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Quarterly overview of new and improved Canvas features for the 2025–2026 year. Each update highlights changes that have a direct impact on teaching, learning, accessibility, and course admin, with a focus on what is new, what has changed, and whether any action is required. This approach helps faculty and staff stay informed without being overwhelmed, while ensuring timely awareness of enhancements that can improve course design, student experience, and instructional workflows.

The new My Materials LTI 1.3 integration in Canvas makes it easier than ever for faculty and students to access and manage course materials. Built on a secure, modern standard, it eliminates extra setup steps and streamlines the entire adoption process—saving instructors time and ensuring students have what they need from day one. Faculty can select and manage materials directly within Canvas, while students can view or purchase required texts without leaving their course.

The updated SpeedGrader offers faster performance, improved stability, and a cleaner layout that simplifies grading and feedback. Instructors benefit from smoother navigation, automatic rubric display, and clearer submission tools, while students receive quicker, more transparent feedback. Those who disable the update will keep the older layout but may experience slower performance and less consistency for learners.

Subscribe to your Canvas Calendar feed in Outlook.com to see all your course events and due dates alongside your personal schedule. Just copy the iCal link from Canvas, add it in Outlook’s “Subscribe from web” option, and your calendar will update automatically—no manual entry needed. This simple setup keeps you organized, reduces missed deadlines, and helps you manage school and life in one place.

This guide provides a workaround so faculty can save student presentations for grading, accreditation, or future teaching use. Panopto assignment folders in Canvas let students create, upload, and edit videos for peer review, but Canvas doesn’t allow instructors to download submissions.

Before purchasing new software/applications for use on University systems, many things must first be considered and several steps must be taken.  This article will provide the steps that must be taken prior to purchasing or requesting installation of new software/applications.

The New Quizzes Migration Enabled by Default feature in Canvas automatically selects the New Quizzes option during content import, facilitating the transition from Classic Quizzes, which are being phased out. This shift encourages faculty to utilize New Quizzes' advanced features for improved assessment experiences. The legacy import method allows for content migration with caution to avoid overwriting existing material.

Guide to help you set up Zoom in your course.

This article will help you see all the courses you're currently enrolled in on your dashboard. By following a few simple steps, you'll be able to easily access your active courses and get organized for your studies.