CANVAS Overview

CANVAS is a powerful higher education software platform designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences in colleges and universities. This comprehensive learning management system (LMS) offers a range of tools for course management, collaboration, and assessment, empowering educators and students to engage effectively in the learning process. With its user-friendly interface, CANVAS enables instructors to create and organize course content, facilitate discussions, and track student progress with ease. The software supports various multimedia formats, making it easy to deliver dynamic and interactive learning experiences. CANVAS also features robust analytics capabilities that provide insights into student performance, helping educators identify at-risk students and implement timely interventions. By utilizing CANVAS, higher education institutions can enhance their educational offerings, improve student engagement, and foster academic success.

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Contact Details

  • Vendor Name Instructure
  • Founded 2008
  • Location United States

Support

  • Email Email
  • Phone Phone
  • Chat Chat
  • Knowledge Base Knowledge Base
  • FAQs/Forum FAQs/Forum

Training

  • In-person In-person
  • Live Online Live Online
  • Webinar Webinar
  • Documentation Documentation
  • Videos Videos

Licensing & Deployment

  • Proprietary Proprietary
  • Cloud Hosted Cloud Hosted
  • Web-Based Web-Based
  • iPhone iPhone
  • Android Android

Typical Customers

  • Self-Employed Self-Employed
  • Small-Business Small-Business
  • Midsize-Business Midsize-Business

Languages Supported

English


Industries

Fine Art, Higher Education, Primary/Secondary Education, Retail

CANVAS Features

  • SCORM Compliance
  • Assessment Management
  • Asynchronous Learning
  • Activity Tracking
  • Content Management
  • Progress Tracking
  • Customizable Questions
  • Course Publishing
  • Gamification
  • Training Management
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Template Management
  • Interactive Learning
  • Synchronous Learning
  • Video Management
  • Certification & Licensing
  • Storyboarding
  • Course Authoring
  • Drag & Drop
  • Media Import
  • Audio/Video Recording
  • Learning Management
  • Blended Learning
  • Self-Learning
  • Question Library
  • Multi-Language
  • Surveys & Feedback
  • Assignment Management
  • Content Library
  • Blended Learning
  • Academic/Education
  • Gradebook
  • Single Sign On
  • User Management
  • eCommerce Management
  • Synchronous Learning
  • Learning Management
  • Multi-Language
  • Certification & Licensing
  • Social Learning
  • Asynchronous Learning
  • Built-in Course Authoring
  • Compliance Tracking
  • Course Authoring
  • Progress Tracking
  • Course Management
  • eLearning Companies
  • Corporate/Business
  • Assessment Management
  • Content Library
  • Learning Paths/Tracks
  • Training Management
  • Self-Learning
  • SCORM Compliance
  • Learner Portal
  • Video Conferencing
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Talent Management
  • Gamification
  • Virtual Classroom
  • Content Management
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Self-Learning
  • User Management
  • SCORM Compliance
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Content Library
  • PowerPoint Conversion
  • Asynchronous Learning
  • Mobile Access
  • Multi-Language
  • Video Management
  • Quizzes
  • Progress Tracking
  • Certification & Licensing
  • Customizable Questions
  • Course Publishing
  • Gamification
  • Multimedia Support
  • Course Authoring
  • Assessment Management
  • Synchronous Learning
  • Instructor-Led Courses
  • Learning Management
  • Blended Learning
  • Progress Reports
  • Cafeteria Management
  • Assessment Management
  • Bookstore Management
  • Student Management
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • Special Education
  • Calendar Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Online Payments
  • K-12
  • Records Management
  • Learning Management
  • Document Management
  • Faculty/Staff Management
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Attendance Management
  • Progress Reports
  • Electronic Payments
  • Class Scheduling
  • Library Management
  • Higher Education
  • Self Service Portal
  • Registration Management
  • Financial Management
  • Facility Management
  • Student Information/Records
  • Curriculum Management
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Enrollments/Onboarding
  • Admissions Management
  • Parent/Student Portal
  • Assignment Management
  • Support Audio/Images/Video
  • Tests/Assessments
  • Transcripts
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Built-in LMS
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Course Management
  • Screen Monitoring
  • Web Usage Monitoring
  • Block Websites/Applications
  • Class Scheduling
  • For Labs
  • Real-Time Chat
  • Student Portal
  • Report Cards
  • For Classroom
  • Student Management
  • Class Summary
  • Weighted Assignments
  • Teacher Dashboard
  • Learning Management
  • Records Management
  • Student Management
  • Data Storage Management
  • Blended Learning
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Synchronous Learning
  • Individualized Assessments
  • Progress Tracking
  • Contact Database
  • Lesson Planning
  • Communication Management
  • Data Import/Export
  • Drag & Drop
  • Curve Scores
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Customizable Reports
  • Parent Portal
  • Curriculum Management
  • Registration Management
  • Admissions Management
  • Fundraising Management
  • Self Service Portal
  • Financial Aid Management
  • Alumni Management
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Student Portal
  • Student Information/Records
  • Learning Management
  • Records Management
  • Housing Management
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Class Scheduling
  • Scheduling
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Attendance Management
  • Assessment Management
  • Communication Management
  • Document Management
  • Financial Management
  • Assessment Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Student Information/Records
  • Communication Management
  • Classroom Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Enrollments/Onboarding
  • Progress Reports
  • Parent Portal
  • Curriculum Management
  • Learning Management
  • Engagement Tracking
  • Asynchronous Learning
  • Skills Tracking
  • Social Learning
  • Course Tracking
  • Training Companies
  • Tests/Assessments
  • Interactive Content
  • Built-in Course Authoring
  • Content Management
  • Blended Learning
  • Video Conferencing
  • Self-paced Learning
  • Certification & Licensing
  • Gamification
  • Real-time Broadcasting
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Session Recording
  • Real-Time Chat
  • Polls/Voting
  • Interactive Whiteboard
  • Virtual Classroom
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Two Way Audio & Video
  • Breakout Rooms
  • Screen Sharing
  • LMS Integration (LTI)
  • File Sharing
  • Raise Hand

CANVAS Pricing

Pricing Type

  • Pricing Type Contact Vendor

Preferred Currency

  • USD ($) USD ($)

Free Trial

  • Free Trial Available

Free Version

  • Yes Yes

Payment Frequency

  • NA

CANVAS FAQs

  • Yes, CANVAS offers a free version.

  • Yes, CANVAS offers a free trial.

  • No, Credit Card details are not required for the CANVAS trial.

  • No, CANVAS does not offer an API.

  • CANVAS offers support with the following options:
    • Email , Phone , Chat , Knowledge Base , FAQs/Forum

  • CANVAS offers training with the following options:
    • In-person , Live Online , Webinar , Documentation , Videos

  • CANVAS supports the following languages:
    • English

  • Following are the typical users of the CANVAS:
    • Self-Employed , Small-Business , Midsize-Business

  • CANVAS supports the following deployment:
    • Cloud Hosted

  • CANVAS supports the following devices and operating systems:
    • Web-Based , iPhone , Android