Audience

Available to institutions of all sizes and types, from individual K-12 classrooms to universities to companies with a blended or fully virtual environment.

About Canvas

Canvas by Instructure is a cloud-based learning management system for every stage and style of education. Available to institutions of all sizes and types, from individual K-12 classrooms to universities to companies with a blended or fully virtual environment.

As the hub of your digital learning environment, Canvas offers complete LMS functionality, including standards-based grade books, course content authoring, customizable student assessments, mobile communication, video learning, and digital badging, (just to name a few).

Canvas LMS integrates with your institution's existing SIS and other teaching tools. With over two hundred different LTI tools educators can customize courses and monitor engagement with classes or individual students. Canvas also has top-rated mobile apps to keep everyone informed and connected, on the go, on any device.

Take teaching and learning to the next level with Canvas LMS, the foundation of the Instructure Learning Platform.

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Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5
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Company Information

Instructure
Founded: 2008
United States
www.instructure.com

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Product Details

Platforms Supported
Cloud
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training
Documentation
Live Online
Webinars
In Person
Support
Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Canvas Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What languages does Canvas support in their product?
Q: What kind of support options does Canvas offer?
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Canvas Product Features

Classroom Management

Attendance Management Supported
Block Websites/Applications Supported
Built in LMS Supported
Collaboration Tools Supported
For Classroom Supported
For Labs Supported
Internet Usage Monitoring Supported
Real-time Chat Supported
Remote Access/Control Supported
Report Cards Supported
Support Audio/Images/Video Supported
Tests/Assessments Supported
Transcripts Supported
View Student Monitors Supported

Gradebook

Attendance Tracking Supported
Class Summary Supported
Curve Scores Supported
Grade Calculations Supported
Individualized Assessments Supported
Lesson Planning Supported
Parent Portal Supported
Progress Reports Supported
Teacher Dashboard Supported
Weighted Assignments Supported
Report Cards Not Supported

Higher Education

Financial Aid Management Not Supported
Alumni Management Not Supported
Curriculum Management Not Supported
Housing Management Not Supported
Fundraising Management Not Supported
Student Portal Not Supported
Faculty / Staff Management Not Supported
Scheduling Not Supported
Assessment Management Not Supported
Admissions Management Not Supported
Student Information / Records Not Supported

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Academic / Education Supported
Asynchronous Learning Supported
Blended Learning Supported
Built-In Course Authoring Supported
Corporate / Business Supported
Gamification Supported
Learner Portal Supported
Mobile Learning Supported
SCORM Compliance Supported
Synchronous Learning Supported
Video Conferencing Supported
eLearning Companies Supported
Customizable Not Supported
Open Source Not Supported
eCommerce Not Supported

School Management

Curriculum Management Supported
Higher Education Supported
Independent / Private Supported
K-12 Supported
Online Calendar Supported
Online Payments Supported
Parent / Student Portal Supported
Reporting/Analytics Supported
School District Supported
Special Education Supported
Bookstore Management Not Supported
Cafeteria Management Not Supported
Facility Management Not Supported
Financial Management Not Supported
Housing Management Not Supported
Library Management Not Supported
Preschool Not Supported
Vocational / Trade Schools Not Supported

Canvas Verified User Reviews

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  • A Canvas User
    SMM manager
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
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    "Simple yet Great Software"

    Posted 2020-09-07

    Pros: Canvas is simple to learn and understand software. Very intuitive features. User friendly interface. Easy to use and setup. Helps in growing effectively. Customer support team are very supportive. Ready to help 24/7. Easy to customise. Helps in building skills as well.

    Cons: No dislikes found till now. Will update further.

    Overall: Offers virtual classroom. Easy to learn. Organises documents as well, which saves lots of time and energy. Very simple dashboard, easy to navigate. Technical support is also there. This software makes interactions fruitful. Easily connects with media and knowledge.

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