Canvas Feature Updates – April 2025
New Quizzes – Student Analysis Report CSV Update
Production Environment Availability: 4/9/2025
In the New Quizzes Student Analysis Report CSV:
- HTML processing is removed from answers.
- SIS data is available when instructors have the necessary permission.
- A Status column includes the following item state values:
- Graded – The student answered the question, either correctly or incorrectly.
- Not Graded – The question is awaiting grading (applies only to Essay or File Upload questions).
- Not Attempted – The question was not included in the student’s quiz.
No Answer – The student did not answer the question, but it was part of the quiz. - Not Supported – The question type is not supported by the Student Analysis Report.
- N.A. – An error state indicating missing important data from the modal.
This update streamlines the grading and review process, making it easier to interpret quiz data efficiently.
When the SIS Data-read permission is enabled for instructors, SIS data displays in the Student Analysis report CSV.
A Status column displays for each question in a quiz.
Media – Media Player with Improved Accessibility and Usability
Production Environment Availability: 4/24/2025
The media player playback experience has been improved with enhanced accessibility, adaptive streaming, and privacy features.
- The default embed size is increased to 480x300px.
- The play bar is redesigned and repositioned.
- An open-source media player is integrated to align with the Canvas design pattern.
- The Closed Caption icon is updated.
- Keyboard accessibility is improved with the addition of a hidden shortcut icon.
- Privacy measures are enhanced to ensure secure playback.
- Video quality automatically adjusts based on available bandwidth. Update: This feature will gradually become available worldwide between April 19 and April 30.
- Note: This feature will be available in the beta environment on 2025-04-19.
- The ability to upload and delete closed captions.
- Note: The Caption Delete feature will be available in the beta environment on 2025-04-19.
Note: This update impacts all areas where the media player is used. This update is not currently available in Studio, subscribe to the Studio Release Notes for upcoming changes.
This update provides better usability, accessibility, and integration, offering a more intuitive design, improved navigation, and greater compatibility with Canvas. These updates streamline the user experience while maintaining familiarity and long-term support.
The media player embed size is increased [1]. The toolbar is redesigned and repositioned to allow full-screen playback [2]. Additionally, the Closed Caption icon is updated [3].
Keyboard only users can access a keyboard shortcut icon.
The Keyboard shortcut icon displays a list of actions and shortcuts.
Click the Options button, to upload and delete subtitles.
New Quizzes – Improved Navigation
Production Environment Availability: 4/23/2025
When building a quiz in New Quizzes the Course Navigation and breadcrumbs display. Additionally, the Moderate tab and Reports tab are switched in the Quiz Menu. This update improves navigation and streamlines the quiz-building experience by providing consistent access to key tools. Note: Instructors can collapse the Course Navigation using the Menu icon for a more focused view.
When creating or editing a New Quiz, instructors can view breadcrumbs [1], the Course Navigation [2], and the View as Student button [3].
