Case Study: Temple University achieves rapid LMS adoption and improved student engagement with Instructure Canvas

Temple University achieves Canvas adoption in 12 months with Instructure

Temple University, a large public research institution, faced challenges with its outdated Blackboard LMS, which was not meeting the needs of its students and faculty for robust and integrated learning technology. Seeking a more modern and user-friendly platform, the university initiated a search for a new system that could support its focus on incorporating technology into teaching and learning. Vendor Instructure was evaluated during this process.

Instructure's solution, the Canvas LMS, was implemented on an aggressive 12-month timeline. The vendor provided support throughout the migration, and Temple facilitated comprehensive faculty training through "Canvas Academies." The result was rapid adoption, with most instructors teaching in Canvas within two semesters. The university achieved its goal of a stable, modern LMS that integrates outside tools and provides valuable analytics to support student engagement, particularly in online courses.

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