Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Canvas Updates for June

 

Canvas Updates for June 2021

Discussion Board Redesign

Canvas is making updates to how the discussion board both looks and functions. 

For individual discussion topics, the interface has been expanded for maximum space and ensure responsive views.

The following modifications have been made to the page:

  • The toolbar has been moved to the top of the discussion thread. 
  • Newest replies display at the top of the first page instead of the bottom of the last page.
  • Users can sort replies from newest to oldest, or oldest to newest.
  • Users can also quickly move to the top of the discussion topic at any time. 
Examples of both the old and new discussion board threads are shown below:
 
The upper portion shows the obsolete discussion board, the lower portion shows the new discussion board style. There is more white space and the ability to search and sort entries is at the top, rather than the bottom

 

SpeedGrader Comment Library

Do you find yourself frequently using the same comments when using SpeedGrader? You can now save frequently used comments in SpeedGrader and reuse them across multiple students and assignments.
 
Learn how to use this feature by watching the video below: 
 

 

These changes will go into effect Saturday, June 19th. As always, contact Learning Technologies with any questions!