{"id":6364,"date":"2024-07-31T09:59:03","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T13:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/idc\/?page_id=6364"},"modified":"2026-02-05T14:08:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T19:08:06","slug":"canvas-updates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/idc\/canvas\/canvas-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Canvas Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"
Canvas deploys a new release every few weeks. Each release includes bug fixes and enhancements; some of which have been requested and voted on by the Canvas community. For a full summary of all Canvas updates, check the Canvas Release Notes<\/a> organized by date. The following is a highlight of recent Canvas updates and releases.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Performance and Usability Upgrades for SpeedGrader feature provides foundational improvements to SpeedGrader’s backend, delivering faster load times and enhanced stability. Additional updates include:<\/p>\n This feature enhances performance for a faster, smoother experience for users handling larger courses or complex assignments. Upgrading the backend technology improves SpeedGrader’s ability to manage high-demand tasks more efficiently and reliably.<\/p>\n The No submission alert is enhanced for better visibility and clarity.<\/p>\n Instructors can edit the submission status using the updated Status drop-down menu.<\/p>\n Rubrics automatically display in the traditional view.<\/p>\n View full release notes from Canvas Support: Canvas Release Notes (2026-01-17)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n The IgniteAI Search for Courses, previously Smart Search feature, is no longer in feature preview and available as a feature option for all institutions. It can be added to a course by<\/p>\n Search for Courses in Canvas uses advanced AI and semantic algorithms. The search feature understands the context of queries, providing more accurate and relevant results without needing complex search operators or tools. Currently, the feature is querying the following items within a course:<\/p>\n When enabled at the account level, the IgniteAI Search link is enabled in the course navigation. To access Smart Search in a course, click the IgniteAI Search<\/strong> link.<\/p>\n In the IgniteAI Search page, users can enter keywords in the search field [1] and click the\u00a0Search<\/strong>\u00a0button [2] to view all results. Users can also use the\u00a0Filter<\/strong>\u00a0button [3] to narrow results and provide feedback on the search results [4].<\/p>\n View full release notes from Canvas Support: Canvas Release Notes (2025-12-13)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n In the Gradebook, instructors can manage the visibility of grades and feedback for individual assignments. By default, scores and comments are released together, but instructors can schedule them to release separately. This feature gives instructors greater flexibility and control over feedback timing, allowing them to align the release of rubric scores and comments with grading workflows, review sessions, or instructional pacing. It helps ensure students receive feedback when it is most meaningful and actionable.<\/p>\n Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n In the Gradebook, click the desired assignment\u00a0Options<\/strong>\u00a0[1], then click the\u00a0Grade Posting Policy<\/strong>\u00a0link [2].<\/p>\n Click the\u00a0Manually<\/strong>\u00a0radio button [1], then select the\u00a0Schedule Release Dates<\/strong>\u00a0checkbox [2]. Choose whether to release\u00a0Grades and Comments Together<\/strong>\u00a0or on\u00a0Separate Schedules<\/strong>\u00a0[3], and set the\u00a0Release Date<\/strong>\u00a0[4] and\u00a0Time<\/strong>\u00a0[5].<\/p>\n View full release notes from Canvas Support: Canvas Release Notes (2025-12-13)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n New Quizzes now supports Survey-type quizzes, allowing instructors to collect anonymous or non-anonymous feedback, with graded or ungraded options. Instructors can view survey data in the Reports tab.<\/p>\n Surveys support the following question types:<\/p>\n When creating a quiz, click the Quiz Type drop-down menu to select the survey type.<\/p>\nJanuary 2026 Highlights<\/h4>\n
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