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Canvas: New Quizzes Update
Penn State will now support the creation of quizzes (built from scratch) using Canvas’s New Quizzes tool. The training schedule and additional resources are provided below. Please note, several features will not initially be supported, including the migration of...
Canvas Service Pack for January 16, 2023
Canvas Service Pack for January 16, 2023 Service packs are updates to Canvas released on a regular basis. The next Service Pack deployment will be on Tuesday, January 16, 2023, from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. ET. This update will not affect core Canvas functionality;...
Important information for McGraw Hill users
The McGraw Hill Campus tool will be removed in May 2024. Users should transition to using the new McGraw Hill Connect tool in Canvas. The McGraw Hill Connect tool now allows users to have multiple instructors in a course. To start using the new McGraw Hill Connect...
Canvas: New Quizzes Update
Beginning mid-spring 2024, Penn State will support the creation of quizzes (built from scratch) using Canvas’s New Quizzes tool. A training schedule and additional resources will be provided in January 2024. Please note, several features will not initially be...
Penn State continues to support Zoom video conferencing through 2026
Penn State IT was recently asked about the future of Zoom at Penn State. Currently, there are no plans to phase out Zoom. Penn State’s contract with Zoom runs through December 2026. Although Microsoft Teams offers some similar functionality, Zoom provides more...
