-led training to learn best practices and get your questions answered. LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests Learn about our newer features, like using a second camera for greater control over the level of exam security, switching to Excel and Word during online exams, and exams that only […]
VoiceThread Training – March 2026
Join VoiceThread for their free workshops! If you are new to VoiceThread or just want some new ideas, this interactive and hands-on explorations is just what you need. All sessions are led by VoiceThread’s instructional designer and online educator, George Haines, who will share his expertise to help you get the most from VoiceThread. VoiceThread Assignments in your LMS – […]
Respondus Training – March 2026
Join these expert-led training to learn best practices and get your questions answered. LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests Learn about our newer features like switching to Excel and Word during online exams, exams that only use screen recording (no webcams), or using a second camera for greater control over […]
Canvas Feature Updates – February 2026
Course Settings – Cross-listing Updated to InstUI Production Environment Availability: 2/25/2026 The Cross-list modal is updated to use React and InstUI. Functionality remains unchanged, but there are minor visual updates to improve consistency. These cosmetic changes, such as field styling or borders, do not affect how the modal works. This update gives the Cross-list form […]
Canvas Feature Updates – January 2026
Blueprint Courses – Direct Link to Courses Production Environment Availability: 1/14/2026 In the Blueprint Associations modal, a direct link to associated courses is added. This update allows users to navigate directly to the associated courses. Click the desired course link to access the course directly. SpeedGrader – Performance and Usability Upgrades for SpeedGrader Feature Preview […]
Reminder: Hard Deletes and Upcoming Course Shells
Hard Deletes: This is a reminder that VCU Learning Management Systems will begin permanently deleting Canvas Courses that are 5 or more years old on June 1, 2026 to remain in compliance with the data retention policies of The Library of Virginia. For more information, visit the Records Management Policy & Canvas Usage at VCU […]