Get to know Canvas. The simple, open LMS from Instructure.
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Using Canvas
The Canvas interface is clean and simple, yet powerful. User experience at every level is our top priority. We've created a platform that facilitates a seamless and productive online relationship between professor and student.
Getting HelpThe engaging tutorials on the Instructure support site make finding answers to common questions about Canvas simple. We know professors and students keep unconventional hours, so our tech team is always on call to help resolve more complex questions or needs.
Trying it OutIt's simple to sign up for Canvas as a single teacher, a whole university, or anything in between. Whatever the size of your organization, you're getting reliable access to a clean, open, powerful learning environment.
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Extending the Classroom
Learning environments should offer more than simply downloading file and checking grades. They should extend the learning experience beyond the classroom. Canvas gives you the tools you need to improve learning even after class has ended.
Encouraging CollaborationAt Instructure we don't just make collaboration possible, we encourage it with simple, helpful tools. We make it easy for students to work together on group projects or in study sessions.
Opening up CommunicationStudents and teachers are busy people, and they need their information. Canvas sends out course updates by email, text messaging, etc. so users can stay informed and stay involved.
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Web Services
Today's Web is about simple, efficient tools that work well with other simple, efficient tools. Canvas integrates with web sites students and teachers are already using -- things like Google Docs, Facebook, email, RSS Feeds, etc.
You Control Your DataNobody wants their data locked away in some proprietary system. Because of our open architecture, any work you do inside of Canvas is easy to get back out.
Campus IntegrationCanvas will integrate with campus resources. We provide an open, secure framework that makes it easy to do whatever you want with your data.
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Enterprise-Level Hosting
The Canvas learning environment is fully hosted so you can focus on education, not system administration. New feature enhancements and security patches happen automatically, so you're always on the best and most secure version of the software.
Cost SavingsRunning your own deployment means scheduled outages, hardware administration, capacity limitations and expensive upgrades. That's unacceptable for a mission-critical campus service. By serving multiple institutions, we can offer a higher-quality solution for all our customers at a lower cost -- and pass those savings on to you.
For Students
With Canvas, students don't have to sign in every day to check their grades
or to see if anything has changed in the course.
They can get updates sent to their email, cell phone, feed reader, etc.
In addition, Canvas makes it easy for students to organize themselves into
groups and use other free web sites to collaborate
on projects or assignments.
For Teachers
Canvas gives teachers the tools they need to not just manage their students, but also to lead a collaborative learning experience. The interface is uncluttered and efficient, with the options teachers need to customize their teaching environment.
For Administrators
Because Canvas is fully hosted, you and your team don't need to worry about time consuming maintenance and upgrades. Partnering with Instructure will provide your professors and students with the most innovative and intelligent learning management system available.
