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Blogs, Overviews, and Recordings of all InstructureCon26 sessions!
Since we’re headed to Louisville, we’ve borrowed inspiration from a few hometown legends – the Derby, Muhammad Ali, and Louisville Slugger – to help build the ultimate INSTcon26 packing list. If this is your first INSTcon, you might be thinking, "Time to buy a whole new wardrobe!" And hey—if you need an excuse to treat…
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We call ourselves #SoloPandas—the brave adventurers who will pack bags, board planes or trains (or drive our cars), and head to Louisville without a built-in travel buddy. Whether it’s your first time at InstructureCon or your sixth solo trek, we see you. And we think it’s time we met up at the Opening Reception. Education…
Presenting at InstructureCon is exciting, and, let’s be honest, perhaps a little nerve-wracking. Whether you’re sharing a classroom breakthrough or a new implementation strategy, your voice helps our community grow. Don't worry about being a "pro". Focus on your message, respect your audience, and give them something…
Calling all current participants and graduates of the Certified Programs! We will once again hold a special event to honor of our current participants and graduates of the Certified Programs (CCE, CCPU, CCTA, ICAIS ICI, or MCE). It will be during lunch on Wednesday at InstructureCon, and we want to be sure that you receive…
Presented by: Crystal DeJaegher, Associate Director Teaching and Learning Technologies University of Notre Dame Steven Varela, Director Teaching and Learning Technologies University of Notre Dame Date @ Time: 4:20 - 5:00 pm Room: M104 Session Description Learn how Notre Dame's Teaching & Learning Technologies (TLT) team…
Presented by: @Kellen Hansen, Canvas Principal Product Specialist, Instructure @Dalma_Schnell, Canvas Product Manager, Instructure @teryn_odom, Canvas Group Product Manager, Instructure @Carly Steenstra, Product Marketing Manager, Instructure Date & Time: Higher Education: Thursday, July 23rd at 2:30 PM ET (Make sure to…
A Klik is just a moment. The connection that comes after. That's where the real magic happens. InstructureCon 2015 changed something in me. I was a co-admin and educator at a small school. Then I walked into a tent full of people who got it. They cared about the same weird, specific stuff I cared about, and they created…
Presented by: Aimée Stork, Sr. Manager, Online Education & Training, Joni and Friends Date @ Time: Wednesday, July 22nd, 3:25-4:05pm Room: M111 Session Description Neurodiversity is not a challenge to be managed; it is a perspective to be designed for. For instructional designers, creating a "low-friction" environment is…
Presented by Jess Kahlow, PhD, Customer Success Manager, Cidi Labs / Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Arlington Hugh Kellam, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Arlington Carlos Hernandez, Graduate Student, University of Texas at Arlington Serena De Leon, Graduate Student, University of…
Presented by April Burton, Instructional Technology Content Leader, Francis Howell School District Date: 07/23/2026 @ 2 :30 pm – 3 :10 pm Location: Hyatt Regency 2nd Floor Kentucky Suite(Oaks/Derby) Session Description As digital tool libraries expand, districts face a critical challenge: How do we ensure equity,…
It is July and that means it is InstructureCon month! If you’re like me, you’re starting to think about the conference and plan your sessions. There are many great ones to choose from! Every year I get a little overwhelmed when trying to plan my days, so I wanted to share some advice for anyone who might be feeling the…
Is there anyway to buy a guest pass for one day - specifically for the Churchill Downs event?
Presented by Lauren Andrews, Senior IT Support Consultant, University of Iowa Emily McKeag, Senior IT Support Consultant, University of Iowa Jesse Nicholson, Senior IT Support Consultant, University of Iowa Date @ Time: 07/22/2026 @ 10 :00 am Room: M111 Session Description The University of Iowa has developed a…
