Canvas Release Notes (2024-11-16) (2024)

Feature Options

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Feature options allow institutions to enable newly developed Canvas functionality according to their preferred time frame. Unless otherwise noted, all feature options are opt-in and do not require any action by a Canvas admin until a feature's enforcement date is announced. For a complete list of feature options, please see Canvas LMS Feature Options.

A feature preview label indicates a feature option in active development, which is being built directly through user feedback. Feature previews deploy updates outside the regular Canvas release schedule and are posted in the Related Releases section in

Please reference the table below each feature heading for specific feature information. For general information about feature options, please see the Canvas Release Notes FAQ.

Assignments

Preserve Group Set During Assignment Copy

Admin Instructor

Summary

When copying a group assignment from one course to another, a new group set with the same name as the original is now created in the destination course if no matching group set exists. Previously, copied group assignments were automatically linked to an existing matching group set in the destination course or defaulted to the Project Groups group set, which was created automatically if no other match was found.

Change Benefit

This update is beneficial because it maintains consistency and organization of group sets when copying assignments between courses.

Feature Video

Discussions

AI Translation [Delayed as of 2024-11-12]

All Users

Summary

When the Course AI Translation feature option is enabled, instructors and students can use AI-supported translations to translate text with Discussions and Announcements.

Change Benefit

This feature provides users the option to translate text into different languages and promotes inclusivity by allowing people from diverse linguistic backgrounds to communicate and access information easily. It also enhances collaboration and understanding in multilingual environments, making content accessible to a wider audience.

Feature Workflow

Discussion Translate Text Link

To translate text in a discussion, click the Options [1] button, then click the Translate Text Link [2].

Translation Language Options Drop-Down Menu

Users can select from 100 available language options using the Language drop-down menu.

Discussion Translation View

Once a language is selected, the discussion topic and replies display in the original language and the translated language.

Multiple Language Selected View

Users can also select multiple languages by selecting additional language options.

Note: To remove translations, refresh the page.

Feature Video

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Student View Due Date LinkAs a student, click the View Due Dates link to view all due dates on the Discussion page,

Discussion Checkpoints Due Date Tray

See Discussions: AI Translations Section

Analytics

New Analytics migration to Data Access Platform (DAP)

Admin

Summary

New Analytics (course-level analytics) feature migration completion to the Data Access Platform (DAP) is extended through November 30th. This migration will be gradually rolled out to users over the course of November.

Change Benefit

This transition offers increased load schedule frequency (every 8 hours instead of the current 24-48 refresh), ensures consistency in metrics with other data products across Canvas, and improves data quality and availability.

Feature Video

Authentication

Enforcement of the OpenID Connect RP Initiated Logout Parameters Feature Option

Admin

Summary

The OpenID Connect RP Initiated Logout Parameters feature option is enforced for all Canvas institutions and the feature option is removed. When users sign out of Canvas, the system may need specific details to handle the process correctly. For systems that follow the OpenID Connect (OIDC) standard, providing the right information ensures proper redirection after sign-out. If the system is not fully OIDC-compliant, it might recognize the details but not process them accurately. In such cases, admins may need to add a specific URL (https://sso.canvaslms.com/login) to their system's settings to ensure correct redirection. Additionally, any `state` parameter provided during sign-out should be passed along to the `post_logout_redirect_uri`. Canvas will not alter custom settings, so adjustments may be needed if the system previously did not return users to Canvas.

Change Benefit

This update ensures a smooth and accurate sign-out process for users.

Feature Video

Change Log Updates

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A Feature Preview indicates a feature option in active development. Users who opt in to the feature and join the Community user group can help improve the feature through direct feedback.

The following Feature Previews have updates related to this deploy available in the User Group change log. When this feature option is available for general use, the feature option will be announced in the Canvas Release Notes.

Enhanced Rubrics

For more details related to this release, see the Enhanced Rubrics: Release Change Log.

Removal of Null Values in Custom Parameter Values

For certain custom parameter values, if there is no value Canvas currently sends null as the value. With this change, Canvas will now send the variable name when there is no value, in accordance with the Learning Tools Interoperability Core Specification 1.3 IMS Global Learning Consortium.

For more information, see Canvas Platform Breaking Changes.

Expand All Group Related LTI Variable Expansions.

Expand all of the listed variable expansions. Previously, these required a Course context to work. Now, they will also work when the context is a Group within a Course.

For more information, see Canvas Platform Breaking Changes.