Canvas Plus: January 2026 Edition

Canvas +: Updates & new features in SMU's Instructional Technologies

In our Canvas Plus Monthly, we discuss the new features and enhancements available in the Canvas LMS and any updates to academic technology/software that are integrated into Canvas. This month, we’re excited to share about Canvas’ new AI-powered translation tool and New Quiz surveys, along with some hefty updates for some of our integrations! Read about the changes and additions to Copyleaks, Macmillan, PlayPosit, and Cidi Labs below.

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Canvas Plus: December 2025 Edition

Canvas +: Updates & new features in SMU's Instructional Technologies

In our Canvas Plus Monthly, we discuss the new features and enhancements available in the Canvas LMS and any updates to academic technology/software that are integrated into Canvas. This month’s update includes information about upcoming workshops, along with updated integrations for PlayPosit and Macmillan, and new tools and features for Copyleaks and Cidi Labs.

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Canvas Plus: November 2025 Edition

Canvas +: Updates & new features in SMU's Instructional TechnologiesIn our Canvas Plus Monthly, we discuss the new features and enhancements available in the Canvas LMS and any updates to academic technology/software that are integrated into Canvas. This month, we’ll share about IgniteAI, SMU’s exciting product testing partnership with Canvas, along with updates to the Canvas Teacher App and a new YouTube video overlay for your courses. Continue reading Canvas Plus: November 2025 Edition

SMU Faculty Help Shape the Future of Teaching with AI

Canvas+SMU is proud to be among a select group of institutions participating in Instructure’s product testing for the Canvas Ignite Agent, an AI-powered feature designed to support instructors in the Canvas learning environment. By invitation from Instructure (Canvas’s parent company), SMU chose to participate in this program as part of its ongoing commitment to responsible innovation in teaching and learning. Continue reading SMU Faculty Help Shape the Future of Teaching with AI

Canvas Plus: October 2025 Edition

Canvas +: Updates & new features in SMU's Instructional Technologies

In our Canvas Plus Monthly, we discuss the new features and enhancements available in the Canvas LMS and any updates to academic technology/software that are integrated into Canvas. This month, we’ll share two updates to Canvas’ grading settings, as well as a Panopto enhancement and some exciting updates for Respondus LockDown Browser.

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