Case Study: Virginia Union University achieves seamless remote learning and course integration with Canvas by Instructure

Virginia Union University transitions 364 courses in 2 weeks with Instructure

Virginia Union University (VUU) faced a challenge with its previous LMS, Jenzabar, which lacked the ability to scale and integrate enrichment features from textbooks and third-party applications. The university needed a robust, all-in-one learning management system to enhance courses and support a widely remote instructional format. They turned to the vendor Instructure for its product, Canvas, seeking a solution that could handle seamless integrations and provide a mobile app for students.

Instructure implemented Canvas, providing a custom-branded template and comprehensive training to ensure a successful and rapid transition. The solution enabled VUU to move 364 courses online within two weeks, sustaining the university during the pandemic. Results included an enriched learning environment with all course materials in one place, improved student retention efforts through robust analytics, and a strong sense of community for remote students.

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