As universities continue to adapt and innovate, the right tools and integrations become crucial in delivering the best possible experience for students, faculty, and administrators alike. At Instructure, we are always looking to improve our offerings and ensure that our Catalog product meets the diverse needs of the educational institutions we serve. That's why we want to hear from you!
(By the way, if you haven’t heard, we’re currently running a beta testing program for a Salesforce integration with Catalog. You can learn more and join the beta in our recent blog post.)
The Power of Integrations
Integrations are the backbone of a seamless digital experience, allowing various systems to communicate effectively and work together to create a cohesive environment. Whether it's managing student relationships, handling finances, or analyzing data to inform strategic decisions, the right integration can make a world of difference.
We've identified a few integrations that could significantly enhance the functionality of Canvas Catalog:
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HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Zoho: These CRM tools are renowned for their ability to manage student relationships, automate marketing efforts, and streamline communication. Imagine being able to track every interaction with prospective and current students, ensuring that no one slips through the cracks.
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QuickBooks, NetSuite, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance: Managing tuition payments, scholarships, and other financial transactions is a complex task. These accounting integrations could help you handle finances more efficiently, providing transparency and accuracy across your institution.
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Google Analytics 4, PowerBI, and Amplitude: Data is key to making informed decisions. These analytics tools could offer deep insights into student engagement, helping you optimize course offerings and improve the overall student experience.
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Mailchimp, Pardot, and Klaviyo: Effective communication is essential in education. These marketing tools could help you execute targeted email campaigns, nurture leads, and maintain ongoing communication with both prospective and current students.
Your Opinion Matters
We believe that the best products are built with input from the people who use them every day. That’s why we want to know: Which integration would you be happiest to see in Canvas Catalog?
Would a powerful CRM like HubSpot revolutionize how you manage student relationships? Or would an analytics tool like PowerBI give you the insights you need to drive success? Maybe a marketing platform like Mailchimp would help you reach more prospective students and keep current ones engaged.
To make your voice heard, we invite you to participate in our survey, where you can vote on the integrations you're most interested in. The survey is open until 1st of September, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to influence our development roadmap!
What’s Next?
We’re committed to continuously improving Canvas Catalog to better serve your needs. After gathering your feedback through this survey, we’ll be prioritizing the most requested integrations and exploring how to best incorporate them into our platform.
Thank you for being an integral part of this journey. Together, we can make Canvas Catalog more powerful and adaptable to the ever-evolving needs of educational institutions.
Stay tuned for more updates!
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Update: In the original post, we set the deadline for August 26th, but due to high interest, we've extended it until September 1st.
