by 11trees | Aug 26, 2026 | Canopy, News, Software Updates
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...
by 11trees | May 8, 2026 | News, Software Updates
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...
by 11trees | Mar 31, 2026 | Software Updates
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. A Redesigned Toolbar Part of AP’s promise is a consistent experience across Microsoft...
by 11trees | Feb 20, 2026 | Feedback, Libraries, Rubrics, Use Cases
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...
by 11trees | Jan 20, 2026 | Libraries, News
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...
by 11trees | Dec 30, 2025 | News, Software Updates
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...
by 11trees | Nov 15, 2025 | Libraries, News
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...
by 11trees | Oct 28, 2025 | Software Updates
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...
by 11trees | Aug 19, 2025 | News
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...
by 11trees | Jul 19, 2025 | Software Updates
The educational landscape continues to evolve as we all navigate AI’s growing presence in education. Many educators are responding by returning to proven assessment methods: in-class essays, Blue Books, and live presentations. Annotate PRO’s latest...
