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Canvas Pro Tip: Edit All Due Dates from One Screen You can use the “bulk update” function on the assignments index page to edit all availability and due dates at Continue reading 01/07/26 EdTech Update!→

  Accessibility Alley: Extended Time in Canvas Quizzes/Exams If you have a student with an accommodation for extended time on exams, you’ll need to set that up in Canvas BEFORE Continue reading EdTech Update Finals Week 2025→

  Canvas Pro Tip: Use Scheduler for Advising Appointments Canvas Scheduler is a great way to set up advising appointments that students can sign up for. Check out our Canvas: Continue reading 10/22/25 Wednesday EdTech Update!→

Reminder:  HelioCampus Assignment Linking Due Oct. 15 If you’re teaching a course that is being assessed by your department/program or as part of the General Education curriculum, please remember to Continue reading 10/09/25 Thursday EdTech Update!→

Beginning of the Semester Resources Need to update your Canvas dashboard? Publish your course? Find answers to these questions and more in our “Canvas: Beginning of the Semester Resources” Tech Continue reading 08/13/25 Wednesday EdTech Update!→

Canvas Update: Changes to Files Files are changing! This update offers a cleaner, more intuitive interface that simplifies file organization and management. Improvements like pagination, sorting, and streamlined selection tools enhance Continue reading 07/23/25 Wednesday EdTech Update!→

Accessibility Alley: Extended Time for Finals in Canvas If you have a student with an accommodation for extended time on exams, you’ll need to set that up in Canvas BEFORE Continue reading 04/30/25 Wednesday EdTech Update!→

Canvas Pro Tip: Use Scheduler for Advising Appointments Canvas Scheduler is a great way to set up advising appointments that students can sign up for. Tech Support Tutorial Canvas Feature Continue reading 03/18/25 Tuesday EdTech Update!→

Accessibility Alley: Extended Time for Midterms in Canvas If you have a student with an accommodation for extended time on exams, you’ll need to set that up in Canvas BEFORE Continue reading 02/27/25 Thursday EdTech Update!→

Starting with this upcoming Summer 2025 term, Canvas will have two significant updates: Discussion Checkpoints Modernized Speedgrader In advance of these changes, we want to share some important details about Continue reading Upcoming Canvas Updates: Discussion Checkpoints & Modernized Speedgrader→