Canvas Network vs UPOU MODeL
Canvas Network
canvas.net
UPOU MODeL
model.upou.edu.phSide by side
| Figure | Canvas Network | UPOU MODeL |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · MOOC Platforms | 9.1 (#6) | 7.9 (#37) |
| Certificates | Canvas Network does not issue certificates; individual instructors or sponsoring institutions decide whether to provide them. | MOOC completers receive certificates, usually at least two weeks after the course ends, and certificates include a QR code for completion verification. |
| Course access | Course materials become available on or after the course start date, and courses begin on that date using U.S. Mountain time. | Its MOOCs are free and open to everyone, including people outside the Philippines. |
| Course topics | Topics include teaching techniques, educator technology skills, student performance analysis, and leadership skills. | MOOC topics include open distance e-learning, teaching and learning, child rights protection and promotion, sustainable development, and business analytics. |
| Founded | Instructure’s company timeline states it was founded in 2008 and launched Canvas in 2011. | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Utah, USA | Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines 4031 |
| Mobile access | Canvas apps for Android and iOS let students access courses, submit assignments, participate in discussions, and view grades, though not all Canvas features are supported in the apps. | Learners can access courses on phones using the Moodle Mobile app from Google Play or the Apple App Store. |
| Purpose | Canvas Network provides free, open professional development courses built by educators for educators. | MODeL is the University of the Philippines Open University's official platform for Massive Open Online Courses. |
| Support | Course-specific help is provided through instructor materials or discussion forums, with Canvas Guides available for platform questions. | The site lists [email protected] for support and states weekday office hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM GMT+8. |
Plans
In their own words
Canvas Network
Canvas Network offers free professional development courses made by educators for K–12 and higher education educators. Subjects include teaching methods, technology skills for educators, student performance analysis, and leadership. Anyone with an email address can enroll, but learners need a separate Canvas Network account, even if they use another Canvas instance. Materials become available on or after the course start date; courses begin according to U.S. Mountain time. Learners can work through activities at their own pace, though an instructor may invite them to synchronous activities. Instructors or sponsoring institutions may provide completion certificates, but Canvas Network does not issue them. It also does not charge eligible institutions to offer courses. Powered by Canvas LMS, the service is available on the web, Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its Android and iOS apps support course access, assignment submission, discussions, and grade viewing, though not every Canvas feature is available in the apps. Offline learning is available. Course settings may hide an individual course after it ends.
UPOU MODeL
UPOU MODeL has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.