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A listing of all news and updates pertaining to ISU’s instructional tools.
Release and Deploy Updates – November 2021 (Canvas)
This update will contain all Canvas release and deploy notes for November 2021. Completed Changes The November 10, 2021 Canvas update included interface updates and
Speedgrader submission labels and Gradebook assignment search – Canvas Release (October 16, 2021)
The October 16, 2021 Canvas update contains information pertaining to Speedgrader labels and Gradebook assignment search. Specifically, the following are included in this Canvas update: Sticky Navigation Menus: When
Canvas New Quizzes
Instructure has been working on the release of a new feature for the Canvas LMS platform: Canvas New Quizzes. The company has released an aggressive
Syllabus Statements in Canvas
Today, Syllabus Statements in Canvas will be available to all Canvas courses. Syllabus Statements will feature the required and recommended syllabus statements in Canvas as
Training Opportunities: Box and TurnItIn
There are two upcoming vendor-led training sessions to be aware of for those interested. One will focus on a live demonstration of the new features
Release: Maintenance windows and deprecated features – Canvas (July 17, 2021)
The July 17, 2021 Canvas Release discusses the addition of maintenance windows and the removal of deprecated features.
Deploy: Terminology, assignments, faculty journal messages, offline exports, and accessibility – Canvas (July 21, 2021)
The July 21, 2021 Canvas Deploy includes changes to terminology, assignments, faculty journal messages, offline exports, and accessibility features.
Deploy: Gradebook CSV columns, assignment buttons and notifications, rich content editor, and accessibility – Canvas (July 7, 2021)
The July 7, 2021 Canvas Deploy includes changes to exported Gradebook CSV columns, assignment buttons and notifications, rich content editor, and accessibility features.
Canvas Deploy: Image Options, Anonymous Peer Reviews, Mastery Path Pages, Accessibility changes (June 23, 2021)
The June 23, 2021 Canvas Deploy includes changes to image options, anonymous peer reviews, mastery path pages, and accessibility features.
Canvas Studio Webinar: 5 Steps to Increase Student Engagement
June 24th – 11:00 a.m., join an expert panel of education leaders as they explore tips to increase student engagement using Canvas Studio.
Canvas Deploy: Rubric Comments and Rating Removals, (June 09, 2021)
The June 09, 2021 Canvas Deploy includes changes to anonymous comments and ratings removal on rubrics, accessibility of Quota and Notification settings, unpublished module explanation, and direct share options.
Canvas Release: Global Navigation Menu, Speedgrader Comment Library (June 19, 2021)
The June 16, 2021 Canvas Release includes the addition of a Speedgrader Comment Library and updates to the Canvas ?Help menu.
Canvas Deploy: Feature Options, Discussions, Participation Dates (May 26, 2021)
The May 26, 2021 Canvas Deploy includes a search filter on the Features page, Rich Content Editor behavior during Assignment submissions, and bug fixes for the Discussions toolbar and participation dates settings.
Canvas: Course Conclusion (Winter Session 2021 and Spring 2021 Courses)
Canvas courses from Winter Session 2021 and Spring 2021 will be concluded in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 1.
Technology Updates (May 12, 2021): Canvas, Webex, Top Hat, WileyPlus, MATLAB Grader, Redshelf, Immediate Access Course Materials, and UDOIT
Applications being updated include Canvas, Webex, Top Hat, WileyPlus, Redshelf, Immediate Access Course Materials, and UDOIT.
Canvas Release: Student Annotation Assignments and Closed Captioning Setting (May 15, 2021)
These changes will be added to the Canvas environment as part of the May 15, 2021 Canvas Release: Student Annotation Submissions and Auto-Show Closed Captioning.
Immediate Access Training
Attend this live training on ISU’s new immediate access platform and instructor dashboard.
Immediate Access Course Materials transitioning from Redshelf
Iowa State is transitioning from the use of Redshelf for immediate access to course materials, starting with Summer 2021. Immediate access course materials can still
Canvas Deploy: Home link, Files Download Link, Missing Label (April 28, 2021)
The April 28, 2021 Canvas Deploy includes Course Navigation Home Link, Files Download Links, and Missing Label and Graded Submissions.
Perusall Exchange: Attend the asynchronous learning conference (May 17-28, 2021)
From May 17-28, Perusall will host Perusall Exchange, an asynchronous social learning conference, with more than 50 sessions across a diverse array of disciplines that
Top Hat: Lifetime access to textbook copies
Students are now provided with lifetime access to a read-only copy of any textbook they purchase through Top Hat. With this feature, students have continued
Webex: Customized Views, Improved Stage Options, Mobile Enhancements
The Webex 41.4 update includes the following enhancements to Webex Meetings: Zoom In and Zoom Out in Grid View, Customize the Stage View, Simplified Layout Options, Sync my Stage for Everyone, Customized Layouts Attendee Support, and iPhone Breakout Room Host Support.
Studio Release: Chromebook compatibility (March 30, 2021)
In this Studio release (March 30), Chromebook users can seamlessly capture their screen or webcam and upload their video to Studio.
LinkedIn Learning is now available as an external app in Canvas
On Monday, April 12, 2021, LinkedIn Learning will become available as an external app in Canvas. View the LinkedIn Learning tech page for more insight
Canvas Release: Course availability date enhancements (April 17, 2021)
The April 17, 2021 Canvas Release includes updates to Course Availability Date Enhancements. Instructors can now choose to use term or course start and end dates via a dropdown in the course settings. Term dates specified by the institution are now visible in this same location.