A new HTML5-based Scribd viewer in Canvas has been implemented. Formerly based in flash, the new viewer should improve overall performance in Scribd and will display HTML content, File previews, and SpeedGrader previews. Viewer controls are now located at the bottom of the Scribd window and include an updated full-screen option.
Instructors can use a Notes column in their Gradebook to keep track of extra information in their course. This feature was the second-most-requested feature by Canvas users! To use this feature, select "Show Notes Column" from the Gradebook settings menu and click into the field for the student you'd like to work with!
The details for these new features have been sourced from Canvas’ User Guides and Product Release Notes. Please feel free to contact me (ptestori@baypath.edu) for any questions you may have about using Canvas for your Bay Path class.
There are also a few more updates that the most-Canvas among us will be interested in... if you count yourself as one of us, take a look at this video highlighting the most recent release:
