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[Keynote] Human Centered Learning
Presenters * Rachel Orston, Instructure * Steve Daly, Instructure * Shiren Vijiasingam, Instructure Description InstructureCon 2025 opened in Spokane with a warm welcome from our Chief Customer Officer, celebrating the global community of educators who gathered to connect, learn, and be inspired. Attendees were introduced…
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[Keynote] InstructureCon Closing Thoughts
Presenters * Brian Cully, Instructure * Rachel Orston, Instructure * Steve Daly, Instructure Description This closing message celebrates the impact of learning and credentialing, with highlights from Parchment’s role in empowering learners through diplomas, transcripts, and digital badges. Hear about a personal story about…
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[Keynote] Delivering on the promise of a future-ready ecosystem
Presenters * Shiren Vijiasingam, Instructure Description In a world where learners move from early education to career advancement in increasingly complex ways, the fundamental question persists: Are they ready for what’s next? Especially in an era of AI transformation, readiness—whether for a new grade level, higher…
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[Keynote] Leading through Chaos - Insights and Actions presented by the Academic Strategy Team & Fri
Presenters * Melissa Loble, Chief Academic Officer at Instructure * Ryan Lufkin, VP, Global Academic Strategy at Instructure * Jody Sailor, Sr Director, Academic Strategy & Innovation at Instructure * Tracy Weeks, Sr Director, Education Policy & Strategy at Instructure * Monica Hickson, Senior Instructional Specialist at…
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[Session] How can we teach better with AI without losing what makes us human
Presenters * Nejma Belkhdim, Nolej Description In an era where students expect fast, personalized, on-demand learning, educators face growing pressure to keep up. But meeting those expectations doesn’t have to come at the cost of trust, wellbeing, or meaningful connection. This session explores how trusted, teacher-guided…
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[Session] New Quizzes, New Possibilities: Transforming Assessment in Canvas
Presenters * Marcus Vu, Instructure * Dana Okerlund, Instructure Description In this session, we'll discuss New Quizzes. Common myths will be addressed presenting statistics on advancements, user adoption, and accessibility compliance. The presentation covers the evolution of new quizzes, recent improvements, and future…
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[Session] Cracking the Code: Turning Data into Action with Mastery Connect
Presenters * Christy Morgan, Belvidere School District * Elin Jacobson, Belvidere School District Description Drowning in data but struggling to make it meaningful? Join us on a journey to transform numbers into actionable insights using Mastery Connect! In this session, we’ll share how we built educator buy-in, shifted…
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[Session] How to Increase Access, Opportunity, and Success With Course Sharing
Presenters * Cheryle Gehrlich, Instructure * Marina Aminy, California Virtual Campus Description What if your learners could access the courses they need—when they need them—to more efficiently and cost-effectively achieve their academic goals? Join Dr. Marina Aminy, Executive Director at California Virtual Campus, and Joe…
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[Session] Behind-the-scenes of learner mobility in K-12 school systems
Presenters * Missi Rossi, Parchment * Jermaine White, III, Harnett County Schools Description Setting K-12 students up for lifelong learning takes a multi-faceted approach, and goes well beyond what happens in the classroom. Family engagement, efficient administrative processes, the right technology, and access to…
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[Session] Be Smart Restarts: Strategies for a Successful New Semester Set-Up
Presenters * Denise Caparula, Joliet Junior College * Jeffrey LaRocque, Joliet Junior College Description Get ready for a new semester with our session designed to streamline the course setup process! Whether you're working with seasoned faculty members or those who have only a semester or two of Canvas experience - or are…
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[Sesssion] Unleashing Potential: Salesforce and 13 Colleges Unite 16 Experts to Drive 47+ Online Pro
Presenters * Alexander Vinolus, University of Cincinnati Online * Lisa Dieso, University of Cincinnati Description The University of Cincinnati Online has recently made the switch to using a CRM, Salesforce, to help our Instruction Team manage and track the work we do across 10 colleges in Canvas. The transition to using…
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[Session] Uncovering the Untapped Potential of Canvas Credentials Pathways: Revealing Hidden Benefit
Presenters * Marlena Bravender, Northeastern University * Sharon Hatton, Northeastern University Description In this workshop we’ll share the journey of Northeastern University’s adoption of Canvas Credentials Pathways, highlighting the key factors that prompted our decision. We’ll discuss the importance of implementing…
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[Session] Two States, Two AI Programs, One Goal: AI for Student Success
Presenters * Lori Robbins, Denison University * Shelli Wynants, Cal State Fullerton Description Artificial Intelligence is transforming how students learn and prepare for their futures. This session explores how two universities launched two AI-driven student engagement series that both leveraged Canvas. One program, AI…
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[Session] Turning Credentials into Opportunity: Strategies to Prepare Today’s Learners for Career Re
Presenters * Matthew Sterenberg, Instructure * Rodney Parks, Elon University * Kristen Vanselow, Florida Golf Coast University Description Skills-based credentials are reshaping how students communicate their readiness for the workforce. In this session, join Instructure, Florida Gulf Coast University, and Elon University…
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[Session] Trekking from the Base to the Summit with Canvas Data
Presenter * Jessica Sowalsky, University of Maryland Description Navigate Canvas Data by reaching new heights! Discover how the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) is revolutionizing teaching and learning through the power of Canvas Data. Since adopting Canvas in 2012, UMD has harnessed API calls, Canvas Data 2, and…