Instructure Releases Canvas for Android

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure has released a new Canvas Android app, "Canvas for Android," which enables mobile access to the Canvas learning platform from Android devices. Faculty and students can download the app for free from the Google Play store.

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"The Canvas for Android app is designed to make it easy for faculty and students to stay connected to their courses, including courses from their institution or the Canvas Network," said Brian Whitmer, co-founder and chief product officer at Instructure. "We've always pushed information to Android devices through our email and text messaging notification feature, but now users can participate in their courses through a native app designed specifically for learning."

Canvas for Android provides an elegant way for students to access their Canvas To-Do list, Assignments, Calendar, Grades and more. It also enables them to read and compose messages using Canvas Conversations, a secure, built-in messaging system that connects participants in a course.