Canvas LMS Reviews

“Great and simple interface

Pros

Both the app and the website have a great interface making navigation simple and offering a wide range of options to include in our courses.

Cons

The way files are stored for a class can be frustrating especially if they are not named correctly so I feel like it would be helpful to have a renaming option during upload.

“Pretty easy for students and teachers

Pros

For students, Canvas is pretty easy to use. On the teacher's side creating content and linking items from Google Docs, Slides and other tools is also not difficult.

Cons

Some features within the program are only available for an extra cost which depends on what your school district purchases. We recently lost the Grade Guardian feature which was amazing and I really miss it.

“easy to learn with good tools

Pros

The platform is easy to learn how to use and it has good tools that allow us for simple and practical access.

Cons

Sometimes there are technical failures but it might not be software fault directly as it could be an issue with the computer equipment.

“solid platform for online learning

Pros

My university has always used Canvas as its main platform. During the pandemic, they needed a system that would support our online learning and I am so glad they stuck with this one. I can easily check my grades, see my performance and find ways to improve academically.

Cons

The user interface could use a refresh to look more modern and minimalist though I think my university handles most of that design.

“Gets the job done well

Pros

It gets the job done well. Also we can switch between our courses and check a central calendar for all our due dates.

Cons

Well it feels a bit outdated and clunky at times. I know it is the standard for universities but it is not very simple or visually appealing.

“nice calendar feature and clean app overall

Pros

The calendar feature is something I really love. The dashboard is also very clean and honestly, the app is simple for anyone to navigate.

Cons

I find the notification center a little confusing. I have tried several times to turn off alerts for discussions but I still keep receiving them.

“Holds all my course materials

Pros

My favorite thing is how Canvas can hold all my course materials, lessons and activities in one place. Linking to Google Drive makes it simple to import assignments and presentations. It is very well-organized and easy for my students to find their way around.

Cons

Importing material from old Canvas courses is a very tedious process. I also find that some of the external apps that work with it are not easy to connect.

“really appealing visual design

Pros

The visual design is really appealing and I like how all the different features are neatly organized.

Cons

Adding different types of media like videos and audio clips to course pages was more difficult than it should have been.

“Very clean and central layout

Pros

Canvas LMS layout is clean and I like that it puts all the course content in one central spot.

Cons

It feels a bit slow to load and there are not many options for customizing things.

“Keeps all my info organized

Pros

It does a great job of keeping all my information from City College San Francisco neatly organized.

Cons

Well it is not the most user-friendly system so it takes my time to get comfortable with how everything works.

“automatically organizes our work

Pros

The way it automatically organizes our schedule and schoolwork is so helpful for getting assignments finished on time.

Cons

Grading system is my least favorite part but mainly because some of my professors struggle to input grades correctly, which messes up the point totals so that's more of a user issue.

“everything for my classes in one spot

Pros

One of the best feature is having everything for my classes such as assignments, projects, deadlines the syllabus all in one location. Another great thing is how easily the Canvas calendar connects to my Google Calendar to track due dates.

Cons

My main issue is that while there are tons of great resources available, they are not easy to find or understand so a lot of students never end up using them.

“Feature-rich and reliable but overly complex interface

Pros

The platform is packed with useful tools and is extremely reliable and I have never faced any technical issues with it.

Cons

It feels too disorganized. In trying to do everything, it has become confusing and less user-friendly. I mean students often seem better at navigating it than the professors.

“simple to connect with others

Pros

Canvas made it simple to get in touch with my teachers and other students even when we were not in class.

Cons

The word counter on the discussion boards is frustrating because it forces us to keep expanding on a single topic to meet the requirement.

“organized coursework and communication

Pros

As a user I found it very easy to look over my coursework and finish different kinds of assignments right on the platform. It also made communicating with my professors and other students simple.

Cons

Overall the functionality is solid but I feel like it would be great if they added more interactive or dynamic types of assignments directly within the platform.

“Great for collaborating on projects

Pros

My favorite part is being able to suggest ideas or submit work live without losing my place and collaborating on big projects feels smooth and well-organized.

Cons

The biggest drawback for me is the lack of an offline mode as you have to be connected to the internet to use it and real-time co-editing with others is not possible.

“Handles all my school tasks

Pros

This platform lets me handle all of my school tasks on one single, interactive system.

Cons

My experience was so smooth that I genuinely cannot think of a single thing I disliked.

“Well-designed for students

Pros

Canvas program is really well-designed for students. I also figured out how to use everything for my studies on my own without needing any help.

Cons

It might feel overwhelming initially but we pick it up surprisingly fast.

“a modern and simple system

Pros

The system feels modern, gives users simple access to all the necessary tools and works easily with other add-ons. Overall it is a great LMS.

Cons

Well the available tools can feel a bit limited sometimes. For example the font selection is too small for personalizing messages and the basic formatting options are quite simple. As we need to know coding to really customize the layout.

“Pretty simple and well-arranged

Pros

Canvas is pretty simple and keeps everything well-arranged. I found it easy to find my way around when I took online classes.

Cons

Locating certain sections could be tricky occasionally though that was probably due to how the professor set up the course page.