Canvas LMS

Flexible & Robust Learning Hub

Canvas LMS, by Instructure, is a leading Learning Management System used extensively in both K-12 schools and higher education institutions. It provides a centralized platform for course delivery, assignments, assessments, communication, and grading.

Key Features

• Course Organization: Manage course content, modules, calendars, and announcements.
• Assignments & Quizzes: Create, distribute, collect, and grade various types of assignments and quizzes.
• Grading Tools: Features SpeedGrader for efficient feedback and grading, integrates with gradebook.
• Communication: Facilitates communication via announcements, inbox messaging, and discussion boards.
• Integrations: Supports integration with numerous third-party educational tools (LTI).
• Mobile Apps: Offers mobile apps for students and teachers for access on the go.

How it Helps Teachers & Students

• Provides a single, organized space for all course materials and activities.
• Streamlines assignment submission and grading workflows.
• Facilitates communication between teachers, students, and potentially parents.
• Offers flexibility in course design and integration with other EdTech tools.

Pricing & Access

Access to Canvas LMS is typically provided and managed by schools or districts through institutional licenses. While Instructure offers a 'Free for Teacher' account option, it has limitations compared to the full institutional version commonly used in schools.