Canvas Dashboard vs StudentHub: A Comparison
Canvas Does a Lot
Let's be clear: Canvas is a powerful learning management system. It handles:
- Course content and modules
- Assignment submission
- Quizzes and exams
- Discussion boards
- Grade tracking
- Announcements
- Messaging
StudentHub doesn't try to replace any of that.
Where Canvas Falls Short
Canvas's dashboard tries to show everything. That's a reasonable design choice for a tool used by instructors, TAs, and students.
But for a student who just wants to know "what's due this week?" — it's too much.
Canvas To-Do List Issues: - Only shows 7 items by default - Mixes assignments with other tasks - No easy way to see all courses at once - Mobile app buries the to-do list
What StudentHub Does Better
StudentHub has one job: show your assignments clearly.
Focused View - Assignments only. No announcements, discussions, or messages cluttering the view.
Better Organization - Group by due date, course, or status. See overdue items surfaced to the top.
Calendar View - Visual monthly layout that Canvas lacks on mobile.
Cross-Course View - See all courses in one place without clicking through tabs.
When to Use Each
Use Canvas for: - Submitting assignments - Taking quizzes - Reading course content - Checking grades - Participating in discussions
Use StudentHub for: - Morning check: "What's due today?" - Weekly planning: "What's coming up?" - Catch-up: "What did I miss?"
They Work Together
StudentHub doesn't replace Canvas — it complements it.
Check StudentHub to see what needs attention. Click through to Canvas when you're ready to do the work.
It's like having a personal assistant that filters the noise and tells you what matters.
Try It Yourself
The demo shows real data so you can see how it feels. If it helps you stay organized, that's what matters.