Lucid for Education
Lucid for Education supports these learning types (see definitions):
Lucid for Education is a versatile suite of instructional tools soon to be integrated into Canvas (we expect integration to be completed by 16 December 2024). The suite includes Lucidspark, a collaborative digital whiteboard, and Lucidchart, an interactive diagramming tool. These tools support a wide range of learning activities, from brainstorming and class discussions to creating detailed diagrams and flowcharts. With real-time collaboration features and an extensive template library, Lucid helps create an engaging and interactive learning environment.
Getting started
Adding Lucid to your Canvas course
- Navigate to your Canvas course.
- Click on “Settings” in the course navigation menu.
- Select the “Navigation” tab.
- Drag “Lucid (Whiteboard)” from the hidden items list to the course navigation.
- Click “Save” to apply the changes.
Drag “Lucid (Whiteboard)” from the hidden items list to the course navigation in Canvas.
Accessing Lucid tools
- Click on the “Lucid (Whiteboard)” link in your course navigation menu.
- Complete the setup process to sync your Canvas and Lucid accounts:
- Verify your role and age.
- Connect your Lucid account to your Canvas account by following the prompts.
- For detailed instructions, refer to the Canvas setup guide.
- This will open your Lucid dashboard within Canvas.
- From the dashboard, you can create new Lucidspark or Lucidchart documents or browse existing templates.
Embedding Lucid documents in Canvas
- Use the Rich Content Editor in Canvas to embed Lucid documents.
- Click on the black “L” icon in the editor toolbar to open your Lucid dashboard.
- Select a document from your Lucid Library or start with a blank document.
- Choose the collaboration settings (edit, comment, or view) and embed the document into your Canvas page.
Creating assignments with Lucid
- Navigate to the “Assignments” section of your Canvas course.
- Add a new assignment and select “Lucid” as the submission type.
- Attach a Lucid template or document from your Lucid Library.
- Save the assignment and instruct students to complete and submit their work through Canvas.
How-to guides
Watch the introduction to Lucid in Canvas video
(see how the tool can transform your teaching and learning experience).
Find out about upcoming webinars from the Lucid team
(and watch recordings from past webinars).
Explore the user cases and examples provided by the vendor to understand how to effectively integrate these tools into your curriculum.
Lucid in Canvas Resource Hub: Instructor and student guides/videos
Lucid Training Labs: Learn how to use Lucidspark and Lucidchart
Lucid Blog: Get inspired by learning how other instructors use Lucid
Why use Lucid in teaching?
Lucid enhances teaching and learning by fostering collaboration, discussion, and production. It provides a dynamic platform for real-time, interactive activities that promote active learning and deeper understanding.
Use it to:
- Facilitate collaboration with Lucidspark’s digital whiteboard for real-time brainstorming and project work.
- Enhance discussions by using Lucidspark to start lectures and class discussions with response prompt boards, allowing students to annotate and engage in dialogue.
- Support production with Lucidchart, enabling students to create diagrams, flowcharts, and mind maps to visualise and organise complex concepts.
- Promote interactive learning with activities like PDF annotation and ready-made templates, keeping students engaged and improving retention.
- Streamline content creation with an extensive template library, helping instructors create visually engaging materials efficiently.
- Provide real-time feedback, allowing instructors to give immediate feedback on student work, facilitating continuous learning and improvement.
- Simplify your workflow by embedding Lucid documents and activities directly into Canvas courses, centralising all learning activities.
- Lucid for Education is a powerful addition to your teaching toolkit, enabling a more interactive, collaborative, and engaging learning environment.
Comparing Lucid with similar tools
You will retain your staff or student Gmail account for continued access to your email. However, all documents stored within your Google Drive account will be deleted. Make sure to move your documents to another storage provider within three months of leaving the University.
| Feature/Tool | Lucid for Education (Lucidspark & Lucidchart) | Miro | Padlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integration level with Canvas | Supported integration across the UoA | Supported mostly at faculty level | Supported mostly at faculty level |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital whiteboard | Lucidspark | Yes | Limited (Canvas-like boards) |
| Diagramming tools | Lucidchart | Yes | No |
| Template library | Extensive (Educational and Professional) | Extensive | Limited |
| Mind mapping | Yes | Yes | No |
| Flowcharts | Yes | Yes | No |
| Breakout boards | Yes (Lucidspark) | Yes | No |
| Text annotations | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PDF annotation | Yes (Lucidspark) | No | No |
| Cost | Free and widely available | Depending on license agreements at faculty/school level | Depending on license agreements at faculty/school level |
Page updated 18/11/2024 (new release date)