Issue:
Discussion Redesign changes are now live in Canvas
Background:
The Canvas Discussions Redesign is now in production for all users as of Saturday, July 20, 2024.
This enhancement aims to improve teachers’ and students’ experiences by offering new customizations and interactive components, including @mentions, anonymous posting, post logging, and enhanced searching and sorting capabilities.
This interface will also introduce other exciting features such as Discussion Summaries and Checkpoints, which are planned to be released in the coming months.
Resources:
To ensure a smooth transition and help you make the most of these new features, Canvas support has prepared the following resources:
- Instructional Video: This brief video provides an overview of the new features and changes that users can expect to see in the Discussions Redesign. Select this link to view the Discussion Redesign video.
- Two-Page Guide: This concise document explains which features have changed, and includes tips to assist you in leveraging the new features effectively. Select this link to download the guide.
- User Guides: We have created detailed “How-To” user guides for both the student and teacher roles.
Select this link to view the Student How-To user guide.
Select this link to view the Teacher How-To user guide. - You can find supplemental resources for those using the Canvas Student (iOS/Android) and Canvas Teacher (iOS/Android) apps as well.
Select this link to view the Canvas Student iOS guide.
Select this link to view the Canvas Student Android guide.
Select this link to view the Canvas Teacher iOS guide.
Select this link to view the Canvas Teacher Android guide.
New Interface Illustration:
