October 2025 technology updates
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In our technology updates we announce the latest developments in UoA supported tools for teaching and learning.
Canvas
Gradebook – View Hidden Grades Indicator
A new option in Gradebook settings allows instructors to see an icon marking any grades that have not yet been posted to students. This makes it easier to identify hidden grades and reduces confusion around grade visibility.
Read more in the Canvas ‘Deploy Notes’.
Figure 1: The Gradebook shows a red dot next to grades that are hidden and therefore not yet posted to students.
Figure 2: Canvas Gradebook showing the ‘view hidden grades’ checkbox under the ‘view options’ tab.
People – Page View
The Page View section in user details has been updated to streamline access and performance for administrators. Key improvements include:
- Date filtering for CSV exports, with results limited to the selected month
- Removal of the 300-line limit for CSV downloads
- Gradual loading of the most recent 30 days of page views for better performance
- Notifications when CSV results are ready for download
- Prevention of duplicate CSV requests with on-screen status indicators
These changes improve usability and provide clearer feedback when working with user activity data.
Read more in the Canvas ‘Deploy Notes’.
Figure 3: Canvas’ Page Views section showing the activity for the past 30 days.
Figure 4: Canvas’ Page Views section showing the activity over 1 year.
SpeedGrader: Multi-Select Section Filter
SpeedGrader now allows instructors to filter submissions from multiple sections at once using checkboxes. This makes it easier to manage grading across larger courses or those with multiple groups.
To filter sections, select the desired section checkbox then click the Apply button.
Read more in the Canvas ‘Deploy Notes’.
Figure 5 – SpeedGrader allows you to filter submissions by Section.
Canvas Design Blocks training
Join the Ranga Auaha Ako, Learning and Teaching Design Team for a hands-on workshop on Design Blocks, tailored for teaching staff and anyone involved with Canvas courses at the University.
During this session, you will learn how to:
- Apply grids to structure material on Canvas pages
- Incorporate headers and images to design attractive home pages and signal the beginning of new modules
- Present an engaging overview of course content through image cards
- Create a “Meet the Team” page with staff profiles easily
- Enhance courses with buttons, button bars, and a course glossary (time permitting)
Multiple sessions are held through October and November 2025.
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Lucid for Education
Transitioning from Padlet to Lucid recording and resources
If you missed the Lucid training session on transitioning from Padlet to Lucid in September, the recording is now available, along with additional resources.
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We hope these feature improvements will help you improve student engagement and gain insights into your cohort’s progress.
As always, should you have any questions or require assistance, seek support from IT Connect and Ranga Auaha Ako, Learning and Teaching Design Team. We’re here to help.
Disclaimer: The information in this blog post is accurate as of 1 October 2025. Please note that the features and updates mentioned above are based on available information at the time of writing, and there may have been further developments since then.
See also
Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) monthly forum
All staff at the University are invited to join the monthly forum. See the details for the Zoom link, agenda, and past recordings.
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