Q4 2024 Roadmap Objectives

Commons users will be able to remove imported items which are no longer used in courses or the course does not exist anymore. This way they won’t receive any unnecessary notifications about available updates.

Admins and instructors will be able to cancel an import while it’s in progress

Canvas Commons users will have a compact view of Canvas Commons resources without distracting thumbnail images

Filtering options will be updated within Canvas Commons, making it easier for users to strain relevant resources more efficiently

Canvas Commons content cards will have an updated UI which will make it easier to find the relevant material faster

Catalog will be fully responsive/accessible. Catalog will have an official VPAT document.

Educators will be able to limit on the number of attempts students can make on video quizzes.

The adaptive streaming automatically adjusts video quality based on user bandwidth, ensuring a seamless viewing experience while optimizing network efficiency.

A modernized media player will create a much engaging video learning experience, overall increasing student engagement

With new question types and an improved video quiz builder, teachers will create more engaging video content for students

Logged in Canvas Commons users will have a way to report or flag materials in Canvas Commons when it is inappropriate

Inbox messages can be sent in scheduled mode, which enables teachers and students to customize their learning experience according to their daily rhythm and not disturb others with incoming messages.

Video playback controls will ensure that students engage with video learning content as intended by preventing them from skipping ahead or altering playback speed.

Enables instructors to create non-collaborative groups that can be used to assign work for better classroom management.

In Canvas Mobile apps Learners and Educators can access the course home screen in more convenient way.

Canvas Mobile app users have native smart search features on the course level.

Captions for all Canvas media can be automatically generated and published, making it easy for educators to provide accessible content for learners in Canvas.

Educators will be able to migrate CQ question banks to NQ item Banks during course copy

Allow customers to limit the access of an API token using scoped endpoints.

Expanded API endpoints enable administrators to download quiz data comprehensively, facilitating custom reports and supporting learning outcomes analysis.

Instructors gain deeper insights into student performance and understanding using a detailed student analysis report

Instructors will be able to share New Quizzes in Canvas Commons, empowering them to better collaborate and save time on content curation.

Instructors will be able to provide just-in-time accommodations of additional time for students, ensuring equitable access in the quizzing process.

Improved usability and efficiency for educators managing Item Banks within New Quizzes.

Expanded API endpoints enable institutions and partners to efficiently manage and share quiz and item content across their organization.

The New Quizzes submissions API will enable instructors and administrators to submit student quiz attempts and retrieve student test submission data to enhance reporting and inform learning outcomes.

Simplify Quizzes with improved UI, integrations, and intuitive design to save educators time.

API enhancements enable admins and instructors to customize test-taking accommodations in New Quizzes, adapting to varying levels of student needs and enhancing testing experiences.

Instructors are able to provide students additional context with standalone text or prompts that are not tied to questions on a New Quiz.

New Quizzes will now allow instructors to gather anonymous student feedback, to collect insights and improve the learning experience.

The ability to download all student submissions for a question at once will enable Instructors to save time when manually grading file upload question types in New Quizzes.

Provide access to New Quizzes data in DAP/CD2, enabling customers to analyze quiz performance, student data, and outcomes, just as they currently do with Classic Quizzes.

By introducing robust export and import capabilities for individual and multiple rubrics, we aim to simplify the management of rubrics for instructors. This feature will enable easy data transfer and significantly improving the usability and flexibility of rubrics.

The introduction of multi-select filter presets in the gradebook will increase efficiency in grading for instructors. By enabling users to create, save, and quickly apply custom filter combinations, we aim to significantly reduce the time spent on repetitive tasks and enhance the efficiency of data management. This feature will not only streamline workflows but also provide a more personalized and user-friendly experience, ultimately improving overall satisfaction and productivity within the Canvas gradebook.

Instructors will be able to share rubrics across courses within Canvas LMS. This includes the ability to export rubrics from one course to another and import rubrics from multiple courses into a selected course. The feature will improve the flexibility and efficiency of rubric management for instructors.

Educators will be able to leverage a simple and familiar block editor interface to create content within Canvas Pages.

An institution-wide media library will allow educators to store media in a central repository that is visible to all educators within the institution, making it easy to share resources across courses.

By sharing video quizzes between Instructors, they will be able to reduce time and effort in video quiz creation.

Students and Instructors have extended capability in the Canvas Mobile apps for Calendar.

Improved UI for Grades screen on Canvas Mobile app.

Canvas Mobile apps have functionally parity mailbox capabilities across mobile platforms (iOS and Android).

The Institutional course recommendation feature will enhance the user experience by making it easier for learners to discover and enroll in additional relevant courses within the same institution. This will lead to increased course engagement and enrollment, helping institutions maximize the utilization of their course offerings while providing users with tailored learning pathways.

The implementation of student self-assessment for assignments enables instructors to incorporate reflective learning into their courses, enhancing student engagement and understanding.

Students engage in deeper, more meaningful discussion with classmates with clear checkpoints to guide their way.

Improved parent app enables more natural usage of the same capabilities and further feature parity increase.