About Learning Management Systems

These tools are used by learning institutions, educators, and students to access and manage online course learning materials and communicate about skill development and learning achievement. It includes a variety of customizable course creation and management tools, course and user analytics and statistics, and internal communication tools.

What can an LMS do?

A Learning Management System (LMS) is a secure online program that is designed to enhance teaching and learning. It is an online application for teaching, learning, community building, and knowledge sharing. It enables instructors to deliver materials for courses, collect work submitted by students, and return graded feedback. In addition, students enrolled in LMS courses are engaged with an interactive learning environment. You can use any theory or model for teaching, as Learning Management Systems are open, flexible, and centered on student achievement.

Which LMS is used at A-State

Canvas LMS is used by learning institutions, educators, and students to access and manage online course learning materials and communicate about skill development and learning achievement. 

Canvas includes a variety of customizable course creation and management tools, course and user analytics and statistics, and internal communication tools. 

To learn more about Canvas, see the Canvas Basics Guide.