Canvas is a digital learning management system, or LMS, used by schools, educators, students and families. Users access and manage online learning materials, communicate about skill development and learning achievement.
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In Canvas parents can:
see all of their children in the same account
see the classes, calendars, grades and feedback for each child
see all of the contact information for each of their child's teachers
In Canvas students can:
see all of their courses and calendars on the same dashboard, with one login
upload various media that demonstrates understanding and learning
participate in online discussions
In Canvas teachers can:
add important dates and due dates to the course calendar
send class announcements
deliver instruction in a variety of formats including print, video, audio, image, and through links to external websites and digital resources.
assign and moderate online discussions between students in the course.
assign work with both print and digital products.
create and assign quizzes and tests with a wide variety of interactive response formats.
assess student work and provide feedback in a variety of formats including text, annotation, audio, and video.
grade assignments that sync with the official LISD gradebook in Skyward.
communicate with students and parents via Canvas message system (not linked to student or teacher LISD email).
