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About ten years ago, during my first year teaching in DC Public Schools, I realized something. The method of teaching that I had been trained to use - delivering a single lesson to all of my students every day - was never going to meet all of my learners' diverse needs. My lessons themselves were (at least in my opinion)…
Get an early look at the new Canvas Apps in beta! This video and resources will provide everything you need to start exploring the latest features and functionality, designed to enhance the Canvas experience. Discover how these updates can empower educators and learners alike, and see what’s coming next! We've…
Canvas Basics Course Updates What’s Included in This Post? • Canvas Basics course access information • What's New? Check out the latest updates to the Canvas Basics course • What's Next? Learn about additional opportunities to learn about Canvas and all the amazing Canvas tools and features The Canvas Basics course has…
Avoiding Overcrowded Modules One of my primary goals when designing a Canvas course is to avoid creating overcrowded modules. These are modules so packed with items that scrolling through them feels endless, making it difficult to find the next section. While this can be frustrating for instructors, my primary focus is on…
Introduction Creating quizzes in Canvas LMS can sometimes be time-consuming, especially when dealing with large question banks. At Lawrence S. Ting School (LSTS), we’ve developed the first-ever free tool to convert DOCX files to QTI format. This groundbreaking tool supports various question types, including those with…
Picture this: it’s Sunday evening, you’re staring at your work laptop, planning lessons for the upcoming week, and your creativity feels like it clocked out earlier than it should have. You need a hook to make tomorrow’s history lesson resonate, clear instructions to guide students through a new assignment, and maybe a…
Hello from Lawrence S. Ting School in Vietnam! As educators who have been using Canvas LMS since 2019, we understand the challenges of creating quizzes efficiently. That’s why we’ve developed a free tool at https://utility.lsts.edu.vn/convert-quiz. This tool allows you to convert questions from a DOCX file into QTI format,…
Your Canvas, Your Way Elevate Your Online Classroom with What’s Included in This Post? • Ready Made Template Suite • Ready Made Template Suite Subscription Service • 2025 and Beyond Walk through the halls of any K-12 school and you’ll see a myriad of classroom designs. From traditional rows of desks to innovative pod…
The holiday season can be a mix of emotions for students, from the excitement of celebrations to the challenges of being away from family or facing financial hardships. Recognizing this, colleges, universities, and school districts are stepping up with creative and heartfelt initiatives to foster joy, connection, and…
Canvas offers a variety of ways for our users to customize their LMS experience, through Feature Options. This quick Canvas video provides an overview of how Feature Options can be configured in Canvas, and other pointers for using Feature Options. Direct Link to Video Learn More: * Canvas Feature Option Summary - great…