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LAKE CITY, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Instructure Holdings, Inc. (Instructure) (NYSE: INST),
the leading learning technology ecosystem and maker of Canvas
Learning Management System (LMS), has launched an offline access
feature for its student mobile application. This feature
facilitates seamless, automatic, easy-to-use learning, allowing
students to access a variety of pre-selected content on the go
regardless of their data plan or internet connection.
Through the Canvas Student mobile app, the new offline access
feature allows educational institutions to empower their students
to access content and understand vital course information outside
the classroom, fostering a more equitable experience for all
learners. A recent study by Hanover Research for Instructure found
that 82% of higher education students report access to technology
as a socioeconomic barrier impacting their learning and engagement.
Enabling mobile offline access makes Canvas more accessible
for those with limited cellular or computer availability. Users can
download content on their devices and access it anytime, anywhere,
regardless of service availability.
"The LMS is the single most important tool a student uses
outside the classroom to learn and engage with course content,"
said Shiren Vijiasingam, Chief Product Officer at Instructure.
"Providing offline access to course content offers learners more
flexibility in how and where they choose to learn, supporting
Instructure's mission to make education more accessible and
equitable."
The Canvas Student mobile app's offline feature empowers
students to manage their learning content autonomously, selecting
specific courses and materials for offline review. While real-time
communication is not possible when using the offline mode, the new
automatic sync capabilities capture offline changes, allowing
students to sync course content upon reconnecting to the
internet.
Additionally, the new feature provides an in-app navigation
experience that is more interactive than displaying the content as
a static HTML. It also allows multiple users to download content on
the same device, facilitating access to educational materials on
shared devices. The availability of this feature can be customized
at the institution level, allowing for a tailored user
experience.
The latest versions of the Canvas Student mobile app for iOS and
Android are now available and introduce enhanced support for course
content synchronization for offline viewing. For more information
about the Canvas Offline feature, visit the Instructure site.
About Instructure
Instructure (NYSE: INST) powers the delivery of education
globally and provides learners with the rich credentials they need
to create opportunities across their lifetime. Today, the
Instructure ecosystem of products enables educators and
institutions to elevate student success, amplify the power of
teaching, and inspire everyone to learn together. With our global
network of learners, educators, partners and customers, we continue
to deliver on our vision to be the platform that powers learning
for a lifetime and turns that learning into opportunities. We
encourage you to discover more at www.instructure.com.
CONTACT:
Brian
Watkins
Corporate Communications
Instructure
(801) 658-7525
brian.watkins@instructure.com
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