The Impact of the Pandemic on Learning Management Systems

The shift to virtual learning during the pandemic accelerated the adoption of learning management systems (LMS), making them essential tools for educational institutions. Canvas emerged as the leading platform, with significant increases in user adoption among both secondary and post-secondary students in North America. Prior to the pandemic, there was skepticism regarding the necessity of LMS, but the rapid transition to online learning placed platforms like Canvas at the forefront. Institutions that had already integrated Canvas were able to pivot smoothly to online and hybrid formats, while those lacking such infrastructure faced difficulties in adapting quickly.