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Annotate PRO is becoming Canopy
In September 2026, Annotate PRO will become Canopy, a new name for a broader set of tools designed to help educators provide thoughtful feedback, strengthen assessment, and turn learning data into useful insights. No action is required on your part. The Annotate PRO...
Canvas Cyberattack Response and Annotate PRO
We know many Canvas users have been affected by the ongoing cyberattack-related outage affecting Instructure systems. Our thoughts are with the instructors, instructional designers, support teams, and students working through the disruption and uncertainty this has...
New Features for AP Word
The March 2026 update to AP for Word is our biggest yet — a redesigned toolbar, new comment tools, and new features like in-app editing. Here's what's new in AP Word.Part of AP’s promise is a consistent experience across Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Canvas, and other...
Beyond the Wall of Text: Making Rubrics Dynamic
We’ve all been there: staring at a holistic rubric "wall of text," trying to decide if a student’s essay is a "3" or a "2" when it actually has the insight of a "4" but the grammar of a "2." Traditional holistic rubrics are great for speed, but they lack the precision...
Motivation Station Edition – Updated and Expanded
At 11trees, we believe the best teaching happens in the "1-to-1" space where a student feels truly seen and challenged. We initially launched the Motivation Station Edition for Annotate PRO to help you deliver quick bursts of inspiration. But we know that for feedback...
11trees 2025 Wrap Up and Peek Ahead
As we wrap up 2025, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you. We're grateful for another year working alongside educators who share our mission of building connections with learners through the power of feedback. Your input guided the improvements we made this...
Expanded Motivation Station Edition
When we first launched the Motivation Station Edition Library for Annotate PRO, our goal was simple: give educators a quick way to add encouragement and inspiration to their feedback. The original library featured about 35 carefully curated quotes about writing and...
AP 7.21 Update – Rubrics
Did you ever choose a level in a rubric and want to say, “yes, but…”? Or want to paint between the artificial rubric lines? With AP 7.21, available now, you can now create custom rubrics using Feedback Forms. Insert rubrics, with formatting like bolding and bullet...
11trees Adds New Accessibility Reports
At 11trees, accessibility isn't just a checkbox, it's our commitment. We are excited to announce that both Annotate PRO and Canopy have achieved comprehensive accessibility conformance documentation, representing a major step forward in our mission to create inclusive...