In this month’s Canvas Plus Monthly, we discuss the new features and enhancements available in the Canvas LMS with MathML, the new online polling system for live audience engagement and feedback, and upcoming workshops and training opportunities.
MathML Now Supported in New Quizzes
Canvas now supports the use of MathML within the rich content editor boxes for questions and multiple-choice answers when building a quiz or assessment using New Quizzes.
From the rich content editor, switch into the HTML editor view and enter your MathML code.
New “Disable Document Uploads” setting in New Quizzes
When editing a New Quiz, you can now toggle on the new “Disable Document Uploads” setting. This prevents students from uploading files for text-based responses. When enabled for a quiz, students are restricted from using the Insert Media and Insert Document options in the Rich Content Editor.
Poll Everywhere Integrations
Last month, we introduced Poll Everywhere, an online polling system for live audience engagement and feedback during classes and presentations. The Course Management tool has now been enabled automatically for all users, which means that syncing your assignments and grade books is easier than ever.
Workshops and Training Opportunities
Speaking of Poll Everywhere, during the Faculty Technology Workshops next month, there will be a Poll Everywhere workshop on August 14, 2025, to show you how you can get Poll Everywhere set up for your courses for this fall term. Register now!
If you didn’t know, the 2025 Fall Faculty Technology Workshops are on the horizon! Starting August 13, 2025, and running through August 21, these workshops will offer a range of training opportunities to help you prepare for the upcoming semester, including a series with a special focus on AI. From Canvas tips and tricks to getting started with the latest tools and integrations, these sessions are designed to support your teaching goals with practical, hands-on guidance. Learn more and register to reserve your seat today.
