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On August 14th, 2024, Canvas released an update to allow for threaded replies in Discussions. This change created some discrepancies in discussion threading settings, therefore the settings should be reviewed in cases where threaded replies are preferred. If...
SCORM packages are currently not uploading to Canvas. Penn State IT is aware of the issue and working with the vendor to get this issue resolved. There is not a workaround available. An update will be posted to Canvas when we have further information to...
This is a reminder to instructors to publish your courses in Canvas at the beginning of the semester. Some students may want to view their courses in Canvas prior to the start of the semester, however, unpublished courses in Canvas will not be visible until the...
On Monday, August 12, the Bongo tool integration within Canvas will be removed. The license between Bongo and World Campus was not renewed and therefore the tool will no longer be available for fall and future semesters. Any questions, please...
On September 17, 2024, Penn State IT will perform its regular archiving of older Canvas courses. Beginning August 13, 2024, you may choose to delay particular courses from being archived by using the in-Canvas Course Archive Manager tool. In order...
Service packs are updates to Canvas released on a regular basis. The next Service Pack deployment will be on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. ET. This update will not affect core Canvas functionality; however, Penn State customizations (items...
Penn State IT Learning and Development is offering several Canvas training sessions during the fall semester. Whether you’re new to Canvas or just looking for new features to explore, you will find training opportunities to help you get the most out of Canvas in...
Canvas Release Notes are posted to highlight new, updated features, and bug fixes. Full details are available at Canvas Release Notes for 7/20 New Features Redesigned Assign To Interface: The Assign To button is now available in Assignments and Discussions, and the...
On July 9, 2024 the Canvas Master/Manual course request form was updated. A new field, Business Area, has been added to the Manual/Master course request form to start capturing unit information in order to better understand Canvas usage. Additionally, users will...
Service packs are updates to Canvas released on a regular basis. The next Service Pack deployment will be on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. ET. This update will fix a bug that caused issues with the bulk enrollment process that is utilized by...