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A brief comparison between the two LMSs and our current Blackboard Vista:
| Vista 8 Features | Desire 2 Learn | Instructure Canvas |
| Tools | ||
| Announcements | News | Yes |
| Assessments | Yes | Tests/Quizzes |
| Assignments | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | Schedule | Yes |
| Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Discussions | Yes | Yes |
| Goals | Competencies | Learning Outcomes |
| Learning Modules | Modules | Course Modules |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Media Library | Drop Box / Resources | Yes |
| Roster | Classlist | People |
| SCORM | Yes | |
| Search | Yes | |
| Syllabus | Yes | Yes |
| Web Links | Yes | Yes |
| Designer / Instructor / Student Tools | ||
| Instructional Design | Instructional Design Wizard | |
| Manage Course | Course Management | Settings |
| File Manager | Course Mgmt. Console | Files |
| Selective Release | Conditional Release | Yes (for modules) |
| Assessment Manager | Quizzes | Yes |
| Assignment Dropbox |
Dropbox | Yes |
| Grade Book | Grades | Grades |
| Grading Forms | Rubrics | Rubrics |
| Group Manager | Groups | Yes |
| Tracking | Analytics | Statistics |
| Notes | Save in My Locker | |
| My Grades | Grade Book | Yes |
| My Progress | View Progress | Modules and completion requirements |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Mobile | Yes | Yes |
| Auditor | Yes | Observer |
| Color/Layout Customization |
Widgets | |
Custom Icons |
Custom Widgets | |
Header/Footer |
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| Browser Checker | Yes | Yes |
| Hide/Show | Yes | Tools |
| Build/Teach/ Student tab |
Role Switch | No Need |
| Notifications | Discussion Board | Yes |
| PowerLinks | Possible | Yes |
| Cross-Listing | Yes | Yes |
Last Updated: April 1st, 2011