canvas-course-audit

Audit Canvas courses against Four Learning Design Pillars with automated scoring.

9|1|Updated Dec 27, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vishalsachdev/learning-design-pillars --skill canvas-course-audit
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Skill: canvas-course-audit
Source: https://github.com/vishalsachdev/learning-design-pillars/tree/main/skills/canvas-course-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vishalsachdev/learning-design-pillars --skill canvas-course-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Canvas course audits help educators reveal alignment gaps with Four Learning Design Pillars and produce actionable improvements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Audit a Canvas course against Pillars 1-4 with automatic scoring and recommendations.
  • Generate a structured audit report that can guide redesign and LMS improvements.
  • Use cases include pre-semester course checks, course redesign planning, and quality assurance for accreditation.

Quick Start

Run /canvas-course-audit <course_id> to generate a full Pillar-based course audit.

Frequently Asked Questions about canvas-course-audit

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I audit a Canvas course for instructional design quality?▼

To audit a Canvas course, run the command with a specific course ID to identify and quantify alignment gaps relative to the Four Learning Design Pillars, generating a structured report for redesign planning.

What are the Four Learning Design Pillars used in a Canvas course audit?▼

The Four Learning Design Pillars serve as the instructional design framework for scoring course quality. The audit evaluates your Canvas course data against a local pillars YAML file to measure structural alignment.

Do I need a canvas-mcp server to perform an automated LMS course audit?▼

Yes, you need access to course data via a canvas-mcp API surface and a local pillars YAML file to drive the automated analysis, scoring, and structured audit report generation.

Can I use this course audit for accreditation quality assurance?▼

Yes, you can use the automated Canvas course audit for quality assurance, pre-semester checks, and accreditation preparation by generating structured reports that highlight alignment gaps and actionable improvements.

What is the best way to identify alignment gaps in Canvas courses?▼

The best way to identify alignment gaps is running an automated audit against the Four Learning Design Pillars, which scores your course elements and outputs a structured report guiding LMS improvements.