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Overall experience with Canvas LMS
“Simple Interface for Admins and Students, Restrictions Found with Large Classes”
“Limited our capacity to show the benefits for investment ”
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Instructure Learning Platform is a business aiming to enhance and personalize edtech. It offers a variety of services including software, content, professional development, and open integrations. A significant feature of the company's work is its active user community. A central aspect to Instructure’s work is the pursuit of equal opportunities for student success.
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Canvas LMS Likes & Dislikes
Integration capability into Janzabar Easy admin administration for classes and students Easy user interface for both staff and students to understand
Based on its features, Canvas LMS is beneficial to continuing education programs. The multimedia content and the learner training sections are definitely a strong point that enhances the programs ability to deliver all sorts of content.
I like the Canvas LMS because its easy for both students and teachers to use. Everything is in one place classes, assignments and messages which makes it simple to stay organized. It works well on both computers and phones so students can keep up with their work from anywhere. I also like that it does not take long to learn how to use it which means we get fewer questions or problems to fix.
Limited scalability for large class sizes due to not being able to subgroup students Increasing paywall features Not able to export some data to APIs
Canvas LMS has a relatively limited ability to enter additional specific and detailed data regarding the modules for workforce training needs. Several limitations include poor compatibility with third party workforce development tools in professional development settings.
Some features are not very flexible or easy to customize. For example, setting up certain types of assignments and adjusting the gradebook can be a bit confusing also some tools look different or work differently for teachers and students which can cause miscommunication.
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Canvas LMS Reviews and Ratings
- It Security & Risk Management AssociateGov't/PS/EdEducationReview Source
Simple Interface for Admins and Students, Restrictions Found with Large Classes
Reliable product with several use cases allowing use for both class management and staff training administration - Director Of Learning Support ServicesGov't/PS/EdEducationReview Source
Canvas LMS Streamlines Course Organization But Customization Remains Limited
My overall experience with Canvas LMS has been good. It provides a strong platform for organizing courses, sharing materials and keeping students on track. Most users find it easy to learn and use, which helps reduce support issues but there are a few areas that could be improved like more flexibility in certain features. It still does a great job supporting teaching and learning and it also helps us create a smoother more connected learning experience for everyone. - Associate Director of Special ProjectsGov't/PS/EdEducationReview Source
Canvas LMS Improves Course Management and can Promise More
Canvas LMS has been a major upgrade to our institution as we manage our courses. Compared to our previous LMS, we have received positive feedback from students, staff, and faculty alike that Canvas is more intuitive to use and provides more functions that authentically enhance the educational experience. - Web DeveloperGov't/PS/EdEducationReview Source
Canvas LMS Enhances Learning with Multimedia and Third-Party Support
I had a great experience with the Canvas LMS which supports multimedia and third party support that makes everything more enhanced and the mobile app works well and I can use it while I am on the go. - ProfessorGov't/PS/EdEducationReview Source
Limited our capacity to show the benefits for investment
In my experience using Canvas LMS, I have only experienced disappointment, especially when it comes to meeting the more enhanced expectations of workforce development. This is not suitable for many organizations due to inadequate or lack of certain features which are unique in their functions.