MITSDE and CANVAS collaborate to create engaging learning experience

MIT School of Distance Education (MITSDE), a player in the segment of distance education or distance learning, has collaborated with CANVAS learning management system (LMS) to create a conducive learning environment for students.

Brand perception and brand image match only when the brand successfully delivers what it promises. In the case of the service industry, user experience takes precedence over other aspects due to the lack of tangibility factor in service. This user experience is what differentiates and helps in brand retention. Education is a large market involving many players, the key differentiators are the courses offered, faculty, additional benefits, alumni network, etc. but what one often overlooks is the importance of a good learning management system.

LMS is a platform or tool to develop, deliver and track the training of employees or students. This platform is responsible for enabling the exchange of information between the learner and the trainer.

CANVAS is a state-of-the-art LMS used by top B-schools across the globe to create a learning ecosystem. MIT School of Distance Education is the first online learning institution in India to offer CANVAS as their LMS.

Key features of CANVAS:

1. In-video quiz and in-module quiz to test learner's subject knowledge
2. Course calendar for viewing upcoming events, Live sessions or submissions
3. Discussion forum for peer-to-peer interaction
4. Inbox to send messages to course SME
5. Easy navigation
6. The mobile app, which gives the learner flexibility to learn anywhere, anytime.