Case Study: RMIT University increases online participation by 1,500% with Canvas LMS from Instructure

RMIT University increases online participation by 1,500% with Instructure

RMIT University, a renowned institution in Australia, needed a strategic partner to scale its online learning initiatives. Facing the limitations of its previous learning management system and the sudden disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, which prevented international students from traveling to campus, RMIT required a robust and flexible platform to ensure educational continuity and engagement. This challenge led them to partner with vendor Instructure and implement their Canvas LMS.

The solution involved a rapid migration to Canvas, establishing it as the central spine for all digital teaching and learning. Instructure provided the platform and strategic partnership, enabling RMIT to deploy online learning standards, scaffolded professional development, and key integrations to support flexible and inclusive courses. The results were significant, with the institution achieving a 1,500% increase in student participation in synchronous sessions within months. Canvas also facilitated a 107% increase in the use of interactive video tools and supported a shift towards more authentic, formative assessments.

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