What’s New:
- FeedbackFruits will be removed at the end of Spring 2026 semester. The FeedbackFruits toolset will be removed on June 30, 2026, for all Canvas@UD users. If you are currently using a FeedbackFruits tool, please use the Spring 2026 semester to consider alternatives for peer review.
- Canvas is updating its native Portfolio tool. The current account-level ePortfolio tool will be retired on June 30, 2026, and an all-new portfolio feature is coming soon. If you used the existing tool with students, please share these steps to export existing portfolios.
- The Enhanced Rubrics feature preview has had several updates since its launch. If you use rubrics extensively in your courses, consider transitioning to this new interface to make your rubric management easier.
Did you know:
- Anthology Ally’s Fix Your Content Day is November 18, 2025. Join your colleagues for a 24-hour global accessibility challenge to make digital content more inclusive. Every fix counts!
- New Quizzes have more granular options for student feedback than Classic Quizzes. If you have transitioned and have not reviewed your settings, learn more about how to manage students’ view of quiz results.
- Reminder! CidiLabs Design Plus legacy sidebar support will sunset in December. The legacy sidebar will be removed from Canvas@UD on December 31, 2025. Content created with the legacy sidebar will continue to display properly, but any edits after December will require migration to the new sidebar. Visit the updated DesignPLUS for Canvas web page for upgrade tips and resources.
- Winter 2026 Canvas course sites were created on November 11. Review Canvas Course Information for a New Term for information about how to check for your courses, make change requests, and prepare to teach this winter. Expect your Spring 2026 course sites to be available in early December.
Upcoming Training & Events
Keep Calm and Teach On (KCTO): January 20, 21, and 22
Save the date for KCTO Winter 2026, a just-in-time workshop series for instructors. Visit the KCTO website for more information.
Innovative Teaching Strategies: January 5 – January 30
If you are looking for ideas to freshen up your courses by incorporating new strategies, educational technology tools, and AI-enhanced learning, join us for the Innovative Teaching Strategies workshop from January 5 to January 30, 2026, or request a custom cohort session. Learn more about the ITS workshop and register.
10-Day Accessibility Challenge: January 12 – January 23
This online asynchronous course gives you snack size bites of accessibility to apply to your courses over 10 days. Get tips and ideas provided each day on topics such as headings; lists, alternate text, and color contrast. Register to help make the University’s digital content accessible to everyone.
Canvas Workshops
Workshops for Canvas and tools are available on a monthly basis. Check out our workshop calendar to learn more and register or submit a request for a workshop customized for your department or program!