Ed Tech – Canvas /canvas Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:48:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Accessibility Enhancements in Canvas /canvas/2026/03/12/accessibility-enhancements-in-canvas/ /canvas/2026/03/12/accessibility-enhancements-in-canvas/#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:36:07 +0000 /canvas/?p=813 YuJa Panorama has replaced Blackboard Ally as our accessibility platform in Canvas. Panorama is a tool designed to enhance the accessibility experience of both faculty and students. It automatically scans course materials (pages, files, images, etc.), provides accessibility scores and guidance on how to fix common issues such as document structure, image alt test, and color contrast. Panorama also generates alternative formats of course materials to support diverse learning needs, allowing both students and faculty access to content in formats such as audio, HTML, electronic braille and more. To learn more, register for our vendor-led workshop, on Wednesday, March 18 at 1pm! Additional ITDS-led workshops will be held in April! 

]]> /canvas/2026/03/12/accessibility-enhancements-in-canvas/feed/ 0 /canvas/wp-content/uploads/sites/260/2026/03/yuja-panorama-banner.png.4.2x.generic-300x150.jpg Canvas Updates: New Image Annotation Feature Available for PDFs in Hypothesis /canvas/2025/10/30/canvas-updates-new-image-annotation-feature-available-for-pdfs-in-hypothesis/ /canvas/2025/10/30/canvas-updates-new-image-annotation-feature-available-for-pdfs-in-hypothesis/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:57:23 +0000 /canvas/?p=719 Hypothesis now supports in online PDFs (native and scanned), allowing faculty and students to comment directly on images when using Hypothes.is.  With the new image annotation feature, users can place pins or selection rectangles on specific parts of images—just like highlighting text. These pins and/or rectangles connect directly to annotations in the Hypothesis sidebar, enabling focused discussions on visual elements like data points, diagrams, or scanned handwriting.

is a collaborative web annotation tool that allows users to annotate digital text and now images. It is available for faculty to use in every Canvas course. More information can be found by viewing this or exploring the .

Note: Although the initial release of the image annotation feature is limited to PDF documents only, support for other document types will be added soon.

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The Files page now features a cleaner, more intuitive interface that simplifies file organization and management. Improvements like pagination, sorting, and streamlined selection tools enhance usability, especially for users working with large file sets. A temporary button allows users to switch between the new and original interface.


On June 18, 2025, Instructure added a new feature to New Quizzes which allows instructors to “Disable Document Uploads”. When the “Disable Document Uploads” quiz setting is enabled, students are restricted from using the Insert Media and Insert Document option in the Rich Content Editor. This feature helps maintain quiz integrity by preventing file uploads and ensuring consistent, text-based responses.


Canvas offers several built-in analytics, statistics, and reporting tools that allow instructors to access data about their courses. This data can help inform the ongoing course design process. The original analytics tool, Legacy Course Analytics, will be removed on July 19, 2025. This change simplifies the analytics experience and encourages adoption of , which offers enhanced insights and improved functionality.

]]> /canvas/2025/07/16/canvas-updates-for-summer-2025/feed/ 0 /canvas/wp-content/uploads/sites/260/2024/05/Canvas-Logo.jpg.4.2x.generic-300x131.jpg Canvas Updates: Discussions Feature Settings /canvas/2025/03/05/canvas-updates-discussions-feature-settings/ /canvas/2025/03/05/canvas-updates-discussions-feature-settings/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:18:32 +0000 /canvas/?p=624 Instructors will now be able to configure the default view settings, when creating or editing a discussion. This includes thread collapse/expansion and sorting options for students, with the ability to lock these preferences if needed. This feature allows instructors to structure discussions in a way that aligns with their teaching approach, guiding student engagement and interaction.

Visit the  to learn more!

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Instructors can configure the default discussion view by setting the default thread state [1] and optionally locking it for students [2].

They can also define the default sort order [3] and choose to lock it [4] if needed.

 

 

 

]]> /canvas/2025/03/05/canvas-updates-discussions-feature-settings/feed/ 0 /canvas/wp-content/uploads/sites/260/2024/06/canvas-logo-narrow-300x54.jpg Canvas Updates: New Auto-Grading Feature Available for Hypothesis /canvas/2024/12/09/canvas-updates-new-auto-grading-feature-available-for-hypothesis/ /canvas/2024/12/09/canvas-updates-new-auto-grading-feature-available-for-hypothesis/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:55:15 +0000 /canvas/?p=531 Faculty can now set up auto grading in a new assignment or an existing one when using Hypothes.is. The feature will synchronize with the Canvas Gradebook for a smoother grading process. Hypothes.is already works with the Canvas SpeedGrader and this much anticipated auto grading element is a significant enhancement.

is a collaborative web annotation tool that allows users to annotate digital text. It is available for faculty to use in every Canvas course.

More information can be found by viewing this or perusing the .

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