Instructure Holdings Inc. is an educational technology company that was founded in 2008. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Instructure provides innovative software solutions for educational institutions, focusing primarily on the K-12 and higher education sectors. The company's flagship product is the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), which offers a digital platform for teachers and students to manage and enhance their learning experience.
The Canvas LMS enables educators to create and deliver online courses, organize assignments, communicate with students, and track their progress. It also provides collaboration tools, grading functionalities, and integrations with other educational software. Instructure's goal is to empower educators and facilitate personalized, engaging, and interactive learning experiences for students.
After several years of growth and success, Instructure went public on November 13, 2015. The company's initial public offering (IPO) was conducted on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "INST." Going public allowed Instructure to access capital and resources to further develop its educational technology solutions and expand its market presence.
Since going public, Instructure has continued to innovate and enhance its product offerings. The company has expanded its customer base to include thousands of educational institutions worldwide, ranging from small schools to large universities. In addition to the Canvas LMS, Instructure has developed other products and services, such as Bridge for corporate learning and practice-based assessments.
Instructure is committed to improving education through technology and providing educators with the tools they need to deliver effective and impactful instruction. By leveraging its expertise in educational technology, the company aims to transform the way learning is delivered and experienced in both traditional and online learning environments. Instructure's focus on user-friendly and adaptable solutions has made it a trusted partner for educational institutions seeking to modernize their teaching and learning practices.