Canvas Start of Term Tips & Updates

With the fall term just around the corner, we’re excited to share helpful tips for getting the most out of Canvas, along with updates to Canvas tools and integrations that can enhance your teaching experience.

Latest updates to Canvas & Canvas integrations

• Canvas: Learn about the files redesign, and enhancements to assignments, online attendance, and Speedgrader on the Canvas - New & Notable Updates page.
• Canvas Templates: Check out the new CU Boulder Canvas Template.
• “My Course Materials” link renamed to “CU Book Access.”
• Turnitin Feedback Studio: New Similarity Report.
• Cidi Labs: QuickStart Wizard now available. Upgrade your content to the new Cidi Labs DesignPlus sidebar before December 31, 2025.

Set up Canvas courses

• Create or combine courses: Canvas - Request Course Changes.
• Step-by-step guide: Getting Started with Canvas.
• Review student-centered course design tips and grading for student success.

Enhance your course with Canvas integrations 

• Canvas Studio: Enhanced Features and Functions.
• PlayPosit: Engage students with your Canvas Studio videos by making them interactive using PlayPosit. Training videos are available on the Academic Technology Training page.
• Classroom Capture: Add Classroom Capture videos to the Canvas navigation bar.
• iClicker: Consider using iClicker to increase classroom engagement. You can set up the integration and create an assignment grade group for iClicker to publish to.
• Zoom:
  • Zoom Service page
  • Zoom Canvas Integration
  • Zoom AI Companion
  • Zoom App Marketplace

Learn more

• View OIT’s on-demand videos or attend a training session.
• Schedule a one-on-one consultation with an Academic Technology Consultant.
• Need additional help? Contact the IT Service Center at oithelp@colorado.edu or call 303-735-4357.