Canvas, the online amalgamation of Virtual Class and Gradebook, has recently become an integral aspect of the Sage Hill lifestyle.

“Canvas offered us a more flexible learning platform to be able to include more media-rich content and more opportunities for students to collaborate than ever before,” said Dean of Academic Technology Aileen Hawkins.

Canvas provides students with several new features such as class announcements, instant messaging and a monthly calendar of assignments, but one of the biggest advantages is customizable notifications.

“With Virtual Class, if a teacher uploaded something, you wouldn’t know unless you went to the page. Now with customizable notifications, you know when your teacher has uploaded something that you need for class,” said Hawkins

And many students agree that the new digital arrangement increases efficiency and organization.

“I like how Canvas has so many organizational tools,” said sophomore Shelby Rindenau, “It’s easier to find what you need because you know exactly where to look.”