Michelle Hart & Maria Umali
Learning Management System
What is Canvas?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HarBxe2ao-w&list=TLPQMTkwNzIwMjIVj4myd9FZFA&index=2.
This video gives a preview into the platform, Canvas. It is a popular learning platform used by both students and facilitators to freely conduct an online learning experience. It comes with many features and perks that assist in creating a full online classroom experience.
Nice Features within Canvas
This video gives another preview into the platform, Canvas. The many features of this learning system gives freedom to the learner and teacher to freely share content and to evaluate materials in an effective way.
Sample photos from the Canvas Platform
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Description of the Product
LMS
Canvas
Website
https://www.instructure.com/
Brief Info
Canvas first came into existence in 2011 and was developed by Instructure software provider. It is a cloud-based learning platform, where learners can learn at any time and at their own pace. Facilitators also find this platform useful, in that they are able to organize their materials, set times and reminders using the “Calendar” and “Announcement” features, and also track the progress of their students, as well as assess how well their materials are being utilized on the platform. Additionally, users can easily share content and collaborate in a number of ways.
Intuitive User Interface
Very intuitive; easy to use and to navigate through the platform
Reports & Analytics
Teachers are able to see the progress of their pupils and students are able to receive immediate feedback on assignments as soon as the teacher grades them; a Canvas feature called Videri collects data from different sources within the platform to give administrators and teachers real-time information on students’ scores and other
Responsive Design
Canvas can be accessed by any device with internet (phones, tables, laptops and desktop computers)
Parent/Teacher Communication
Using Canvas Parent, it allows for parents to engage with their children’s education by reviewing their work and communicating with teachers.
eLearning Assessment Tools
Teachers can create graded or ungraded surveys and quizzes.
Support Services
contains built-in user guides; there are also some courses that can be taken on the official website to help both student and teacher navigate through the platform; other support services include live chat, email, phone and training
Social Learning Support
Students and teachers can communicate via a built-in email system within the platform; students can also engage with both teachers and students using the “Discussion” forums; in addition, they have the capability to “like” comments or posts on the platform; Students can also initiate conferences and document collaborations; has the capability of integrated media recorder.
Localization
Has language support for around 13 different languages; the official website has a few courses in Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese that allows users to learn how to navigate through the Canvas platform
Pros
Unlimited file size; both students and teachers are able to easily customize certain features individualized to them (example: students can customize how they receive email in their platform inboxes); allows integrated tools like Google documents, Ether pad, and media reporting; supports external integration like Facebook, Google, Canvas mobile apps for Android and IOS
Cons
No gamification features, but Canvas can integrate with third-party tools that allow gamification; Canvas grade book was made more complex after renovation