CANVAS

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Somenath
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

My personal review after 2 years of using it.

Reviewed on 14/01/2024

Overall experience is good if you just ignore little chunks its very interesting and usefull...

Overall experience is good if you just ignore little chunks its very interesting and usefull product for everyone.

Pros

Its user friendly , Mobile accessible, Rich content management, Discuss feature and forums and regular updates and improvement.

Cons

I faces most of the time customization challenges and integration complexity and cost consideration.

K
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Good Value

Reviewed on 18/11/2024

Pros

Super easy to use and easy to find resources.

Cons

More intuitive as some its competition's tools and is cheaper.

kev
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

canvas experience

Reviewed on 21/11/2024

Pros

Ability to adjust grades on what if scale

Cons

difficult to change what notifications you get

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Professional Training & Coaching
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Canvas for students and teachers alike

Reviewed on 03/10/2024

I enjoyed the experience and courses I took while using it.

I enjoyed the experience and courses I took while using it.

Pros

You could complete a lot of shared information among colleagues and students.

Cons

In some cases it isn't very user friendly and takes time to learn how to navigate.

Marco
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  • Industry: Mental Health Care
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Canvas Review

Reviewed on 23/11/2024

Overall, I’ve had a positive experience using Canvas throughout my college years. Over the past...

Overall, I’ve had a positive experience using Canvas throughout my college years. Over the past four years, I’ve encountered little to no issues with its functionality, making it a reliable platform for my academic needs.

Pros

Canvas is a highly efficient and user-friendly app for students. It offers a variety of submission options, such as file uploads, text entries, and media recordings, making it adaptable to different assignment needs. Additionally, its built-in support features and the ability to directly communicate with instructors provide clarity and assistance, enhancing the overall learning experience.

Cons

One of the least likable aspects of Canvas is its notification system, which can feel overwhelming if not managed properly. I often receive a high volume of alerts for updates, assignments, and discussions, which can be difficult to organize.

Maryna
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

It is a great student tool

Reviewed on 26/11/2024

Overall I like it. It might take a minute for the new courses to show up, and it will show only the...

Overall I like it. It might take a minute for the new courses to show up, and it will show only the courses that have been "stared", and at the end of the semester, the current courses will be "unstarred" so you to go find them.

Pros

I like the most that there's an app for more convenience. The setup is easy to understand and intuitive to work with.

Cons

Sometimes there's a glitch, and the assignment won't get submitted.

Shae
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  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

"An Intuitive and Reliable Learning Management System"

Reviewed on 22/11/2024

Canvas has been a reliable platform for managing coursework and communication in an educational...

Canvas has been a reliable platform for managing coursework and communication in an educational setting. It supports both students and educators with its variety of tools and features. The user-friendly design and seamless integration with other apps have made learning and teaching more efficient.

Pros

Canvas offers an intuitive interface that makes it easy to navigate and find necessary tools for coursework. The integration with third-party apps and resources, such as Google Drive, enhances collaboration and accessibility. The ability to track deadlines and assignments in one place is invaluable for staying organized.

Cons

Occasionally, certain features can be glitchy, especially when uploading large media files. The mobile app, while convenient, lacks some of the full desktop platform's functionality.

Henrietta
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Canvasing a PhD

Reviewed on 10/11/2024

It has been great. I went back to school to get additional degrees and it has made the process...

It has been great. I went back to school to get additional degrees and it has made the process straightforward. I really like the interconnectivity with the calendar and the ability to receive notification when grades have been posted.

Pros

I like that it is fairly easy to access from anywhere

Cons

The constant validations make it less user-friendly. I understand why it needs to be, but it would be nice to have an option to have a set devise that does not require weekly verification

Alicia
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Caption Canvas

Reviewed on 10/12/2024

I have used Canvas for a long time, and it has helped me a lot throughout my school and college...

I have used Canvas for a long time, and it has helped me a lot throughout my school and college years.

Pros

I like the way Canvas is set up, allowing students to manage their courses, communicate with professors, submit work, and manage their grades.

Cons

Often they experience technical issues and when this happens you can not access your work or assignments.

Jacob
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Here's to hoping other schools and companies start using Canvas

Reviewed on 11/12/2024

Overall, I love the set up of the platform. I hope more schools and training programs will use this...

Overall, I love the set up of the platform. I hope more schools and training programs will use this instead of more complicated interfaces.

Pros

I really like the simplicity--reminds me of an Apple product.

Cons

Can get busy, but this is on me for not managing how many notifications I want (and for what things). Maybe there could be some automated link that pops up to cancel some notifications if we haven't clicked on them in a while.

Lara
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  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

A versatile and reliable data-driven LMS

Reviewed on 26/06/2024

I have used Moodle, Blackboard, and other LMS over the years. Canvas is the most stable and...

I have used Moodle, Blackboard, and other LMS over the years. Canvas is the most stable and user-friendly

Pros

The ability to make changes and see them across the board on all courses of the same type in the system is a strong ability in Canvas. The tools and support in the admin panel are extensive.

Cons

Moving from Canvas to an embedded program is clunky and not user-friendly

Zahraa
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

I prefer Canvas to other similar platforms

Reviewed on 28/10/2024

I used Canvas during high school and college, and I prefer it to other similar platforms that I...

I used Canvas during high school and college, and I prefer it to other similar platforms that I have previously used.

Pros

Canvas is a very organized platform. It is pretty easy finding specific classes. It provides a to do list with all your soon due work on the dashboard. You can also get a to do list for a specific class. In short, Canvas provides you with the same information in your preffered way, whatever it is.

Cons

One thing I did not like about Canvas is that my teachers were unable to provide extra credit to just selected students. Assignments had to be given to all and were graded as a part of the overall percentage, and we had to find ways to work around that.

Ahmedi
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Canvas review

Reviewed on 19/08/2024

Canvas is a great and user friendly platform for customization and collaboration with some...

Canvas is a great and user friendly platform for customization and collaboration with some technical issues and limited support on certain file types. But overall exercise is very robust.

Pros

Canvas has a mobile app, allowing users to access courses and content on-the-go.

Cons

While Canvas is generally user-friendly, some instructors or students may find it challenging to navigate or utilize advanced features.

Patricia
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Canvas Review

Reviewed on 05/11/2024

I like using it and the students find it a user friendly tool to use once they get familiar with it.

I like using it and the students find it a user friendly tool to use once they get familiar with it.

Pros

The ability for the students to use this platform for their assignments

Cons

It's a learning curve to navigate within Canvas, even though it's not that hard to learn.

Alternatives Considered

Google Classroom

Reasons for Switching to CANVAS

When students start taking high level classes, like dual enrollment class in college while still in high school, this is the platform that is most commonly used.
Loganne
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  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Canvas Review

Reviewed on 05/08/2024

Overall great experience with canvas and it would be my top choice.

Overall great experience with canvas and it would be my top choice.

Pros

I have used so many different sites for schooling over the years including blackboard and moodle but canvas is by far my favorite. It is so easy to use, everything makes sense it terms of the layout of the site/app. I like getting notifications but usually don’t because they can be overwhelming but not with canvas.

Cons

Sometimes the updates scramble things around a little bit but never enough to truly impact my use of the site.

Emyrose
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Canvas Review

Reviewed on 30/09/2024

My overall experience in Canvas was very good. It is easy for me to navigate my students progress,...

My overall experience in Canvas was very good. It is easy for me to navigate my students progress, make an announcement, create a discussion board, messages students using the canvas inbox, and many more.

Pros

I like how easy to navigate and to use it.

Cons

The least that I like in canvas is the discussion board because not all the time that the student always use the discussion board even if it is instructed by the teacher to use the discussion board with your classmates for interaction purposes.

FABIAN
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

CANVAS The best and innovative tool for graphic design.

Reviewed on 26/07/2024

It is a fantastic experience to use this important software, because it gives you the right impulse...

It is a fantastic experience to use this important software, because it gives you the right impulse to recreate all your ideas and creativity without limits, you can venture into different fields to carry out your work or projects, with an incomparable final result unlike other apps. or platforms that do not meet your expectations.

Pros

It is a super tool, with many options when creating or designing, whether it is a project, a presentation, for a resume, advertising, there are so many options that it allows us to just let our creativity fly and make it a reality with CANVAS.

Cons

I have no cons about this Platform, on the contrary I enjoy all its tools and without any inconvenience. Good so far.

Bijay kumar
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Comprehensive but Complex: A Balanced Review of CANVAS

Reviewed on 28/10/2024

My overall experience with CANVAS can be described as largely positive but with a few areas for...

My overall experience with CANVAS can be described as largely positive but with a few areas for improvement. On the positive side, the platform provides a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for course management. It allows for smooth integration of assignments, grading, discussions, and multimedia content. The mobile app is also a great feature, offering flexibility for users to stay updated on the go. I also find its compatibility with third-party tools, such as Google Drive and Zoom, quite useful for both students and educators.

Pros

It makes navigating through courses and assignments straightforward, and the integration of various tools like discussion boards, announcements, and grading systems is seamless. Additionally, it supports multimedia content, making it easier for educators to create dynamic learning experiences. Students benefit from mobile app access, calendar synchronization, and communication features, making it adaptable to both structured and self-paced learning.

Cons

Navigating through multiple menus or finding specific files can be tedious. Additionally, instructors may face a steep learning curve when trying to use more advanced features like quizzes or integration with external tools. Another common complaint is the inconsistency in the design and layout between different courses, as instructors have the freedom to organize their courses in various ways, which can lead to confusion for students.

Hannah
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  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

CANVAS saved my schooling

Reviewed on 22/10/2024

Overall, using any other schooling website is frustrating, and more painful than it needs to be....

Overall, using any other schooling website is frustrating, and more painful than it needs to be. CANVAS is so easy to use, and straight forward.

Pros

CANVAS was so helpful, particularly in my online only college courses. I was able to obtain my master's degree all electronically through CANVAS.

Cons

Some teachers did not utilize the functions well, and their sites were lacking compared to others. I would prefer them to be more uniform.

Sophia
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  • Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Canvas Review

Reviewed on 10/10/2024

I used Canvas during my school. Even though I recently graduated, Canvas was really helpful...

I used Canvas during my school. Even though I recently graduated, Canvas was really helpful application to keep me studying hard by reviewing material (lecture notes, HW answer sheets, and practice exams) and tracking all test scores. My instructor usually used Canvas to organize and manage the classes, I believe it was effective for both the instructors and students.

Pros

Easily recognizable for each class. I especially like this app because it is good to use on both on the phone and iPad. The interface is stable and intuitive. This easy access to class study material makes better productivity and easy to handle the class schedule and material ANYWHERE with an internet connection.

Cons

My overall experience with CANVAS has been fantastic!

Tyler
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  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

A Look Into Canvas - College Student's Experience

Reviewed on 08/11/2024

I would describe my overall experience Canvas to be fine. It does what it's intended to do, and I...

I would describe my overall experience Canvas to be fine. It does what it's intended to do, and I don't have specific issues with it aside from the lack of a Dark Mode interface. Otherwise, I find the platform to work well for what it does.

Pros

I primarily liked the Canvas Calendar feature which allowed me to view my assignments and tasks from a Calendar view. Being able to add my own tasks to the Calendar was quite helpful as well. It allowed me to see all my due dates at a glance for each of my college classes.

Cons

I continue to find it particularly annoying that Canvas does not have a native Dark Mode built in. While there is a third-party Chrome extension to accomplish this, the same extension is note available for Safari. It would help users that use Canvas at night (or in the dark) to not be blinded by the white background.

Robert
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  • Industry: Wholesale
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Canvas Student Use

Reviewed on 29/10/2024

Overall the experience with canvas is positive and probably the best software out now for its use.

Overall the experience with canvas is positive and probably the best software out now for its use.

Pros

Having the munu function available throughout all the pages makes the Canvas App a breeze to work with for wven a new user.

Cons

Not having a classes tab or grades tab for all classes makes the user have to go back to menu before going to a nw class. This adds extra steps and page loads. Redundant

Carlos
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  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Powerful LMS

Reviewed on 05/11/2024

As an educator, CANVAS is a highly customizable LMS with many advanced features that allow users...

As an educator, CANVAS is a highly customizable LMS with many advanced features that allow users and administrator to easily navigate and use the platform.

Pros

Clean and easy user interface, simple to configure and update. User friendly with lots of help options and configuration.

Cons

Sometimes it takes too long to load classes, however it depends on the resources uploaded on the course.

Daine
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  • Industry: Business Supplies & Equipment
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Canvas review

Reviewed on 01/10/2024

I am using canvas for my online schooling and it is awesome. I can do all my work at my own pace...

I am using canvas for my online schooling and it is awesome. I can do all my work at my own pace and everything sorted out very nicely

Pros

I love how it’s easy to navigate through canvas and find what you’re looking for fast. The ease of access is a plus, and really makes using it worth the time.

Cons

I can’t think of anything I don’t like about campus however, I believe every software can improve. Perhaps the load time

jeet
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Canvas: convenience, organization, information.

Reviewed on 09/10/2024

It is a great convenience in my life! easy to use, whilst also making all my information accessible...

It is a great convenience in my life! easy to use, whilst also making all my information accessible within a few taps. I use it every day and it has made my life immeasurably easier. Would recommend canvas to anyone any day.

Pros

The interface is easy to use, and very visually appealing. I enjoy the way the app is structured as it makes information easy to access. I use it to manage my university courses, and so far I find that it updates quickly, does not tend to stall, and allows me to retrieve whatever I need with great ease.

Cons

I do sometimes dislike the fact that some features from my desktop do not transfer to the mobile app. I wish canvas had a desktop version because I would be using it all the time.