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I'm trying to get the course count of an account. The resource that I am using is https://tamuct.test.instructure.com/api/v1/accounts/1?include[]=course_count It's not returning a course_count field. What am I doing wrong?
What happens when you put powerful AI, real professionals, and a little bit of curiosity in the same room? You get a Prompt Party. And of course you’re invited. All throughout May, we’re getting together for a live series inside the Instructure Community focused on one thing: Shared exploration of IgniteAI Agent in a way…
I am trying to edit my course pacing for specific students. I would like for them to skip a module. I currently use Course Pacing & Modules to organize. Is this possible for me to modify for specific students? M1: Complete M2: Skip M3: Complete
At Carolinas College, we actively use the Microsoft Education External Tool in Canvas to create assignments from Word document templates. This workflow works well for us: Canvas creates a copy of the document for each student, and instructors can view submissions directly in SpeedGrader as static PDF snapshots. This setup…
Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in the title of this document. Visit the Canvas Collaborative Roadmap to…
Hi I don't seem to find the AI tool in speedgrader to assist with text input grading. There is also no video available yet. The tool is enabled at root level but I can't find it in a quiz or an assignment with a text-based input.
Hi! Some of my faculty have been asking about spellcheck in the comments box. Is that in the timeline? Thanks in advance!
Hi All, Wondering if I'm missing something or if this is not possible. I would like our sub-catalogue admins to copy an existing listing that exists in our primary catalogue. Context: I have a current listing in our primary catalogue and made sure it was visible in all our catalogues. As a sub account admin if I go: 1. Add…
Digital badges are a fantastic way to recognize achievement, but sometimes your learners want something they can print and frame. If you use Parchment Digital Badges, you have a powerful tool at your fingertips: the ability to generate custom certificates that automatically pull data from your badges. As an Instructional…
Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in the title of this document. [info callout] Unless otherwise stated, all…
Have you ever looked at your Gradebook in your Canvas course and wished that you could give one student a little extra time on an assignment, another student a more challenging assignment, and a third a second chance, without having to change the course experience for everyone in your course? Well, the answer lies in the…
Summary [info callout] Apr 22, 2026 - The Native Discovery Page Feature and Custom Label Text features have been officially included in the Release Notes for May 16, 2026. Please see the release notes for more information. Both features are currently active in Canvas Beta. Note: The Custom Label Text canvas be set for the…
Release Timing: Generally Available on February 25, 2026 as a Feature Option Regional Availability: Globally Supported Customer Type: All Customers Available with: Canvas Key Takeaway: The Course Accessibility Checker is a course-level tool that enables instructors to identify, remediate, and validate accessibility issues…
A colleague asked me how to reuse the questions from the 14 quizzes he has already created as a large question pool to draw questions from for a cumulative exam. Each of the 14 quizzes has multiple question groups, and none of them was linked to a question bank at the time of creation. The best thing I could find is the…
Release notes outline upcoming customer-impacting changes that are expected to be displayed in production environments. Please note that features considered for future development are not included in the notes. Canvas Studio is a communication tool that allows instructors and students to actively collaborate through video…
I am an instructor at MDC with a question (concern) regarding the "fudge points" option on the Canvas quizzes given that the term "fudge" has a connotation of dishonest manipulation or unethical assessing. We know that if we instructors word a question ambiguously or make any instructional error, we may have to compensate…
I was very excited to see the new version of the speed grader comment library that lets you save comments to specific assignments. I hadn't used the comment library much in the past because it got too clunky and hard too sort through, but I was very excited to be able to save comment "trunks" to particular assignments and…
Hi everyone, I am seeking some insight into how Canvas LMS handles HTTP errors and how they are reflected in the logs versus the user interface. We are currently observing the following behavior in our environment: Log-only errors: We are seeing 500 (Internal Server Error) and 503 (Service Unavailable) errors recorded in…
I recently had an exam provided as a Canvas Quiz in my class, and used some questions copied from question banks from other sections and prior years of the course. Some of those questions had "General Answer Comment" text already saved in them. I changed that text in several questions as I updated/changed the questions.…
Hi everyone, If you write integrations against Canvas by Instructure at an institution — K-12, higher ed, corporate training, government, or anywhere in between — we'd love your feedback. We're running a short survey on the Canvas developer experience: APIs, data access, tooling, and documentation. Results will feed into…
I'm currently integrating an LTI tool and attempting to use the Activity.id.history https://canvas.instructure.com/doc/api/file.tools_variable_substitutions.html#activity-id-history variable, but I'm experiencing issues getting it to work properly. What I've Done: Added the Activity.id.history variable to my Developer…
I looked through the LTI Variable Substitutions documentation and while there are variable substitutions available for Canvas.term.name and Canvas.term.id (which is the Canvas incremented ID like "104"), I was surprised to see there was no option for Canvas.term.sisSourceId I tried testing other possible variants that may…
I would like to suggest improvements to how collaborations function within Canvas LMS. Currently, collaborations are somewhat limited in how they can be accessed and integrated into course content. One potential improvement would be allowing collaborations to be directly linkable within Pages and Modules. This would make…
We are using the Learning Mastery Gradebook with an rubric on account-level. When we enter the gradebook, the sorting does not make any sense. How can we make the sorting so it makes sense to us. It feels like a randam sorting.
Can Canvas please create the option to use a "total points" system such that both the gradebook and the student grades page can show accumulated total points, not as a fraction of total points earned/total points possible? This would be SO helpful for progress tracking in a self-paced course where I do not want 0s entered…
We’re excited to introduce a new quarterly Implementation Webinar series designed to support Canvas Administrators during setup, rollout, and early adoption. These sessions are built to help you better understand admin functionality, available training resources, and how to get the most value from your On-Demand Training…
The keynotes and sessions in Spokane may be over, but the conversation is just getting started. Join us for the InstructureCon25 Encore Series—a book club for the Instructure Community that brings the voices of featured speakers into your everyday learning. One book at a time, we’ll read, reflect, and keep the…
As the demand for stackable, career-relevant learning grows, higher education institutions must evolve to serve both traditional and non-traditional learners. Featuring insights from John Louviere of Idaho State University, this webinar discusses the strategic move toward a "fundamentally different" learning experience. We…
Whether you’re new to Canvas or looking to expand your skills, each Klatch session offers a welcoming space to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another. As a K12 Canvas Admin and Technology Instructional Specialist, I am passionate about helping teachers simplify their workflow, make the most of their time,…
The keynotes and sessions in Spokane may be over, but the conversation is just getting started. Join us for the Book Club: The InstructureCon25 Encore Series—a book club for the Instructure Community that brings the voices of featured speakers into your everyday learning. One book at a time, we’ll read, reflect, and keep…
Building on our first session, When AI enters the classroom, this webinar shifts from discussing AI to applying it in a thoughtful manner. We’ll cover the key themes shaping AI in higher education, then explore how your institution can move forward with a clear sense of direction, and in a way that aligns with your goals.…