Key Features of Instructure

Canvas LMS

Instructure's flagship product is Canvas, a cloud-based learning management system used by educational institutions, universities, schools, and businesses to deliver online courses, manage learning content, track student progress, and facilitate communication between instructors and learners.

User-Friendly Interface

Canvas is known for its user-friendly interface, designed to be intuitive for both educators and students. It offers tools for course creation, content management, grading, assessments, and collaboration.

Open and Extensible

Canvas is designed to be open and extensible, allowing institutions to integrate various third-party tools and services to enhance the learning experience. It supports standards like Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) and Common Cartridge.

Mobile Accessibility

Canvas provides mobile apps that allow learners and instructors to access course content and participate in activities from smartphones and tablets.

Collaboration Tools

Canvas includes features such as discussion boards, messaging, and video conferencing tools to facilitate communication and collaboration among learners and instructors.

Analytics and Reporting

The platform offers analytics and reporting features to track learner engagement, performance, and progress, helping educators make data-driven decisions.

Bridge

Instructure also developed Bridge, a platform focused on employee learning and development. Bridge offers tools for creating, delivering, and measuring training programs for businesses and organizations.

Corporate and K-12 Education

While Canvas is widely used in higher education, it is also adopted by K-12 schools and corporate training programs due to its adaptability and features.