Should organizations use software service providers for all their software needs? Florida Tech relies on Canvas for their Learning Management System (LMS) requirements.

• What does Canvas provide?

• What does it require from the institution?

• What advantages and disadvantages does using Canvas rather than building an LMS in house bring?

• What alternatives are there?

• What recommendations would you make regarding the implementation both from a student perspective and an IT strategist perspective?

Parameters:

• 200 words minimum