As you begin working on your Spring ’26 course shells, don’t overlook the DesignPLUS QuickStart Wizard.
How-To
Tips and Tools for a Successful Course Copy
Course shells for Spring ’26 are now available in Canvas. If you are reusing content from prior semesters for your…
Take a Guided Tour of Dr. Wesley Longhofer’s Canvas Course
The beginning of the semester is an inspiring time for both instructors and students. However, that inspiration can quickly turn into anxiety if students are unsure how to navigate their courses or use the tools available to them.
Using Graded Surveys In Canvas for Task Tracking
Instructors sometimes ask us if there is a way to create Canvas assignments that are automatically graded and marked as…
Save Time Building Your Canvas Courses by Using the Multi-Tool
The Multi-Tool is a set of 4 tools available in Canvas that provides some very useful time-saving features. You can…
Understanding How to Restrict Students’ View of Quiz Results In New Quizzes
We have received emails from instructors stating that the settings for restricting student quiz results in New Quizzes is not…
Dropping Lowest Scores in Canvas
This post highlights the score dropping feature of Canvas assignment groups, discusses its approach, and shares obscure details about how it works.
Let’s Talk About Your Course Navigation Menu
You’re given two minutes. With your time, do you improve the student learning experience, increase your course’s attractiveness, or make…
Taking Roll
Getting back to school during a pandemic has already been quite a ride—full of ups, downs, and unexpected twists and…
Transition to Canvas’s New RCE
Instructure is transitioning to the New RCE, Canvas’s new editing interface. The New RCE is now our default editor in official courses and sandbox courses. Read more for background, guides, and key changes.
Student Presentations in Remote Learning Environments
Remote teaching introduces new logistics to consider for student presentations. Options for synchronous and asynchronous presentations bring opportunities to explore different formats.
Adding An Anonymous Comment Box In Canvas
Students sometimes have questions or concerns about a class that they are reluctant to share publicly. One of our faculty…