Learn the basics of Canvas Free-for-Teacher
Leverage the features and intuitive design that has made Canvas a fixture of the modern learning environment. Want to see Canvas in action? Learn the basics of Canvas Free-for-Teacher by watching this video, and get ready to enjoy the confetti.
We wanted to get everyone on the same page and have meaningful conversations with one another about what online learning is and what could be done with Canvas
Johnny Go
Director of the Science and Art of Learning and Teaching (SALT) Institute
Canvas Free-for-Teacher Features
Course Creation
Build from scratch using Canvas’ intuitive tools or import from Canvas Commons; Integrate your course with third-party applications
Powerful Quizzing and Assignments
Create media-rich quizzes and assignments through Canvas’ powerful Rich Content Editor
Utilize the Canvas Mobile Apps
Access Canvas from the dedicated Mobile Apps for students, teachers, and observers too!
Individualized Learning
Utilize Mastery Paths, Outcomes, and Learning Mastery Gradebook for student-specific learning opportunities.
Analytics
Leverage Course-level analytics to measure student performance and make impactful instructional decisions when they're needed most.
Dynamic Learning with Canvas LMS
Canvas Free-for-Teacher provides many engaging and dynamic course-level features to teachers and students to utilize. Provide dynamic learning opportunities and meaningful collaboration among students while allowing teachers the chance to save precious time.
Be a part of the Instructure Family
Canvas Free-for-Teacher gives the opportunity to collaborate with other educators across the globe. Share ideas and get support on best practices.
Access the Free-for-Teacher User Group within the Canvas Community for tips, tricks, and ideas
Leverage the Study Hall for stories, testimonies, and other resources
Get in-app support via Impact by Instructure directly within Canvas Free-for-Teacher
Free-for-Teacher
Is Great For
Those who want to get to know Canvas
Educators who need a space to deliver their curriculum
Non-profit organizations
What are the differences between Free-for-Teacher and a Paid Account?
Free-for-Teacher provides course-level access only without administrative controls and options.
Canvas client support only assists with basic requests from Free-for-Teacher users.
Free-for-Teacher allows course-level integrations with third-party applications but no central app management.
Free-for-Teacher does not provide the ability to integrate additional Instructure products, such as Studio, Mastery, and Elevate.
*Course-level Features include Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Grades, People, Pages, Files, Syllabus, Outcomes, Quizzes, Modules, Conferences, Collaborations, Course Settings, etc.
Account Feature Options |
Paid Canvas |
Free for Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| Course-level Features* | ✔ | ✔ |
| Canvas-Enabled External Tools (LTIs) |
Chat, New Quizzes Quizzes tool, Roll Call Attendance, SCORM (Assignments) |
|
| User Roles | Student, Teacher, TA, Designer, Observer + Custom Roles |
Student, Teacher, TA, Designer, Observer |
| Canvas Customer Support/Admin Ticketing System | ✔ | |
| File Storage | MB set by admin 50 MB user/group* |
500 MB/course 50 MB user/group* |
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