Canvas by Instructure

Canvas, the center of a seamless learning experience anywhere

From course design to assessment, collaboration, and learning analytics.

Canvas is an LMS that connects instructors and learners and supports the entire learning experience in one place.

What is Canvas?

A global learning management system that connects every moment of education.

  • Run diverse learning activities — lectures, assignments, quizzes, and discussions.

  • Integrate flexibly with external education services and systems.

  • Track learning status and outcomes based on learning data.

Core Service Components

Course Operations

Run lectures, content, assignments, and learning activities in one space.

Assessment

Offer varied assessment types and grading — quizzes, assignments, and discussions.

Communication

Support instructor–learner communication through announcements, messages, and discussions.

Learning Analytics

Analyze learning status based on engagement, performance, and activity data.

Mobile Learning

Support learning anywhere through the mobile app, free of place and environment.

Open Learning Environment

Provide an extensible learning environment via APIs and diverse external integrations.

Key Features

01

A different learning experience for every learner

  1. Provides a dashboard to see learning outcomes at a glance.
  2. Learn and be assessed on assignments matched to your level.
  3. Operates on a standardized course structure using Blueprint.
Personalized Learning
02

Learning that continues anytime, anywhere

  1. Runs a stable SaaS-based service.
  2. iOS / Android mobile support lets you learn anytime, anywhere.
  3. A multilingual environment enables learning beyond language barriers.
Learning Stability
03

Communication and assessment that flow naturally within class

  1. Provides a natural discussion environment based on Discussions.
  2. Enables learning data analysis based on Analytics.
  3. Grade and give feedback in one place with SpeedGrader — no separate system needed.
Communication

Why choose Canvas?

Why choose the Canvas?

Simpler operations

Run lectures, assignments, assessment, and communication in one place

A more consistent experience

The same learning flow on both PC and mobile

A more flexible environment

Extend the features you need using APIs and external solutions

Global Proof

Chosen by educational institutions worldwide