Canvas Return on Investment, Reviews & Ratings 2024

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Uploaded: 2023-01-23T14:54:47.000Z
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Overview

What is Canvas?

Instructure is an educational software company based in Sandy, Utah. It is the developer of the Canvas learning management system, which is a comprehensive software package that competes with such systems as Blackboard Learning System, SumTotal and Saba.

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Instructure Canvas - 4 Years of Experience

Rating: 8 out of 10

September 18, 2024

IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User

Canvas was adopted by Utah State University in January, 2011 for use throughout the entire university system, as part of a state wide contract. All Utah System of Higher Educa...

Kevin Reeve

Director - Other

Director - Teaching and Learning Technology

Utah State University

4 years of experience

Canvas is for Differentiated Instruction

Rating: 10 out of 10

June 25, 2024

IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User

Canvas is an amazing LMS platform for all education spaces from elementary to higher education. It's seamless and easy to use. It also can be applied to all learner types - fr...

Verified user

Administrator

10 years of experience

Canvas is Comprehensive and User Friendly

Rating: 8 out of 10

October 31, 2023

Vetted ReviewVerified User

I have had the opportunity to use canvas as both a student and a professor, providing unique insight to its features and nuances. This product helps to streamline the online l...

Verified user

Professional

5 years of experience

Canvas Makes Learning Effective

Rating: 9 out of 10

May 2, 2022

IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User

Canvas is used to offer online and hybrid courses for students. It is used across the whole organization.

Nicolas Hanhan

Employee - Information Technology

Distance Education Instructional Coordinator

Arizona Western College

1 year of experience

Canvas: A students evaluation

Rating: 7 out of 10

December 2, 2021

IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User

I am a student so I use it all the time. Teachers use it to post announcements, [assignments], theory, slides, Zoom Meetings[,] and more. It is very handy to have a quick over...

William Hazevoets

Employee - Other

Student

Thomas More

2 years of experience

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What is Canvas?

Instructure is an educational software company based in Sandy, Utah. It is the developer of the Canvas learning management system, which is a comprehensive software package that competes with such systems as Blackboard Learning System, SumTotal and Saba.

Entry-level set up fee?

No setup fee

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Offerings

Free Trial
Free/Freemium Version
Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Product Demos

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Features

Learning Management

Features of LMS and LCMS systems, related to designing, administering, and consuming learning content in an educational, corporate, or on-the-job context.

8.9

Avg 8.2

9.5
Course authoring
(42) Ratings
Users can develop and assemble online learning content.
8.6
Course catalog or library
(39) Ratings
Learning content is organized into a course catalog or browsable library.
9.1
Player/Portal
(33) Ratings
Students or employees can engage with content and take courses using this interface, which may be called a player or portal.
9.1
Learning content
(35) Ratings
The vendor offers high quality pre-made courses or assets. These may be specific to certain industries or technologies.
9.5
Mobile friendly
(41) Ratings
Students or employees can access content from mobile devices. Course authors can develop responsive learning content.
9.1
Progress tracking & certifications
(38) Ratings
The system tracks individuals’ progress on courses, scores, transcripts, certificates, etc.
9.5
Assignments
(42) Ratings
Users can assign courses/curricula to individuals or groups, with due dates.
8.6
Compliance management
(33) Ratings
Users can identify potential risks and ensure that requirements are met and that certifications are up to date.
9.1
Learning administration
(37) Ratings
Administrators can manage the content and people (students/employees, course authors, instructors, etc.) on the platform.
9.1
Learning reporting & analytics
(39) Ratings
Provides insights into course completion, engagement with learning content, etc.
9.1
Social learning
(34) Ratings
Includes features for collaboration and knowledge sharing among peers.
7.3
Gamification
(3) Ratings
Presents course material in a game-like format to increase engagement and enjoyment.
8.6
Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning
(3) Ratings
Utilizes SSO technology to ease the login process for users.

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What is 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 the 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.

Canvas LMS integrates with an 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 mobile apps to keep everyone informed and connected, on the go, on any device.

Canvas Features

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Learning Management Features

Supported: Course authoring
Supported: Course catalog or library
Supported: Player/Portal
Supported: Learning content
Supported: Mobile friendly
Supported: Progress tracking & certifications
Supported: Assignments
Supported: Compliance management
Supported: Learning administration
Supported: Learning reporting & analytics
Supported: eLearning
Supported: Assessments
Supported: Live online learning
Supported: In-person learning
Supported: Micro-learning
Supported: Video learning
Supported: eCommerce
Supported: SCORM-compliant
Supported: Social learning
Supported: Gamification
Supported: GDPR Compliant Learning
Supported: Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning

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Canvas Technical Details

Deployment Types	Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating Systems	Unspecified
Mobile Application	Apple iOS, Android, Mobile Web
Supported Countries	Global

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Frequently Asked Questions

Instructure is an educational software company based in Sandy, Utah. It is the developer of the Canvas learning management system, which is a comprehensive software package that competes with such systems as Blackboard Learning System, SumTotal and Saba.

Blackboard Learn by Anthology, Edmodo, and D2L Brightspace are common alternatives for Canvas.

Reviewers rate Course authoring and Mobile friendly and Assignments highest, with a score of 9.5.

The most common users of Canvas are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).

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Instructure Canvas - 4 Years of Experience

Rating: 8 out of 10

Incentivized

September 18, 2024

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Kevin Reeve

Director - Teaching and Learning Technology

Utah State University (Higher Education, 1001-5000 employees)

Vetted Review

Verified User

4 years of experience

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Return on Investment

LMS adoption has grown among instructors and departments.
More degree programs are offered fully online reaching more students.
SaaS/Cloud has reduced the amount of staff that are needed as we do not host the system.
Migration to any new LMS takes time and your innovation and creativity take a hit during the migration process. Canvas has provided us more opportunities for innovation and creativity through LTI than any other system we have used in the past.
Large enrollment courses are now being offered fully online adding additional options to students.

Canvas is for Differentiated Instruction

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

June 25, 2024

Verified User

Administrator in Other

E-Learning Company, 501-1000 employees

Vetted Review

Verified User

10 years of experience

Return on Investment

Efficiency
Timeliness
ROI
Student satisfaction
Faculty satisfaction

Canvas is Comprehensive and User Friendly

Rating: 8 out of 10

October 31, 2023

Verified User

Professional in Other

Higher Education Company, 10,001+ employees

Vetted Review

Verified User

5 years of experience

Return on Investment

Increased breadth and reach of educational programs
Increased student engagement
60% more communication amongst students and faculty

Canvas Makes Learning Effective

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

May 02, 2022

NH

Nicolas Hanhan

Distance Education Instructional Coordinator

Arizona Western College (Education Management, 201-500 employees)

Vetted Review

Verified User

1 year of experience

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Return on Investment

Cost-effective LMS will eventually lower cost for students and increase enrollment.
A stable LMS with less technical issues will lower cost of technology and increase ROI,