September 2025 Canvas Updates - Learning Management System

YouTube Overlay

For YouTube videos not hosted in Canvas Studio, an overlay message will appear alerting viewers that ads may appear. This message will appear before the video plays.

YouTube Overlay Workflow

Example of overlay pictured, which says ads may be embedded in videos.

View Hidden Grades Indicator

In Gradebook Settings, a View Hidden Grades indicator can now be enabled to identify grades which have not yet been shown to students.

View Hidden Grades Indicator Workflow

graphical schemata showing gradebook settings.

SpeedGrader Multi-Select Section Filter

In SpeedGrader, checkboxes have been added to allow instructors to select multiple sections at the same time.

SpeedGrader Multi-Select Section Filter Workflow

To filter, select the desired section(s) checkbox(es) [1], then click Apply [2].

Graphical schemata of SpeedGrader filter being used.