What's New in Canvas (Faculty Edition)

Introduction

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This knowledge base guide introduces an essential article designed for faculty members seeking to enhance their Academic Technology skills and stay up-to-date with the latest features and improvements within the Canvas learning management system. The article provides comprehensive insights into the innovative techniques and updates that can transform the online teaching and learning experience. 

Fall 2026

Canvas - Canvas Studio Faculty (Panopto will be replaced in Spring 2027)

Canvas - IgniteAI Generator for Rubrics 

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Canvas - IgniteAI Grading Assistance for SpeedGrader

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Canvas - IgniteAI Insights for Discussions

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Canvas - IgniteAI Question Authoring for Quizzes

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Canvas - IgniteAI Enable Study Tools

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Canvas - Summaries for Discussions

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Canvas - IgniteAI Search for Courses

Student Related Updates

Canvas - IgniteAI Study Tools (Summarize, Quiz Me, Flashcard)

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Canvas - What's New Student Edition

Summer 2026

Canvas - Portfolio for Students and Faculty, Evaluation and Showcase 

Spring 2026

Canvas - Ignite AI in Action: Using the Prompt Library and Writing Effective Prompts

Canvas - FINAL GRADES PROCESS UPDATED 4/20/26: Submitting Final Grades in Canvas

Canvas - Enhanced Rubrics

Canvas - Differentiation Tags 

Canvas - Gradebook Integrity Check

Canvas - Student Outreach in Canvas

Canvas - How to edit your course navigation

Canvas - Differentiation Tags

Respondus - Requiring a Second Camera in Respondus

Dropout Detective - How to send a message to multiple students 

Copyleaks - How to set default Copyleaks Scan Settings for an Entire Course

Canvas - Create a Survey in New Quizzes!

Canvas - Choose when students' grades show with Gradebook Scheduled Feedback

Canvas - Setup a moderated assignment to be graded by multiple reviewers!
Note: You'll have to enable this feature in the course settings if you'd like to try it out. Course > Settings > Moderated Grading > Enable 

Have Questions? Contact the Academic Technology Support Team 
  
atst@spcollege.edu

 Phone at 727-341-3500

Other Ways to get Help With Canvas!

(Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST).
After-hours or weekend assistance? Contact the Technical Support Center

Phone at 727-791-2795 or onlinehelp@spcollege.edu

Want to Schedule a One-on-One or Group Session on Canvas or other instructional technology issues or opportunities?

Schedule 1:1 Support Help with a Member of the Academic Technology Support Team