Month: July 2024

Canvas Updates – July 2024

Canvas has made many changes this Summer to improve existing functionality and added a few new things into the mix! See some of the notable changes from July below. Inbox Updates Users now have the option to set an automatic response and enable a signature when composing a message. Modules and Pages Updates Modules and…Continue Reading Canvas Updates – July 2024

Flipgrid student engagement tool moves to Microsoft Teams

Microsoft purchased the student engagement tool Flipgrid in 2023 and rebranded the tool from Flipgrid to Flip. Since then, the company has moved some of the core Flip features into Teams for Education and will be retiring the standalone app and web site by September 30, 2024. Starting July 1, Flip will no longer be…Continue Reading Flipgrid student engagement tool moves to Microsoft Teams

Canvas Discussion Board Re-Design

The Discussion Boards in Canvas have gotten a much needed overhaul! No existing Discussion functionality is going away- we’re gaining new features to create better student interaction and usability. Overview Some new features that you’ll see beginning July 20, 2024 are: • Improved accessibility and mobile UI • Flexible viewing options, including inline and split…Continue Reading Canvas Discussion Board Re-Design