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Teaching is often described as a noble profession that shapes future generations' minds and equips them with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. However, behind the classroom doors lies a reality educators face more than ever: teacher burnout. In a 2023 InstructureCast conversation, host Nicole Hiers, joined by…
Overview The University of Minnesota's Academic Technology Support Services (ATSS) unit partnered with Instructure to conduct a usability study on some of Instructure’s most recent updates to the Canvas Discussion tool. The study aimed to understand user experiences to implement changes and/or improve training. Usability…
The University of Wolverhampton is leading one of 18 UK national projects funded by the Office for Students. The project represents a partnership with the Students’ Union, Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Recovery College to develop, test and deliver an innovative online suite of tools to support students in…
In a 2023 episode of InstructureCast, Melissa Loble and Ryan Lufkin are joined by Texas A&M University's Dr. Jocelyn Widmer and student Ellie Richter to chat about how important mental health is and how technology can help support teachers and students. Through Richter and Widmer's efforts, Texas A&M students now have…
We're thrilled to announce the launch of the On-Demand Training Portal, accessible directly through Canvas for all our valued clients in EMEA and APAC! This exciting development brings a wealth of free training resources right to your fingertips, empowering you to maximise Canvas's potential and enhance your teaching and…
Student mental health and well-being is one of the most pressing issues for higher education institutions nationwide. Studies have repeatedly found that emotional health challenges like stress, anxiety, and depression are the leading impediments to academic success. As the rush of the new semester becomes routine, it’s…
Hello Canvas Community! As I understand, there is a lot of frustration with the current canvas attendance tool. See here: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Idea-Conversations/Attendance-Overhaul/idi-p/371327 I'm excited to share an early release of a new Canvas attendance tool that I've been working on:…
Headspace, renowned for its commitment to advancing mental healthcare, embarked on a transformative journey after merging with Ginger in October 2021. With a culture steeped in passion, hard work, and innovation, the team at Headspace set out to leverage Canvas LMS to revolutionize their training and continuing education…
Canvas Studio offers automatic captioning of media that is uploaded or recorded using Studio. Watch the Quick Canvas video below to learn how to enable these settings (auto-caption and auto-publish) by default, making accessibility of media automatic with Studio! Learn More: * How do I manage Canvas Studio default settings…
Embracing AI in the Classroom What’s Included in This Post? • Why Embrace AI Instead of Resisting It? • 4 Simple Ways to Integrate AI with Minimal Prep • Using AI to Foster Critical Thinking and Ethical ConversationsAs a doctoral student, I was surprised last semester when a professor encouraged, even challenged, us to use…