Introduction:

Canvas LMS is one of the world’s leading learning platforms—particularly strong in higher education and among international education providers. When you create modern, interactive courses with Lessonator, you can seamlessly integrate them into Canvas. In this article, we’ll show you step by step how to integrate your content into Canvas via SCORM or link—without any technical hurdles.

Why Canvas + Lessonator?

  • Canvas is flexible, open, and widely used
  • SCORM support enables structured learning tracking
  • Lessonator delivers visually appealing, interactive content – created in minutes
  • Ideal for universities, technical colleges, continuing education providers & companies

Canvas and Lessonator complement each other perfectly—one is the platform, the other is the engine for strong educational content.

– Prof. Tanja Bergmann, College for Digital Learning

SCORM-Integration

SCORM import is the best way to track your progress, quiz results, and certificates:

Step by step:

  1. Export your course in Lessonator as SCORM (version 1.2 or 2004)
  2. Log in to Canvas LMS as a teacher or administrator
  3. Open the desired course and go to “Course content”
  4. Select “Add app” (under Settings or Course navigation)
  5. Add the SCORM app (if not already active)
  6. Click on “SCORM” in the menu, upload your ZIP file
  7. Wähle “Importieren als Aufgabe” oder “als Modul einbinden”

Ergebnis: Der Kurs erscheint als interaktive Einheit mit Tracking-Funktion.

Tips for using Canvas

  • Use Lessonator courses as supplementary content to Canvas materials
  • Combine interactive course elements with Canvas’s own assignments or discussions
  • Create multilingual versions for international courses
  • Use SCORM tracking for evidence in examination regulations or continuing education certificates

Conclusion

Lessonator offers you the perfect complement to Canvas LMS: you can design content quickly, creatively, and interactively—and integrate it into Canvas with just a few clicks. Whether as a SCORM module with tracking or via a link, this makes digital learning professional, flexible, and effective.