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    • iThenticateOriginality-checking for faculty/researchers
    • LibGuidesEmbedded library guides in Canvas
    • PanoptoVideo management & class recordings
    • PerusallSocial annotation tool
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Request a New Canvas Site

All Canvas sites are created upon request by faculty teaching courses at the University of Pennsylvania or by their TAs or support staff. It is recommended that Canvas sites be requested two months before the start of the semester, but sites can be requested at any time near the start…Continue reading “Request a New Canvas Site”

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Canvas Production Release Notes: January 15, 2022

Canvas operates on a monthly release cycle through which features are added or updated. Courseware Support posts highlights from Canvas’s…

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Spring 2022 Virtual Course Shopping Period in Canvas

What is it? Penn has developed a virtual shopping period in Canvas so that students can “visit” different courses as…

30Dec 202130 Nov 2021
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Panopto Maintenance 1/8

Panopto will be unavailable on Saturday, January 8th at 9pm EST until Sunday, January 9th at 1am EST due to scheduled maintenance…

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Check out Canvas 101: Using Canvas at Penn for instructions, ideas, inspiration, and more!

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What’s New in Canvas Fall 2021?

24 Aug 202127 Aug 2021
The following information will introduce you to notable changes in Canvas for Fall 2021. If you haven’t used Canvas in the past year, we recommend reviewing What's New in Canvas…
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Canvas Production Release Notes: August 21, 2021

11 Aug 202120 Oct 2021
Canvas operates on a monthly release cycle through which features are added or updated. Courseware Support posts highlights from Canvas’s production release notes, a link to these notes, and other…
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Canvas Course Templates Now Available

3 Aug 20212 Aug 2021
The Courseware Services Team has created a collection of optional templates for use in Canvas course sites. The templates are designed as a starting point for a variety of subjects…
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Upcoming Canvas Workshops

28 Jul 202119 Nov 2021
Not sure how to get started with Canvas or where to begin with your course design? The following workshops will provide an overview of key features and tools that will…
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Canvas Production Release Notes: July 17, 2021

13 Jul 202111 Oct 2021
Canvas operates on a monthly release cycle through which features are added or updated. Courseware Support posts highlights from Canvas’s production release notes, a link to these notes, and other…
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Regular Maintenance Windows in Canvas

7 Jul 20216 Jul 2021
To better manage required maintenance and lessen the need for emergency maintenance, regular maintenance windows will be implemented in Canvas beginning in July 2021. Most maintenance windows will take place…
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Panopto Maintenance 6/26

18 Jun 20218 Jun 2021
Panopto will be unavailable on Saturday, June 26th at 9:00 pm EST until Sunday, June 27th at 1:00 am EST due to scheduled maintenance by the vendor. During this time,…
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Canvas Production Release Notes: June 19, 2021

9 Jun 202120 Oct 2021
Canvas operates on a monthly release cycle through which features are added or updated. Courseware Support posts highlights from Canvas’s production release notes, a link to these notes, and other…
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Canvas Production Release Notes: May 15, 2021

12 May 202120 Oct 2021
Canvas operates on a monthly release cycle through which features are added or updated. Courseware Support posts highlights from Canvas’s production release notes, a link to these notes, and other…
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Canvas Maintenance 4/26

19 Apr 2021
Canvas may be briefly unavailable on Monday, April 26th from 2:00 - 3:00 am EST due to scheduled maintenance by the vendor. Users may not be able to access Canvas…

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    Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Online Office Hours, which are offered at select times during the academic year, are scheduled appointment sessions for faculty, grad students, teaching assistants, and students to get individualized Canvas assistance. Schedule an Office Hours Appointment for assistance with: Canvas tools and features Digital learning tools […]
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    Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Online Office Hours, which are offered at select times during the academic year, are scheduled appointment sessions for faculty, grad students, teaching assistants, and students to get individualized Canvas assistance. Schedule an Office Hours Appointment for assistance with: Canvas tools and features Digital learning tools […]
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    Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Online Office Hours, which are offered at select times during the academic year, are scheduled appointment sessions for faculty, grad students, teaching assistants, and students to get individualized Canvas assistance. Schedule an Office Hours Appointment for assistance with: Canvas tools and features Digital learning tools […]
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