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Who Uses It?
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Accessibility Info
Major functions in Canvas for students are identified as supported on the VPAT provided by Canvas. Speedgrader for instructors is not fully responsive for reflow (zooming in on the page with browser features).
Tool Description
Canvas by Instructure serves as the central digital ecosystem for Lane Community College, providing a unified space for learning and academic management across all course formats. For students, it is the essential platform for accessing course syllabi, submitting assignments, taking quizzes, and tracking their grades in real-time. Instructors use the tool to organize course modules, facilitate discussions and assessments, and provide personalized feedback through built-in grading. By streamlining communication via the Canvas Inbox and mobile app, the platform ensures that the LCC community remains connected and on track for the teaching and learning experience throughout the academic term.
Cost/Licenses
How to Get or Use This Tool
Access to Canvas will be available starting late Spring 2026 to instructors. Student access will begin Fall 2026. Watch for updates through email and send questions to atc@lanecc.edu
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Pros
- User-friendly for students and instructors with an easy learning curve.
- Focused tools for course design and development leading to the creation of more simplified and user-friendly courses.
- Integrates with many existing external tools such as H5P, Kaltura, Hypothesis, and other major tools in use at Lane.
- Improved outcome support.
Cons
Limited tools in quiz question development, less customization on the module page in Canvas, and fewer options for built-in activity types