Introduction
IgniteAI is Instructure’s new, integrated artificial intelligence platform, designed to bring trustworthy, transparent AI directly into the Canvas ecosystem. Built with an education-first mindset, it embeds AI tools where teaching, learning, assessment, and analytics happen — while giving educators and institutions full control over how these features are used. With IgniteAI, Instructure aims to simplify workflows like grading, content creation, and insight-gathering without compromising privacy or data ownership.
Contents
How do I use IgniteAI Generator for Rubrics in an assignment
How do I translate an Inbox Message using IgniteAI Translations
AI Rubric Creator: FAQ
This FAQ page introduces the IgniteAI “Rubric Creator” feature: a tool that helps instructors generate high-quality, editable rubrics based on an assignment’s title and description. It briefly explains what the tool does (e.g., suggesting criteria, point values, and performance level descriptors) — making rubric creation faster and more consistent across assignments
How do I use IgniteAI Generator for Rubrics in an assignment
Guide: How do I use IgniteAI Generator for Rubrics in an assignment
This instructor guide offers step-by-step instructions on how to use the IgniteAI Rubric Generator when creating or editing an assignment in Canvas LMS. It covers how to trigger the rubric generation, edit or regenerate criteria, finalize the rubric, and integrate it into SpeedGrader or another grading workflow.
AI‑Translations FAQ
This FAQ describes the “Translate” capabilities provided by IgniteAI — namely, how instructors and students can use AI to translate messages in Inbox, Discussion threads, and Announcements. It explains what Inbox Translation and Discussion/Announcement Translation do, and outlines how your institution must enable the “AI Translation” feature flag to unlock them.
How do I translate an Inbox Message using IgniteAI Translations
Guide: How do I translate an Inbox Message using IgniteAI Translations
This practical guide walks Canvas users through translating individual inbox messages using IgniteAI. It shows how to trigger translation when composing or reading a message — useful if you communicate with students, colleagues, or parents who speak different languages. A helpful reference for instructors working in multilingual or international course settings.
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