Canvas Feature Updates – September 2025
Canvas Media – YouTube Overlay Production Environment Availability: 9/24/2025 When the YouTube Content overlay feature option is enabled, an overlay message displays in Canvas for YouTube videos not hosted in Canvas Studio to alert viewers that ads may appear. The message displays in the browser before the video plays. This update allows teachers and students […]
Canvas Feature Updates – August 2025
Groups – Tooltip Added for Group Section Requirement Setting Production Environment Availability: 8/13/2025 In the Groups page, when the Require group members to be in the same section checkbox is selected a tooltip displays. This tooltip provides additional context to help users understand what the setting does. When the Require group members to be in the […]
Canvas Feature Updates – July 2025
Rich Content Editor – Resize Controls Production Environment Availability: 7/16/2025 The Rich Content Editor (RCE) includes a plus and minus icon to resize the editor. This update improves accessibility by adding icons that let users easily resize the editor, providing an alternative to the previous drag-to-resize option. Use the plus and minus icons to resize […]
Canvas Feature Updates – June 2025
Sections – Separate Fields for Date and Time Production Environment Availability: 6/4/2025 In the Course Sections Edit page, the Start and End Date fields have separate inputs for date and time. This update provides more precise scheduling control. SpeedGrader – Studio Media Comment Screen Capture and Auto Captioning Feature Option Production Environment Availability: 6/4/2025 An Auto […]
Canvas Feature Updates – May 2025
New Quizzes – Text Block Production Environment Availability: 5/17/2025 In New Quizzes, instructors are able to provide students additional context with standalone text or prompts that are not tied to questions on a New Quiz. This update allows instructors to add sections to their quizzes that do not require a question to include instructions or […]
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: 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 […]
Canvas Feature Updates – March 2025
Courses – Public Course Search Interface Update Production Environment Availability: 3/12/2025 When searching for public courses, an error state appears when no entries are found. Additionally, the User Interface is improved to better align with the Instructure brand and accessibility requirements. This update enhances user experience by providing clear feedback when no public courses match […]
Canvas Feature Update – February 2025
Sections – Cross-Listed Section Visibility and Restrictions Production Environment Availability: 2/12/2025 When course sections are cross-listed, the original section remains visible but is set to read-only in the original course. Previously, the cross-listed section was removed from view. This update enhances transparency and tracking by keeping cross-listed sections visible as read-only in the original course. It […]
Canvas Feature Updates January 2025
SpeedGrader – Improved SpeedGrader Experience Production Environment Availability: 1/18/2025 SpeedGrader is updated for faster load times and enhanced stability. Additional interface updates include: This feature enhances performance for a faster, smoother experience for users handling larger courses or complex assignments. Upgrading the backend technology improves SpeedGrader’s ability to manage high-demand tasks more efficiently and reliably. […]
Canvas Feature Updates – December 2024
Announcements – Added Option Production Environment Availability: 12/04/2024 On the Announcement Edit page, the Participants must respond to the topic before viewing other replies checkbox is added. The Participants must respond to the topic before viewing other replies checkbox is available when instructors choose to allow participants to comment. This feature encourages independent thinking and […]