Explore the latest tools and updates happening in Online@UT (Canvas)

Surveys in New Quizzes 

A new quiz type, Surveys, has been made available for Canvas New Quizzes. Instructors can use this quiz type to collect anonymous or non-anonymous feedback, with graded or ungraded options. This feature offers instructors a more intuitive way to engage students, promote reflection, and gauge comprehension of course content/materials. Canvas Surveys Quizzes are intended to provide a convenient way to gather instructional feedback. For academic research and administrative surveys, OIT recommends Qualtrics. 

Learn more about using Surveys in New Quizzes. 

New Portfolio Tool for Canvas 

Folio and ePortfolios are being replaced by Canvas Portfolio, which is available now. Portfolio adds many new and upgraded features like collaboration tools to showcase group work, learner progress tracking, and portfolio preview for easier sharing and review. 
Learn more about the new Canvas Portfolio. 

Please note that Canvas’ legacy ePortfolios and Portfolium’s Folios/Canvas Student ePortfolios will be retired on June 30, 2026. After this date, only Canvas Portfolios will be available. 

Share the following guides with your students on how to preserve their portfolio content:

• How do I download the contents of my Canvas native ePortfolio? 

• How to export content from Canvas Student ePortfolios/Folio as a student? 

Canvas Media—YouTube Overlay 

When an instructor adds a YouTube video to their course outside of Canvas Studio, an overlay message displays, alerting viewers that ads may appear. Since ads are managed by YouTube, this feature benefits instructors and students by letting them know in advance that their learning experience could be interrupted. 

If you have questions or concerns about the new features in Canvas, submit an online help request or contact us by phone at 865-974-9900.