CANVAS Reviews

I used both blackboard and canvas as a student. I found that canvas was far better at organizing my classes and easy to learn how to use. Its more colorful platform is easy on the eyes as well. I also found that the online testing/quizzing feature was super easy to get the grasp of.

I find that the only issue is that there is no personal customization tools to make the home feed meet my specific needs. If there was a way to highlight the classes that are challenging, organize the homework and tasks in the home page, and connect to my apple calendar (this was a feature I had trouble with) there would be no major cons.

How centralized everything is. I use it as a student. I love the some space where I can see all my one classes in one place, with all important information posted in the forefront making it so easy to navigate. I really enjoy how functional the sidebar is as well, allowing me to see all my massages, documents, etc... in one single place that is easy to view everything all at once.

I had no major issues with Canvas. There was the occasional experience where things would buffer longer than a average, but that only occurred during live events when there were many people logging into the same server

It is easy to use whether you are a professor or student. As a Professor I love that I can switch the between my view and the view that my students see.

I don't like how you have to set up new classes in canvas. It would be nice if you could set up due dates all at once instead of having to go through assignments one by one. Also I don't like that you have to adjust the ending date of the semester. If you put the real last day of the semester. Everything closes out funny.

I like how easy to navigate and to use it.

The least that I like in canvas is the discussion board because not all the time that the student always use the discussion board even if it is instructed by the teacher to use the discussion board with your classmates for interaction purposes.

My favorite Canvas feature is the structure it provides to a student by organizing all the course material in one place. It is user-friendly since it allows easy workflow of assignments, quizzes, and course materials without causing much clutter. I also love how it interconnects with other apps such as Google Drive and Zoom, and makes coordinated work easier. Notifications and reminders also help me remain current with dates/times and anything from my instructors.

It may take some more time to search for specific resources or assignments sometimes because of the inconsistency in the naming conventions observed from the instructors' side. Also, the problem with the speed of the platform may become acute at certain times of the day as the pages take time to load. The grade book can also be quite complex to understand when grading is done in various formats within different courses

Canvas is an incredibly user-friendly application for students. Throughout my undergraduate studies, my experience with it has been quite enjoyable. The overview page is excellent, providing all my learning materials in one place, which is very convenient. Additionally, having all my quizzes and the assignment portal in one application has made managing my schoolwork much easier.

While Canvas is very helpful, it can be a bit confusing for new users. I have noticed some inconsistencies between the mobile application and the web version. Additionally, the quiz feature has been quite laggy for me. There are also times when Canvas is down for maintenance, which can be inconvenient.

Canvas offers an intuitive interface that makes it easy to navigate and find necessary tools for coursework. The integration with third-party apps and resources, such as Google Drive, enhances collaboration and accessibility. The ability to track deadlines and assignments in one place is invaluable for staying organized.

Occasionally, certain features can be glitchy, especially when uploading large media files. The mobile app, while convenient, lacks some of the full desktop platform's functionality.

Canvas provides a clean, organized layout that’s easy for both students and instructors to navigate. Setting up a course, adding content, and managing assignments are straightforward, and the platform is mobile-friendly with a strong app presence.

The platform offers a lot of customization options, but configuring these to suit specific course needs may require a learning period, especially for first-time users or those without technical support.

I like that it is fairly easy to access from anywhere

The constant validations make it less user-friendly. I understand why it needs to be, but it would be nice to have an option to have a set devise that does not require weekly verification