Canvas Teacher

Canvas Teacher

Mobile teaching companion

96K ratings
325 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 21, 2017
  • October 12, 2026

Features

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About

This app allows educators to grade assignments, provide feedback, and manage their classes remotely. It offers tools for annotating work, communicating with students, and updating course content directly from a mobile device.

✓Grade assignments with annotations
✓Provide audio/video feedback
✓Post class announcements
✓Reply in discussions
✓Send messages
✓Update assignment content
✓Manage Inbox
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What users say

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What's New in Canvas Teacher

2.8.0

October 12, 2026

- Page titles are now displayed above the page content as selectable text. - A newly created announcement now opens as "Announcement Details" instead of "Discussion Details". - Improved file list ordering. - Scanning documents for a file submission now creates a PDF whenever possible, instead of producing images. - Fixed navigation errors of some custom navigation links. - Fixed an issue where a deleted file stayed open instead of returning to the file list. - Fixed editing page not allowed. - Fixed some past courses not appearing on the all courses screen. - Fixed some external tools not appearing in the main menu. - Fixed rich text formatting not being rendered for text submissions. - Fixed unrelated push notification toggles switching when tapping one toggle repeatedly. - Fixed PowerPoint, Word and Excel files showing incorrect images. - Fixed QR login tutorial image shrink in landscape mode. - Fixed file renaming not updating the files list properly.

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User reviews

Four stars

It’s good and it’s cool. You can edit stuff but the bad thing is you can’t create assignments on it on mobile?

App is functional but has drawbacks and hard to get support

The app is ok. It takes more work than Google Classroom to accomplish similar tasks but you can get the job done. One of the biggest drawbacks I’ve had is several glitches that come up. The customer service emails are unhelpful. They don’t respond. One other department gave me an email to ask, and they didn’t respond too. If you like doing extra clicks and don’t need support you may be ok!
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Pathetically slow…unusuable

Trying to grade is infuriating. It is incredibly slow. The app has gotten worse and worse.

Assignment marking

Really slow at loading assignments on ipad and often glitches during marking. Used to be a lot faster-loved marking on it on my device. Now it has become impossible sadly.

Terrible app, even worse company

Buggy, and limited parity with web app. There are repeatable crashes in every update, but NO WAY TO REPORT THEM IN THE APP. The link on the App Store to report a problem also 404s to Canvas’ worthless website. Finally, the main purpose of canvas for teachers is grading and managing a class. Viewing/grading from this app is buggy and cumbersome. Can’t view team groups in the app, can only edit limited parts of an assignment. Many other problems as well. Canvas is probably outsourcing or not paying their developers well, so why would they care about fixing it. Call your schools and beg them to move to a different platform.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes frequently

Bug

Inability to save grades and annotations

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when rotating device

Bug

Issues with loading student submissions

Bug

Problems with syncing data between app and web version

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add ability to access and edit modules

Feature

Improve grading tools and functionality

Feature

Allow customization of notification settings

Feature

Enhance integration with other platforms

Feature

Improve stability and reliability

Feature

FAQ

What does Canvas Teacher do?

Canvas Teacher is a mobile application designed to help educators manage their classes and grade assignments remotely. It allows teachers to annotate student work, provide various forms of feedback, communicate with students through announcements and messages, and update course content directly from their mobile devices.

What are the key features of Canvas Teacher?

Key features include mobile-friendly grading with SpeedGrader for annotations and feedback (written, audio, video), communication tools like posting announcements and replying to discussions, the ability to update content such as due dates and assignment publishing status, and inbox management for student messages.

Is Canvas Teacher free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, Canvas Teacher is a free application. There are no mentions of subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements, indicating it is available at no cost to educators.

Who is the target audience for Canvas Teacher?

The app is specifically designed for educators, instructors, and teachers. It aims to make mobile grading and class management faster and easier for these professionals, allowing them to stay connected and productive even when away from their computers.

What are common use cases for Canvas Teacher?

Common use cases include grading assignments and providing detailed feedback during commutes or between classes, quickly responding to student questions via messages or discussions, and making minor adjustments to course content like updating due dates or fixing typos while not at a desk.