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Canvas Learning Management System
Canvas is a cloud-based Learning Management System that helps schools manage digital learning. It offers tools for course creation, assignments, quizzes, and communication, supporting flexible, asynchronous learning. Canvas also provides analytics to track student progress, enabling personalized instruction and improving outcomes in K-12 educational environments.
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Automatic Course Shell Creation
An export from Aspen automatically creates a Canvas course for each teacher's assigned course, including all enrolled students. This process simplifies setup and ensures teachers have a ready-to-use digital platform for managing course content, assignments, and monitoring student progress efficiently.
https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas/ct-p/canvas
Student Participation
Teachers can develop various content types for Canvas courses, including assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, and multimedia elements like videos and audio. They can also integrate external tools, design interactive modules, and utilize grading features to monitor student performance and engagement. These options facilitate the creation of dynamic, personalized learning experiences that address diverse student needs.
https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/Instructor-Getting-Started-Resources/ta-p/579378
Student Participation
Students can easily interact with teachers on Canvas through discussion boards, messaging, and assignment feedback, fostering communication and engagement. The platform provides a safe environment for course participation, ensuring privacy and security while encouraging collaboration, questions, and peer support, which enhances the overall learning experience.
https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/Student-Getting-Started-Resources/ta-p/579371
Parent Involvement
Parents and guardians can stay informed about their child's progress on Canvas by accessing the "Observer" role, which allows them to view assignments, grades, and course content. This feature promotes communication between parents, teachers, and students, helping parents support their child's learning and stay up-to-date on important deadlines and performance.
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