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Instructure Innovates with Enhanced YouTube Integration in Canvas Studio

Instructure, a leader in educational technology, has made significant strides in improving the educational experience with the introduction of an upgraded YouTube Player specifically designed for learning environments. This initiative, rolled out through Canvas Studio, highlights Instructure's commitment to enhancing student data privacy and creating a distraction-free video learning platform.

Focusing on Education

The new YouTube Player for Education integrates seamlessly with Canvas Studio, offering educators and students a tailored experience that prioritizes learning. This upgraded service benefits all Canvas Studio users without imposing any additional costs. Now, the platform empowers educators to deliver engaging content while maintaining a concentration on learning. The new YouTube Player is designed to remove distractions typically associated with standard YouTube video viewing, such as video recommendations and links, allowing students to focus solely on the educational material at hand.

In recent years, the use of video in educational settings has surged remarkably, with over eight million YouTube videos added to Canvas LMS courses last year alone—a growth of 52% since 2022. As educational methodologies evolve, so does the demand for tools that can accommodate these changes while ensuring data security and privacy.

Features and Benefits

The key features of the new YouTube integration include:
1. Distraction-Free Viewing: By eliminating external links and recommendations, the YouTube Player for Education provides a focused environment for learning.
2. Anonymity for Viewers: Students’ anonymity is preserved through a