Jupyter Notebooks with Canvas LMS
IllumiDesk makes it easy for you and your students to use Notebooks for your classes so you can get on with teaching!
IllumiDesk Features
Full Jupyter Notebook Support
Your Notebooks, your way. We support Python 2, Python 3, R, Julia, and more.
Integrated with Canvas LMS
Teachers can create modules and assignments by selecting Jupyter Notebook files and students can submit assignments to Canvas, directly from the Notebook interface!
Dedicated environments
Save setup times and increase engagement with dedicated environments at the click of a button.
How it works
Set up your your course files
Register and sign into IllumiDesk, start a server, and copy your course files (usually done with git clone).
Define assignment in your course
Select the Jupyter Notebook files you would like to use for your assignment or module.
Receive and review Notebook assignments
Once the student has submitted their Jupyter Notebook as an assignment, you can review their notebook and grade it directly from Canvas.
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We were able to integrate IllumiDesk with our internal LMS thanks to their great API. Awesome job!
FAQ
What are Jupyter Notebooks?
Jupyter Notebooks are an awesome way for data nerds to collaborate with their data projects. With Jupyter Notebooks you can share your data story with a web enabled interface. Jupyter is an open sourced project managed by the good people at NumFocus.
What is Canvas?
Canvas is a Learning Management System (LMS). Canvas is used by thousands of organizations to help managed classes, modules, people, and assignments. Canvas was built and is maintained by Instructure, Inc.
How do you make money if you give it to Academia away for free?
All students should have access to the best tools to learn with data. Our money is made with Businesses that need more specialized environments and support options.
Do you give discounts for yearly commitments.
Yes. We offer 20% discounts for yearly commitments. All yearly commitments are paid for up front.
Our Team
Greg Werner
Co-Founder
Greg started IllumiDesk after struggling with his own data science classes during his MCS. Last minute config headaches stink!
Timara Frassrand
Business Development Manager
Thanks to Timara our sales organization hums. She understands the industry, gets your business needs and helps to fill in the gaps. And our customers love her!
Jessica Chinn
UX Developer
Jessica is our amazing UX and front-end guru! Not only has Jessica taught us about all things Javascript and user experience, but she has also helped us understand the intricacies of mechanical keyboards and gaming.