Online@JSU This Week | 9.23.26

In Case You Missed It: Honorlock Update


Honorlock has updated to version 11.10.0, which changes how students navigate Canvas during proctored assessments when BrowserGuard or Allowed URLs is enabled.


If students need to access specific Canvas Pages, Modules, or Files during an exam, those URLs must be added to the exam's Allowed URLs list. Third-party assessments are not affected.


View the Honorlock update and other 2026 Canvas features

Do You Use Canvas Classic Quizzes? This Message Is for You. 


Do you currently use Classic Quizzes in your Canvas courses? 


If so, an important change is coming. Jacksonville State University will transition fully to Canvas New Quizzes, with Classic Quizzes being turned off at the end of Fall 2026.

 

Online@JSU is providing a series of workshops designed to make the transition easier. 


Not familiar with New Quizzes? Start here: 

Canvas New Quizzes: An Overview 

Monday, October 12 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. 


This one-hour workshop will introduce you to Canvas's modern assessment engine. You'll learn how to: 

  • Create a New Quiz 
  • Explore New Quizzes question types 
  • Create and organize Item Banks 
  • Configure quiz settings 
  • Provide student accommodations 
  • Moderate assessments 
  • Configure multiple attempts 


Register for the October 12 workshop 


Our recommendation: If you regularly use Canvas quizzes and exams, attend a New Quizzes workshop before beginning your migration.

The Course Evaluation System (CES) period for Fall 2026 A and Fall 2026 Block 1 is coming up soon.



Please note the evaluation dates below:

  • Evaluation Period Opens → September 28, 2026, at 12:00 a.m.
  • Evaluation Period Closes → October 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.


⚠️ Reminder: Evaluations must close on October 6 at 11:59 p.m. to accommodate the exam schedule.

Remediating STEM Content in YuJa Panorama


Monday, September 28 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Looking to make your STEM materials more accessible? Join Haroon Shaffiulla from YuJa for a hands-on workshop focused on remediating STEM content using Panorama’s inline remediation tools.


You’ll explore:

  • Best practices for accessible STEM content
  • Hands-on remediation using Panorama
  • Tools to improve the accessibility of STEM materials



Register for the workshop

❓ Canvas FAQ Corner


Quick answers to common Canvas questions from faculty like you!


📌 Q1: What is the difference between a missing and a zero in Canvas?

A: A Missing status identifies an assignment that was not submitted by the due date, while a zero is an actual grade of 0. Canvas can be configured to automatically apply a zero to missing submissions.


📌 Q2: Should I still create new quizzes using Classic Quizzes?

A: No. Classic Quizzes is being retired after Fall 2026, so new assessments should be created using New Quizzes.


📌 Q3: Why is my Honorlock quiz asking for an access code?

A: Students should not be asked to enter an access code for an Honorlock-proctored Canvas Quiz. An access code is automatically applied when Honorlock launches correctly.


📌 Q4: What should I check before assigning an Honorlock exam?

A: Complete a test launch and verify the quiz settings, Honorlock settings, allowed resources, and student instructions before the assessment opens.


📌 Q5: Why does my Canvas Studio video say “Unable to process”?

A: This usually indicates that Studio encountered a problem uploading or processing the recording. Check the file, browser, internet connection, and device permissions before trying the upload again.

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