Canvas is our new learning management system (LMS) in ACPS. Read below to learn some of the reasons Canvas was selected! For more information about Canvas in ACPS, visit A New LMS for ACPS.

Simple Interface

Teachers and students have consistently reported that they want a simple, modern interface. Canvas has a user-friendly experience for both teachers and students regarding navigating course content. The Canvas user interface is also responsive, meaning that the screen adjusts to the screen size. This means that viewing content on a tablet or mobile device is easier.

Integration with Third-party Tools

Canvas integrates with many third-party tools used by ACPS, allowing students to access these tools and teachers to assign content directly from Canvas without having to log in to another website.

Canvas has full integration with GSuite, so the workflow for collecting and grading assignments will be easier for teachers. This includes the ability to make a copy of an assignment for every student, so teachers will be able to utilize Canvas for things they were previously doing in Google Classroom.

Other tools Canvas integrates with include BrainPOP, Discovery Education, Khan Academy, Quizlet, and many more.  Additionally, the Canvas gradebook syncs with the PowerSchool gradebook.

Robust assessments with technology enhanced items can be built in Canvas, including the ability to embed rubrics and grade directly from the rubrics.

Flexible and Responsive

Canvas offers a cloud-based system in which updates are seamlessly pushed through every three weeks. This means that we won’t have to wait for bi-annual updates and slow responses to change.  Canvas has demonstrated a commitment to fast turnaround and a high degree of customer service. Anecdotal research from other customers suggests the Canvas product comes with a built-in commitment to service. In the end, that’s important for everyone using the LMS.