August 21, 2021 Release
Posted: 2021-08-19 10:24:56 Expiration: 2021-08-26 10:24:56
The University of Wisconsin System instance of Canvas held a meeting on July 20, 2021, to review upcoming features in Canvas. New Features available in Canvas after 08/21/2021
Settings - Feature Preview Terminology and User Group Updates: The term Feature Option in Course and Account Settings has been renamed to Feature Preview.
New Quizzes – Quiz Printing: Items built in New Quizzes are now able to be printed. Answers will have bubbles to their left, allowing quizzes to be taken on the printed paper.
New Analytics - Canvas Attendance: New Analytics includes an Attendance tab, which updates according to criteria set at the account level. Due to an inability to test until after release, this option is currently disabled.
Release Notes Interface Preview Change: The Release Notes Interface (Embedded Release Notes feature preview) has been turned on by default. Based on feedback from local admins, this feature is currently opted out of, to allow campuses more control over messaging.
Settings - Feature Preview Terminology and User Group Updates: The term Feature Option in Course and Account Settings has been renamed to Feature Preview.
New Quizzes – Quiz Printing: Items built in New Quizzes are now able to be printed. Answers will have bubbles to their left, allowing quizzes to be taken on the printed paper.
New Analytics - Canvas Attendance: New Analytics includes an Attendance tab, which updates according to criteria set at the account level. Due to an inability to test until after release, this option is currently disabled.
Release Notes Interface Preview Change: The Release Notes Interface (Embedded Release Notes feature preview) has been turned on by default. Based on feedback from local admins, this feature is currently opted out of, to allow campuses more control over messaging.
-- UWSA DLE: Shane Degen