Case Study: University of Kentucky expands community learning with Canvas Catalog from Instructure

University of Kentucky reaches 30 million learners with Instructure Canvas Catalog

The University of Kentucky sought to extend learning beyond its campus for community outreach, particularly to young learners, but faced a challenge because its Canvas LMS required university accounts that community members did not have. The university turned to its vendor, Instructure, and utilized the Canvas Catalog product to overcome this access barrier.

Instructure's Canvas Catalog enabled the university to create and list courses like "Adulting 101" for public enrollment, allowing non-students to easily register. This solution facilitated successful community engagement, with first-year enrollment exceeding expectations, and led to expanded use for programs like a local bourbon industry apprenticeship. The University of Kentucky continues to use Instructure's platform to broaden its outreach efforts to various community groups.

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