Canvas Updates

July 2026

Bite-sized updates on the latest Canvas features and enhancements!

Canvas and the Safari Web Browser

While Canvas technically supports Safari, users and IT support teams consistently recommend Chrome or Firefox for a better experience. Safari’s strict privacy defaults frequently cause glitches with coursework, including:

  1. Third-Party Cookies: Safari often blocks cookies from tools such as Respondus or Turnitin, preventing them from loading in Canvas.
  2. Missing Images and Files: Intelligent Tracking Protection (ITP) can block images and files from displaying.
  3. Media Recording: In-browser audio and video recording into Canvas does not work reliably in Safari.
For a smoother experience, download Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, available for Mac and PC.

Test Respondus LockDown Browser + Monitor Before Quizzes and Exams

Encourage your students to practice with Respondus LockDown Browser + Monitor before a graded Canvas quiz or exam. A practice attempt confirms that RLDB is installed correctly, that the webcam and microphone work for Monitor, and that the student’s device and network can launch without surprises on exam day. It also catches issues such as virtual machine warnings, outdated browsers, or blocked permissions ahead of time rather than during a timed assessment.

UNC Charlotte maintains Canvas test sites for both Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes so students can complete a no-stakes practice run in the same environment they will use for real exams.

Share the link that matches the version of Canvas Quizzes you are using (Classic or New) with your students:

Need help with any Canvas features? Submit a Help Ticket to OneIT College Support!