5/11/13 Canvas update

 

Canvas is in the process of releasing another update.  They have released their attendance tool.  You should see it on your course navigation bar.  I’m in the process of creating a video demo on how to use it.  If you’re not going to use it now, please remove it from your course navigation bar.  Go to settings>navigation tab and drag Attendance below the line>click on Save.   There are a few other updates scheduled for release on 5/11.  Below is a list

 

·         The People page now a search box to search for users by different roles. If a user does not have a profile image associated with their account, Canvas will show the default gray profile image.

·         The Assignment creation process is more streamlined, meaning instructors now select the assessment type before creating the assignment details. On the Assignments page, the assignment type drop-down menu below the assignment name has now been removed.

·         Students will receive notifications when an instructor changes any dates on the calendar, such as the due date of a quiz. Instructors still have the option to notify students when quiz content has changed. These changes will help students better plan any coursework updates while not being burdened with any unnecessary notifications.

·         Email notifications will now display full announcement text for all messages. Previously messages with longer content would end halfway through the message, and users would have to visit Canvas to finish reading the message.