Instructors will find the new SpeedGrader draft comment feature particularly useful, as it ensures clarity and helps prevent oversights by clearly marking comments that still need to be submitted. Within the Inbox, Instructors can add a personal touch to their messages with a custom signature block, enhancing the professional feel of their communications. The new auto-response feature is a game-changer, allowing Instructors to manage their incoming Canvas messages efficiently during busy periods or when they’re out of the office.

SpeedGrader

Comment Drafts

Summary

In SpeedGrader, after drafting a comment and moving on to another student, a Draft pill displays, indicating that the comment still needs to be submitted.

Change Benefit

This update enhances the instructor experience by clearly indicating when a comment still needs to be submitted.

Feature Workflow

SpeedGrader Comment Draft Pill

In SpeedGrader, a Draft pill displays, indicating the comment still needs to be submitted.

Inbox

Add Signature to Messages and Add Auto Response to Messages

Add Signature to Messages

Summary

Inbox Signature Block, users have the option to configure a signature when composing a message.

Change Benefit

This feature streamlines communication and enhances the effectiveness and professional appeal of inbox messages.

Feature Workflow

Inbox Settings Icon

In the Inbox, click the Settings button.

Create Signature Modal

To create a signature, select the Signature On radio button [1] and enter the desired signature in the Signature field [2]. Then, click the Save button [3].

Compose Message Signature Display

Once a signature is saved, it displays in the message body when composing a message.

Add Auto Response to Messages

Summary

Inbox Auto Response, users have the option to set an auto-response for messages.

Change Benefit

This feature streamlines communication and enhances the effectiveness and professional appeal of inbox messages.

Feature Workflow

Inbox Auto Response Modal

To create an auto-response message, select the Response On radio button [1] and enter the Start Date [2], End date [3], Subject [4] and Message [5]. Then, click the Save button [6].

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