At Instructure, we're committed to making teaching and learning more effective, intuitive, and inclusive for everyone. That’s why we’re launching a new research initiative—and we’d love your input.
What’s the Goal?
We’re studying how different users experience Canvas LMS—whether as students, educators, administrators, or family members. This research will help us better understand how Canvas supports teaching, learning, and connection across a wide range of settings.
Your insights will directly inform how we design and improve Canvas for the communities it serves.
For Educators and Admins: How You Can Support This Research
You’re on the front lines of using Canvas to organize instruction and support student success. Now, we’re asking for your help sharing this research opportunity with your networks.
Here’s what you can do:
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Share our Canvas LMS Experiences Survey with colleagues, students, and families.
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Highlight the opportunity during staff meetings or newsletters.
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Encourage participation before July 15th, 2025.
The survey takes about 5 minutes and is open to users at all levels—K–12, higher education, professional learning, and more.
For Students and Families: Your Experience Matters
Whether you use Canvas every day or only now and then, your perspective helps us build a better learning platform.
Have you used Canvas to check grades? Submit assignments? Communicate with teachers or students?
Your voice helps us understand what’s working—and where we can do better.
Why Participate?
Your feedback will:
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Shape improvements to how Canvas supports learning
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Help tailor features to meet the needs of diverse users
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Contribute to research on how technology impacts education
What’s Involved?
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A short, one-time Canvas LMS Experiences Survey
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Questions about how Canvas supports learning, teaching, and communication
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Space to share your experience and suggestions
Every response helps. Whether you're a new user or a longtime Canvas champion, your input helps us make Canvas smarter, more supportive, and more human-centered.
Questions? Reach out anytime to research@instructure.com.
Thank you for being part of this important effort. Together, we can build a better Canvas experience for all.
— The Instructure Research Team
