In this Canvas release (August 25), the Mark as Done module requirement synchronizes with the student Dashboard List View and Card View to-do list to automatically complete items that have been marked as done. For instructors using the Scheduler tool in the Calendar, the Calendar Feed link includes Scheduler appointment details in the calendar feed export.
For institutions that have enabled self-registration, an observer pairing code expiration time period has been changed from 24 hours to 7 days.
Feature Options
- For institutions using the Anonymous Grading feature option, SpeedGrader does not display submission details for anonymous assignments until after the assignment is unmuted.
- For institutions using the International SMS feature option, three additional countries have been added to SMS notifications.
- For institutions using the New Gradebook, admins can enable the New Gradebook feature option for their entire institution.
- For institutions using the Learning Mastery Gradebook feature option, the Learning Mastery Gradebook includes filters to hide outcomes with no results and hide students with no results.
- For institutions using the Student Learning Mastery Gradebook feature option, outcomes include an information icon that display details about the outcome.
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Updated Features
Calendar
Scheduler External Feed Appointment Details
Location to Enable Feature | Scheduler |
Configuration Details | Calendar External Feed |
Affected Canvas Areas | Calendar |
Affects User Interface | No |
Affected User Roles | Instructors |
Summary
For instructors using the Scheduler tool in the Calendar, the Calendar Feed link includes Scheduler appointment details in the calendar feed export. Appointment details include scheduled student appointments, the associated course, and any student comments.
In student calendar feeds, the current functionality has not been affected. Students can view their reserved appointment group time slot, but any comments to the instructor are not included.
Change Benefit
This change allows instructors to view all appointment details for a Scheduler appointment group without having to access Canvas.
Affected User Roles & Behaviors
Instructors
When instructors create an appointment group for a course through the Scheduler tool, and students reserve appointment group time slots, instructors can view the appointment group details in their Canvas Calendar. If an instructor wants to export the calendar feed to an external calendar, Scheduler appointment group details are included in the calendar feed.
Dashboard
List View and Mark as Done Module Requirements
Location to Enable Feature | Modules |
Configuration Details | Modules Requirements |
Affected Canvas Areas | Modules, Dashboard |
Affects User Interface | Yes |
Affected User Roles | Instructors, Students |
Summary
The Mark as Done module requirement synchronizes with the student Dashboard List View and Card View to-do list to automatically complete items that have been marked as done.
Note: This behavior is only supported when the page is located in one module. Adding the same page within multiple modules does not synchronize with the to-do list.
Change Benefit
This change helps synchronize to-do items with the module requirement’s status. Currently students must manually complete the page from the List View after selecting the Mark as Done button.
Affected User Roles & Behaviors
Instructors
Instructors can add a page to a module, add a module requirement, and require the page be marked as done.
Students
Students can view the page and click the Mark as Done button. The page is removed from the to-do list and marked as complete in the Dashboard List View.
Gradebook
Learning Mastery Gradebook Filter Options
This feature is used in conjunction with an existing feature option in Canvas. Please view the content below for additional details. For more information about feature options, please see the Canvas Release Notes FAQ.
Location to Enable Feature | Learning Mastery Gradebook |
Configuration Details | Learning Mastery Gradebook Feature Option |
Affected Canvas Areas | Learning Mastery Gradebook |
Affects User Interface | Yes |
Affected User Roles | Instructors |
Summary
The Learning Mastery Gradebook includes filters to hide outcomes with no results and hide students with no results. Selected filters persist for the course within the same browser.
Change Benefit
This change allows instructors to filter outcomes and students within the Learning Mastery Gradebook.
Grades
Student Learning Mastery Gradebook Outcome Icons
This feature is used in conjunction with an existing feature option in Canvas. Please view the content below for additional details. For more information about feature options, please see the Canvas Release Notes FAQ.
Location to Enable Feature | Grades, Learning Mastery Tab |
Configuration Details | Student Learning Mastery Gradebook Feature Option |
Affected Canvas Areas | Grades |
Affects User Interface | Yes |
Affected User Roles | Students |
Summary
In the Learning Mastery Gradebook, outcomes include an information icon that display details about the outcome including last assessment, calculation method, and mastery level (if applicable).
Change Benefit
This change allows students to view the details for individual outcomes.
Affected User Roles & Behaviors
Students
When students view the Learning Mastery Gradebook, they can select the information icon next to an outcome and view the details of that outcome.
SpeedGrader
Anonymous Assignment Hidden Submission Details
This feature is used in conjunction with an existing feature option in Canvas. Please view the content below for additional details. For more information about feature options, please see the Canvas Release Notes FAQ.
Location to Enable Feature | SpeedGrader |
Configuration Details | Anonymous Grading Feature Option |
Affected Canvas Areas | SpeedGrader |
Affects User Interface | Yes |
Affected User Roles | Instructor |
Summary
When an assignment is anonymous, SpeedGrader does not display submission details until after the assignment is unmuted.
Change Benefit
This change helps enforce student anonymity for assignment submissions.
Affected User Roles & Behaviors
Instructors
When an assignment is anonymous, the SpeedGrader sidebar shows the assignment was submitted but does not display the date and time.
If a submission is resubmitted, the submission menu displays submissions by number (e.g. Submission 1, Submission 2).
When the assignment is unmuted, the sidebar will unhide all anonymity details, including the student names and submission details.
Users
Self-Registration Observer Pairing Code Changes
Location to Enable Feature | User Settings |
Configuration Details | Self Registration, Canvas Authentication (Admins) |
Affected Canvas Areas | User Settings (Students and Observers), People page (Instructors), Authentication (Admins) |
Permissions | Generate observer pairing code for students (account, course) |
Affects User Interface | Yes |
Affected User Roles | All Users |
Original Feature Introduction | 2018-07-14 |
Summary
For institutions that have enabled self-registration, an observer pairing code expiration time period has been changed from 24 hours to 7 days. Pairing codes also include uppercase and lowercase letters.
Change Benefit
This change allows observers additional time to pair a student’s account using the web or the Canvas Parent mobile app. The capitalization change to alphanumeric codes improves code validity.
Affected User Roles & Behaviors
Observers
When observers receive a pairing code from a student, the observers can use the code within 7 days. No other functionality has been affected.
Other Updates
Account Settings
New Gradebook Feature Option Change
This feature is used in conjunction with an existing feature option in Canvas. Please view the content below for additional details. For more information about feature options, please see the Canvas Release Notes FAQ.
Feature Deploy | Deployed to the production environment 2018-08-15 |
Location to Enable Feature | Account Settings |
Configuration Details | New Gradebook Feature Option |
Affected Canvas Areas | New Gradebook |
Affects User Interface | Yes |
Affected User Roles | Admins |
Summary
Admins can enable the New Gradebook feature option for their entire institution.
Change Benefit
This change allows admins to enable the New Gradebook for all courses within an account or subaccount without having to enable the feature option within individual courses.
Affected User Roles & Behaviors
Admins
In the Account Settings Feature Options tab, admins can change the New Gradebook to On, which will enable the New Gradebook for all courses in the account.