[{"id":5821,"date":"2026-11-05T12:40:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T17:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/?p=5821"},"modified":"2026-11-05T12:40:54","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T17:40:54","slug":"canvas-feature-updates-september-2026-canvas-portfolio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/2026\/11\/05\/canvas-feature-updates-september-2026-canvas-portfolio\/","title":{"rendered":"Canvas Feature Updates &#8211; September 2026 (Canvas Portfolio)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Assignment Import- Instructor, Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Production Environment Availability: 9\/19\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users can import multiple Canvas assignments at once and add them as requirements. Imported assignments create separate requirement cards with titles and descriptions pulled from Canvas. Both fields, along with all standard evidence fields, remain fully editable after import. Each imported assignment includes a link back to the original Canvas assignment for quick reference.Edited evidence does not sync with Canvas assignments. Changes made in one location do not carry over to the other. A banner during import and on the evidence detail view makes this clear. A Course Assignment evidence type is available in the Requirement type for Showcase and Evaluation Evidence creation menus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Add submitted assignments page, choose the desired assignments [1], then click the <strong>Add<\/strong> button [2].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-b9779566a51e58-deeb-1024x633.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-b9779566a51e58-deeb-1024x633.avif 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-b9779566a51e58-deeb-300x186.avif 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-b9779566a51e58-deeb-768x475.avif 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-b9779566a51e58-deeb-1536x950.avif 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-b9779566a51e58-deeb.avif 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Separate Course Assignment cards are created and displayed in the Evidence section. Users can edit the assignment in the Edit evidence tray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the desired assignment&#8217;s <strong>Options<\/strong> menu icon [1].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Edit<\/strong> [2], <strong>Duplicate<\/strong> [3], or <strong>Delete<\/strong> [4].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-ff90702ef62c3-c59a-1024x616.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-ff90702ef62c3-c59a-1024x616.avif 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-ff90702ef62c3-c59a-300x180.avif 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-ff90702ef62c3-c59a-768x462.avif 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-ff90702ef62c3-c59a-1536x924.avif 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-ff90702ef62c3-c59a.avif 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a new assignment, click the <strong>Add evidence<\/strong> link [1], then click the <strong>Create new evidence<\/strong> link [2]. Student view of each imported assignment linking back to the original Canvas assignment for quick reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-a866d48aa99d28-f31c-776x1024.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-a866d48aa99d28-f31c-776x1024.avif 776w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-a866d48aa99d28-f31c-227x300.avif 227w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-a866d48aa99d28-f31c-768x1014.avif 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-a866d48aa99d28-f31c.avif 1082w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instructor view of each imported assignment linking back to the original Canvas assignment for quick reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-8dfbb44d972e3-2507-1024x618.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-8dfbb44d972e3-2507-1024x618.avif 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-8dfbb44d972e3-2507-300x181.avif 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-8dfbb44d972e3-2507-768x463.avif 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-8dfbb44d972e3-2507-1536x927.avif 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-8dfbb44d972e3-2507.avif 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assignment Snapshot- Instructors, Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Production Environment Availability: 9\/19\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attaching an assignment submission as portfolio evidence automatically captures a snapshot of the submission&#8217;s state. When a submission is attached as evidence, a snapshot captures its current state, including the submission date. Later edits to the original assignment don&#8217;t change what a viewer sees. The most recent snapshot date displays on the submission Users can upload the same assignment multiple times to show progress across different snapshots. Files under 50MB display with a preview and download option in the shared view. Files over 50MB aren&#8217;t included in the shared view but remain available as a direct download link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A snapshot displays with the submission attachment and the submission date and time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"431\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-3ec255ecff10b-bf1a.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-3ec255ecff10b-bf1a.avif 431w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-3ec255ecff10b-bf1a-300x158.avif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assignment Sharing- Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Production Environment Availability: 9\/19\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Learners can share assignment submissions as evidence in Evaluation and Showcase Portfolios, replacing the previous hidden assignment approach. Clear warnings display when sharing evidence or a portfolio, noting file size restrictions and which files are affected.Files under 50 MB included in full in the shared view, with a preview and the option to download the submission. Files over 50 MB not shown in the shared view. The submission links out to the original assignment in Canvas and remains available for download by direct link in the non-shared view. \u00a0Lets learners share coursework straight from an assignment, with upfront warnings about which files won&#8217;t appear in the shared view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once evidence has been saved, click the <strong>Share<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-7e75336e81c6e8-c325-1024x853.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-7e75336e81c6e8-c325-1024x853.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-7e75336e81c6e8-c325-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-7e75336e81c6e8-c325-768x640.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-7e75336e81c6e8-c325-1536x1280.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-7e75336e81c6e8-c325.png 1702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toggle on the <strong>Allow anyone with the link to view<\/strong> feature. Warnings display letting users know if they have file size restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-8641ca221c6d58-a60a-412x1024.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-8641ca221c6d58-a60a-412x1024.avif 412w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-8641ca221c6d58-a60a-121x300.avif 121w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-8641ca221c6d58-a60a.avif 572w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Assignments submissions to Projects- Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Production Environment Availability: 9\/19\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learners can add assignment submissions directly to portfolio projects. Once added, assignment files remain viewable by learners and educators regardless of course or term status. File size and format limits apply when attaching assignments. Keeps portfolio evidence complete and reliable over time, even after a course closes or a term ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When creating evidence, click the Add assignment submissions to add submissions directly to the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-1a74e2104054c-9290-814x1024.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-1a74e2104054c-9290-814x1024.avif 814w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-1a74e2104054c-9290-238x300.avif 238w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-1a74e2104054c-9290-768x966.avif 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-1a74e2104054c-9290.avif 1192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shared Content Comments- Instructors, Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Production Environment Availability: 9\/19\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Viewers of shared content can sign in with their Canvas account to leave comments on Portfolio evidence, no separate account or password needed. To leave comments the user needs to be from the exact same institution the evidence was shared from by the Portfolio owner. A Sign in to comment button displays on shared content. Viewers are redirected to their institution&#8217;s Canvas login, and once signed in, they can post comments. Viewers can still see shared content without logging in, signing in is only required to comment. Commenting is available on showcase evidence, not just evaluation evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To let viewers comment on a shared portfolio evidence, turn on the <strong>Allow Comments<\/strong> toggle when you share it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-1a74e2104054c-9290-1-814x1024.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-1a74e2104054c-9290-1-814x1024.avif 814w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-1a74e2104054c-9290-1-238x300.avif 238w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-1a74e2104054c-9290-1-768x966.avif 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-1a74e2104054c-9290-1.avif 1192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the shared view, if comments are allowed, viewers who want to comment see a <strong>Login<\/strong> link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"861\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-7f6ee571f19958-269b.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-7f6ee571f19958-269b.avif 861w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-7f6ee571f19958-269b-300x147.avif 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-7f6ee571f19958-269b-768x377.avif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Embedded Content- Instructors, Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Production Environment Availability: 9\/19\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users can embed external HTML-based content in the Rich Content Editor (RCE), such as YouTube videos, Miro boards, Google Slides, and interactive prototypes directly into portfolios and evidence items, instead of uploading static files or linking out. Embedded content displays directly in the portfolio, so reviewers can watch a video, scroll a document, or interact with a prototype without leaving the page. Lets users showcase interactive work exactly as intended, and lets reviewers engage directly in the portfolio instead of juggling external links and tabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To embed content in the Rich Content Editor, click the <strong>HTML editor<\/strong> icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"861\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-7f6ee571f19958-269b-1.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-7f6ee571f19958-269b-1.avif 861w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-7f6ee571f19958-269b-1-300x147.avif 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/11\/image-7f6ee571f19958-269b-1-768x377.avif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Editing Published Portfolios- Instructors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Production Environment Availabilty: 9\/19\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instructors can make certain edits to an evaluation portfolio after it&#8217;s published, instead of it being fully locked. Instructors can add a new course that updates learner enrollment, add a new requirement to any section, add a new section, and edit the portfolio title and description. Instructors can&#8217;t edit or delete an existing requirement, remove a skill tag from one, or delete a course already tied to the portfolio. To change a requirement substantively, add a new one alongside it. Editing a published portfolio doesn&#8217;t auto-save. All changes stay in the browser until the teacher re-publishes and confirms. After re-publishing, student portfolio statuses are recalculated. A student marked Completed can move back to In Progress if a new requirement doesn&#8217;t yet have matching evidence. Students in newly added courses automatically get a portfolio, starting at Not Started. Status updates appear live on the instructor&#8217;s dashboard without needing to refresh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assignment Import- Instructor, Students Production Environment Availability: 9\/19\/2026 Users can import multiple Canvas assignments at once and add them as requirements. Imported assignments create separate requirement cards with titles and descriptions pulled from Canvas. Both fields, along with all standard evidence fields, remain fully editable after import. 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Accounts with a customized setting keep their current configuration. In the Dashboard, course card color overlay is disabled by default. Previously, this was enabled by default. Users that already changed this setting keep their current configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dashboard &#8211; Customizable Dashboard Default Status Update- Students&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Production Environment Availability: 8\/15\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Customizable Dashboard for Learners feature is enabled by default for all institutions but can still be disabled if needed. All students can use the dashboard button to switch between dashboard experiences. 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It is an active ecosystem designed [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":574,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[79,117,80,90],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5815","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-canvas","category-event","category-online-teaching-and-development","category-teaching-with-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/574"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5815"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5815\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":5810,"date":"2026-08-04T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/?p=5810"},"modified":"2026-08-03T11:44:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:44:37","slug":"beginning-of-semester-reminders-fall-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/2026\/08\/04\/beginning-of-semester-reminders-fall-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginning of Semester Reminders &#8211; Fall 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greetings Faculty and Staff,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome back! To ensure a smooth start to the upcoming semester, please review the following important reminders. For questions, email <a href=\"mailto:lsrequest@vcu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lsrequest@vcu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Canvas Login<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to Canvas using the Canvas Login Portal page at <a href=\"http:\/\/go.vcu.edu\/canvas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/go.vcu.edu\/canvas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/08\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/08\/image.png 833w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/08\/image-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/08\/image-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Creation and Enrollment Provisioning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ellucian Intelligent Learning Platform (ILP) integrates our Ellucian SIS (Banner) with Canvas seamlessly, allowing Canvas to receive changes made in Banner within seconds of them being made. This is also the same tool that enables course grades to be submitted directly from Canvas to eServices for midterms and finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What does this mean for course enrollments?<\/strong> ILP provides real-time updates directly from Banner into Canvas, ensuring course information, student and instructor enrollments, and user data are always up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Missing an enrollment?<\/strong> If you or a student are missing a course enrollment, please check with your department or registrar&#8217;s office to ensure assignments are correctly entered in Banner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Have questions?<\/strong> For questions regarding the status of a student or instructor within Canvas, contact the Learning Systems team at <strong><a href=\"mailto:LSrequest@vcu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LSrequest@vcu.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When will the next term be available in Canvas? <\/strong>Learning Systems provisions a new term in Canvas when advance registration opens for that term. For specific dates, please reference the official <a href=\"https:\/\/registrar.vcu.edu\/registration\/registration-guide\/registration-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration Dates page<\/a> on the University Registrar website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For additional information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/go.vcu.edu\/canvas-ilp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">go.vcu.edu\/canvas-ilp<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Copy a Canvas Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/learningsystems.vcu.edu\/canvas\/instructors\/building-your-canvas-course\/export-and-import-course-content\/export\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">export<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/learningsystems.vcu.edu\/canvas\/instructors\/building-your-canvas-course\/export-and-import-course-content\/import\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">import<\/a> workflow for moving course information from old courses into new shells. You can use our <a href=\"https:\/\/coursecreate.ts.vcu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">non-academic course creation tool<\/a> to make a primary template to store course exports<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have your primary course template configured, you can now use the <a href=\"https:\/\/learningsystems.vcu.edu\/canvas\/instructors\/building-your-canvas-course\/copy-a-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">course copy feature<\/a> for future terms. This can be done by anyone with the &#8216;Teacher&#8217; role in a Canvas course. Note that you can only copy content into an <em>existing<\/em> course. For more information, visit the Copy a Course page linked above or watch the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/vcu.mediaspace.kaltura.com\/media\/Importing+Course+Content+in+Canvas\/1_76i9xugv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Importing Course Content in Canvas<\/a>\u2019 video.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>All Canvas 3rd Party Tools have unique functionality; course copy behavior with integrated tools may vary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Embedded VoiceThreads are intended to copy seamlessly with your course content. If any problems arise, please email <a href=\"mailto:support@voicethread.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support@voicethread.com<\/a> for assistance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canvas Course and Grade Export Advisory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to course export\/import best practices, it is advised to <a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660866-how-do-i-export-grades-in-the-gradebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">export course grades<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660639-how-do-i-view-and-download-reports-in-course-analytics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your course roster<\/a> from Canvas, which includes student emails. Additionally, it is strongly recommended that instructors back up any course content they wish to use in the future <a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660734-how-do-i-export-a-canvas-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">by following these steps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course or Section Cross-Listing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our custom course merge tool, developed by Learning Systems, simplifies management for instructors overseeing multiple sections of a course. It enhances the student interface by presenting a single, clearly labeled parent course, which can be given a custom name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To prepare for cross-listing, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/learningsystems.vcu.edu\/canvas\/instructors\/managing-course-groups-and-sections\/cross-list-merge-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cross-Listing Course Sections<\/a> page or watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/vcu.mediaspace.kaltura.com\/media\/Cross+Listing+in+Canvas\/1_8hlre0fu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cross-Listing in Canvas<\/a> video. These resources provide essential information and step-by-step instructions, including how to perform a custom cross-list (merge) of your courses, best practices, and important FERPA compliance guidelines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong> Please refrain from manually enrolling students in courses. Manual enrollments may be overridden by the automated system enrollment process, which could result in students being unenrolled and potentially losing access to course activity and progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Publishing and Unpublishing Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A course becomes visible to students once it has been published by the instructor. Publishing a course makes it accessible to students&#8217; Canvas dashboards. For detailed guidance, please refer to the instructions on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-publish-a-course\/ta-p\/1185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Publish and Unpublish a Canvas Course<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canvas 3rd-Party Tools &amp; IT Governance Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of June 1, 2026, instructor-level LTI configurations are disabled to ensure compliance with VCU data security and accessibility standards. Third-party tools can no longer be added directly to individual courses and must undergo centralized review prior to deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Requirements &amp; Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Standard &amp; Agreements:<\/strong> Proposed tools must hold an active VCU institutional agreement, support LTI 1.3, provide VPAT\/HECVAT compliance documentation, and offer vendor-provided end-user support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review Pathway:<\/strong> Submissions must be initiated through the <a href=\"https:\/\/itgovernance.vcu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VCU IT Governance Portal<\/a>. Approval relies on meeting institutional compliance criteria and technical feasibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deployment Timeline:<\/strong> Approved tools are installed exclusively during scheduled end-of-semester maintenance windows. Complete requests, including all vendor documentation, must be submitted <strong>at least 6 weeks prior<\/strong> to a window to be considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before initiating a request, review currently installed tools and track active evaluations on the <a href=\"https:\/\/learningsystems.vcu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VCU Learning Systems website<\/a>. Direct governance or technical integration questions to ITGov@vcu.edu or lsrequest@vcu.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In case you missed it\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/2025\/06\/23\/kalturas-transition-to-the-v7-player\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaltura\u2019s Transition to the V7 Player<\/a>: The Kaltura video players in Canvas have been updated to use the new V7 player, replacing the previous V2 version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start Strong: Launching Your Course in Canvas | August 10 | 11:00am &#8211; 12:15pm OR\u00a0 August 13 | 11:00am &#8211; 12:15pm | <\/strong>Both dates Virtual, via Zoom<strong> | <em><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeARjO26ucrhMF1CW5nQT6_33QRyAyUy7Hz8ocj06NAdaGh-A\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re new to Canvas\u2014 or if you\u2019re looking for more efficient ways to set up your course\u2014 this session is for you! A well-organized course site can support student success. In this session, we\u2019ll focus on setting up your course shell, organize content for clarity and flow, review communication tools, and create a site that helps students easily navigate your materials from day one. We\u2019ll also highlight how intentional site design can support a smoother, more manageable teaching experience throughout the semester. &nbsp;<br><br><strong>Teaching With Technology at VCU: An Interactive Exchange and Expo<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save the date for LEDstudio and Academic Technologies&#8217; Teaching with Technology at VCU: An Interactive Exchange and Expo in the Cabell Library, Room 303. Join faculty and university partners for a hands-on event exploring teaching, course design, instructional technology, and student engagement. Bring your laptop and an assignment, activity, or course element you&#8217;d like to rethink or redesign, and leave with practical ideas you can apply to your teaching. Help us plan by completing the brief interest survey below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, contact Cairo Jones at <strong>jonesc34@vcu.edu<\/strong> or visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/i8NNyUHsguRjFnmc7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/i8NNyUHsguRjFnmc7<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individual or Group Faculty Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faculty who would like individual or group\/departmental training can request a session anytime by selecting the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/learningsystems.vcu.edu\/training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Training<\/a>\u201d button on the Learning Systems website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These sessions are designed for instructors who want to learn how to use the instructional tools supported by Learning Systems, including Canvas and Kaltura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training Recordings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope you had a chance to take part in this spring\u2019s training opportunities. If you weren\u2019t able to attend, you can still explore the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learningsystems.vcu.edu\/training\/recorded-training-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recorded sessions<\/a><\/strong>; most of which were led by Learning Systems\u2019 Support Lead, Jon Reed, in collaboration with the LEDstudios instructional design team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VCU IT Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To stay aware of IT systems and service outages, you can subscribe to updates on the <a href=\"http:\/\/it.vcustatus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IT Status<\/a> page (click <strong>\u201cSubscribe to updates\u201d<\/strong> in the top right corner).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you run into any issues with subscribing or have questions, email <a href=\"mailto:itstatushelp@vcu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">itstatushelp@vcu.edu<\/a>. The IT Service Management Office is available to provide assistance and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Technologies Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Academic Technologies regularly shares updates about the support services we offer, and we encourage you to stay connected by subscribing to our blogs. You can subscribe to all of them or simply choose the ones most relevant to your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you visit each blog, look for the <strong>\u201cSubscribe\u201d<\/strong> section on the right side of the page. Enter your email address and click the subscribe button to receive updates directly in your inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/adobe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe Blog<\/a> &#8211; highlights and resources for Adobe Creative Cloud users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/classroomtechnology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Classroom Technology Blog<\/a> &#8211; notices about classroom technology and support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learning Systems Blog<\/a> &#8211; notices and resources for teaching and learning with technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/zoom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoom Blog<\/a> &#8211; announcements and tips for using Zoom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have an amazing semester!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings Faculty and Staff, Welcome back! To ensure a smooth start to the upcoming semester, please review the following important reminders. For questions, email lsrequest@vcu.edu. Canvas Login Log in to Canvas using the Canvas Login Portal page at http:\/\/go.vcu.edu\/canvas. Course Creation and Enrollment Provisioning The Ellucian Intelligent Learning Platform (ILP) integrates our Ellucian SIS (Banner) [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":574,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,79,117,23,87,115,80,48,90,81],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5810","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-beginning-of-semester","category-canvas","category-event","category-faculty","category-integrations","category-learning-with-technology","category-online-teaching-and-development","category-staff","category-teaching-with-technology","category-workshops-and-training"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5810","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/574"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5810"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5810\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5810"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5810"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5810"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":5802,"date":"2026-07-29T13:57:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T17:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/?p=5802"},"modified":"2026-07-29T13:58:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T17:58:00","slug":"canvas-feature-updates-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/2026\/07\/29\/canvas-feature-updates-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Canvas Feature Updates &#8211; July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigation &#8211; Navigation Links in Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Production Environment Availability: 7\/18\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sub-Account Admins can add links to the account, course and user navigation menus, and instructors can add links to the course navigation menu. Enables admins and instructors to add custom links to account, user, and course navigation menus, making it easier to surface key resources and improve access to important destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When a course containing a link to an external resource is copied, the link remains functional in the new course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When a course containing a link to an internal resource is copied, references are automatically updated to point to the new course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When a course is exported, links are included in the exported course content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructors and students can open custom links in the Course Navigation menu in the Canvas mobile app. Creating links is not currently supported in the mobile app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Account Settings, within the Custom Links section, click the\u00a0<strong>Add a Link<\/strong>\u00a0button to create a new navigation link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1004\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-d21cd7af12d69-c48b.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-d21cd7af12d69-c48b.avif 1004w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-d21cd7af12d69-c48b-300x91.avif 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-d21cd7af12d69-c48b-768x234.avif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admins can choose to place the link in Account, Course, or User Navigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong>Changes must be saved before leaving the Settings page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-2ecacd00392878-28c3-880x1024.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-2ecacd00392878-28c3-880x1024.avif 880w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-2ecacd00392878-28c3-258x300.avif 258w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-2ecacd00392878-28c3-768x894.avif 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-2ecacd00392878-28c3.avif 902w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Course Settings Navigation tab, click the\u00a0<strong>Add a Link<\/strong>\u00a0button to add a new navigation link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1021\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-31ba455fa4c53-a2aa-1024x1021.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-31ba455fa4c53-a2aa-1024x1021.avif 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-31ba455fa4c53-a2aa-300x300.avif 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-31ba455fa4c53-a2aa-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-31ba455fa4c53-a2aa-768x766.avif 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-31ba455fa4c53-a2aa.avif 1292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add text [1] and a link [2]. Then click the\u00a0<strong>Add\u00a0<\/strong>button [3].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-26ab70999382e8-1cce-867x1024.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-26ab70999382e8-1cce-867x1024.avif 867w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-26ab70999382e8-1cce-254x300.avif 254w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-26ab70999382e8-1cce-768x907.avif 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-26ab70999382e8-1cce.avif 886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once added, the link is automatically enabled in the Navigation menu [1]. To access additional actions, click the&nbsp;<strong>Options<\/strong>&nbsp;menu [2].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Notes:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Changes must be saved before leaving the Navigation tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructors can disable or move Course Navigation links created at the account level, but cannot delete them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-bc6e2dfa6fa66-2b28-1024x357.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-bc6e2dfa6fa66-2b28-1024x357.avif 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-bc6e2dfa6fa66-2b28-300x104.avif 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-bc6e2dfa6fa66-2b28-768x267.avif 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-bc6e2dfa6fa66-2b28.avif 1028w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Navigation &#8211; Navigation Links in Account Production Environment Availability: 7\/18\/2026 Sub-Account Admins can add links to the account, course and user navigation menus, and instructors can add links to the course navigation menu. Enables admins and instructors to add custom links to account, user, and course navigation menus, making it easier to surface key resources [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1342,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[104,105],"class_list":["post-5802","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-canvas","tag-feature-update"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5802","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1342"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5802"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5802\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":5792,"date":"2026-07-29T11:28:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T15:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/?p=5792"},"modified":"2026-07-29T11:29:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T15:29:02","slug":"canvas-feature-updates-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/2026\/07\/29\/canvas-feature-updates-june-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Canvas Feature Updates &#8211; June 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Quizzes &#8211; Improved Quiz Accommodation Tray<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Production Environment Availability: 6\/3\/2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The quiz accommodation tray in New Quizzes has been redesigned for clarity and ease of use. Instructors can apply time adjustments and reopen a student&#8217;s quiz attempt in a single action. The tray also shows a real-time breakdown of all time sources, the base quiz time, any course-level accommodations, and the quiz-level adjustment, so instructors always know what the student&#8217;s total allowed time will be before saving. <br><br><strong>Change Benefit<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reduced Errors:\u00a0<\/strong>Adds a confirmation step and surfaces the total allowed time upfront, so instructors can verify changes before saving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Streamlined Workflow:\u00a0<\/strong>Combined time adjustments and reopening attempts into a single action, eliminating the need to complete two separate, sequential steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feature Workflow:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the quiz accommodation tray, open the\u00a0<strong>Time adjustments\u00a0<\/strong>drop-down menu [1] and click the\u00a0<strong>Give<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>additional<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>time<\/strong>\u00a0option [2].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-0796c934fc5ba8-b2c2-1024x594.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-0796c934fc5ba8-b2c2-1024x594.avif 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-0796c934fc5ba8-b2c2-300x174.avif 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-0796c934fc5ba8-b2c2-768x446.avif 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-0796c934fc5ba8-b2c2-1536x892.avif 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-0796c934fc5ba8-b2c2.avif 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>Total allowed time<\/strong>&nbsp;field updates in real time as you adjust the time setting [1], showing the combined total from the quiz base time [2], any course-level accommodation [3], and the quiz-level adjustment you&#8217;re making [4].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The primary action button options reflect the current state [5]:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apply &amp; Reopen<\/strong>:saves time changes and reopens the attempt (shown when the session is in a graded state and time settings were changed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reopen<\/strong>:reopens the attempt without changing time settings (shown when the session is in a graded state and no time settings were changed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply<\/strong>:saves changes only, without reopening (shown when reopen is not applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-1-1024x584.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-1-1024x584.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-1-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-1-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-1-1536x876.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When clicking any Reopen button, a confirmation dialog appears. To proceed, click the\u00a0<strong>Reopen\u00a0<\/strong>button. The student&#8217;s previous responses are retained and they can resume the attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image-1536x867.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/588\/2026\/07\/image.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Updates &#8211; Canvas Native ePortfolios Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Production Environment Availability: 6\/17\/2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Canvas native ePortfolio sunset banner is updated to include the changed deprecation date of December 30, 2026.<strong>Updated ePortfolio deprecation timeline:\u00a0<\/strong>Provides users with the revised December 30, 2026 deprecation date, helping them plan and prepare for the retirement of the native ePortfolio feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Quizzes &#8211; Improved Quiz Accommodation Tray Production Environment Availability: 6\/3\/2026 The quiz accommodation tray in New Quizzes has been redesigned for clarity and ease of use. Instructors can apply time adjustments and reopen a student&#8217;s quiz attempt in a single action. The tray also shows a real-time breakdown of all time sources, the base [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1342,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5792","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5792","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1342"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5792"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5792\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5792"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5792"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5792"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":5795,"date":"2026-07-28T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/?p=5795"},"modified":"2026-07-27T10:58:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T14:58:47","slug":"voicethread-training-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/2026\/07\/28\/voicethread-training-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"VoiceThread Training &#8211; August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join VoiceThread&nbsp;for their&nbsp;free&nbsp;workshops! If you are new to VoiceThread or just want some new ideas, this interactive and hands-on explorations is just what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All sessions&nbsp;are led by VoiceThread\u2019s instructional designer and online educator, George Haines, who will share his expertise to help you get the most from VoiceThread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New VoiceThread Features: Fall 2026<\/strong> &#8211; <em><strong>August 4, 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)<\/strong> &#8211; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/voicethread.cmail20.com\/t\/y-l-fgtkz-ijujhlyhjt-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for an interactive workshop where we&#8217;ll explore VoiceThread&#8217;s newest features, including integrated screen recording, the enhanced Postcard View, accessibility improvements, and the new VoiceThread Courses environment. You&#8217;ll see how these updates can make teaching, learning, and feedback more engaging, efficient, and human-centered. Throughout the session, you&#8217;ll have opportunities to work hands-on with these new tools so you can leave ready to use them in your own courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Using VoiceThread in Canvas: Part 1- non-graded uses<\/strong> &#8211; <em><strong>August 11, 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)<\/strong> &#8211; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/voicethread.cmail20.com\/t\/y-l-fgtkz-ijujhlyhjt-d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is for people who use VoiceThread in Canvas. In this hands-on workshop, you will get to practice creating the two basic non-graded links: VT Home and Individual VT. 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