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[Session] Ten Creative Ways we Used to Save Money, Time, and Reduce Risk with Intelligent Insights
Presenter * Kit Kirby, Miami University Ohio Description Ever wonder how to deliver value and justify the ROI for Intelligent Insights? Sometimes it takes some out of the box thinking to figure out how data and analytics can and should be used. In this session, we’ll discuss the top 10 ways we got creative and delivered…
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[Session] Techfomercials: A Fun Way to Spotlight Canvas Gems
Presenters * Josh Thein, Laramie County Community College * Laura Sigsbury, Laramie County Community College Description Our Techfomercials—short videos styled like classic infomercials—are designed to both entertain and inform, making it easier for faculty to fully leverage Canvas. Join us to see how we’ve made exploring…
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[Session] Reimagining teaching: How AI agents will transform the educational experience
Presenters * Ryan Lufkin, Instructure * Zach Pendelton, Instructure * Nate Ober, Instructure Description Today’s educators spend an unprecedented 50 percent of their time on administrative tasks — tasks that take them away from the classroom, increase their risk of burnout, and form a barrier to meaningful student…
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[Session] Redesigning Instruction So All Students Can Succeed with Robert Barnett
Presenters * Ryan Lufkin, Instructure * Robert Barnett, Modern Classrooms Project Description How do you meet the diverse needs of all your learners? With the transformative potential of modern classrooms, how do you use technology in purposeful ways to get you to the core of what learning is about - connection,…
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[Session] Supporting Students and Teachers with Ask Your Data
Presenter * Gart Morris, Union Public Schools Description "Ask Your Data" is a powerful tool for Canvas administrators, enabling AI-driven data collection and organization within the LMS. Over the past school year, Union Schools has utilized "Ask Your Data" to enhance student support and monitor teacher efficacy.…
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[Session] Starting with Canvas -- Again
Presenter * Janelle Hawk, Marshalltown High School Description What happens when you have had Canvas at the high school for about 5 years, and then you decide to implement Canvas at the middle school? Chaos and confusion! Our Canvas journey started with a 3-year rollout plan, but quickly transitioned into an immediate…
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[Session] Soaring with the Cs: Canvas, Catalog and Credentials
Presenter * Melissa Thomas, Salisbury University Description Join us as we soar high to take a birds-eye view of how we redesigned our professional development program (Soaring with Online Learning) for flexibility to meet the needs of all university faculty (even those teaching in-person) by offering courses in Canvas…
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[Session] Showcasing AI Innovation: A Scalable Canvas Course for Faculty Collaboration
Presenters * DeElla Wiley, Auburn University * Virginia Kunzer, Auburn University Description As AI continues to shape higher education, institutions need effective ways to showcase innovative uses of AI in teaching, research, and administrative work. In this session, we will share our AI Showcase, a publicly available…
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[Session] School’s Out, Strategy’s In: Summer Planning with Data-Driven Edtech Insights
Presenters * Melissa Stoltz, Instructure * Hillary Simons, Instructure Description What does a smarter school year look like—and how can you start planning for it right now? This interactive session explores how district leaders can use end-of-year data from LearnPlatform, Impact, and LTI usage reports to drive strategic…
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[Session] Real-Time Learner Feedback in the Online Classroom
Presenters * Kathy Strang, Adtalem Global Education (Walden University) * Karla Crowther, Adtalem Global Education (Walden University) * Laura Major, Adtalem Global Education (Walden University) Description Transform online classroom with real-time feedback. Traditional evaluations are often too late for meaningful…
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[Session] Picking Up the PACE: Using Innovative Canvas Features to Support Asynchronous Content Reco
Presenters * Al Stanfford, Chesterfield County Public Schools * Wes Dunnavant, Chesterfield County Public Schools Description This session will showcase how Chesterfield County Public Schools leveraged Canvas to create an innovative, in-house solution for asynchronous credit recovery, reducing costs while expanding…
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[Session] Navigating Beyond the Fog: Clarity in the EdTech Landscape
Presenters * Madra Cherubini, Instructure * Ross Rogers, Jordan School District Description ‘EdTech Management’ isn’t often thought of as required infrastructure in K-12 organizations–but with the average district utilizing 2,500+ unique edtech tools during the 2022-23 school year it’s becoming a critical consideration for…
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[Session] Maximizing Your Educational and Financial Bottom Line
Presenters * Arlene Ramirez, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals * Waneta Hebert, Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals Description This session explores strategic approaches to utilizing the Canvas ecosystem to enhance professional development programs. The discussion will cover successful…
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[Session] Mastering the Maze: Efficiently Managing Multiple Schools in a Single Canvas Instance
Presenters * Elana Marks, TEL Education * Nicholas Treadway, TEL Education * Michele Haynes, TEL Education Description Managing multiple institutions within a single Canvas instance presents unique challenges, from organizational complexity to maintaining consistency across courses and institutions. In this session, we’ll…
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[Session] Kickin’ A$$essments with Canvas New Quizzes: Question Types & Features to Elevate Online A
Presenter * Robert Lipscomb, Texas Woman's University Description Supported by research about assessment best practices and chock full of useful tips and how-to information, this presentation highlights ways instructors of any discipline can use New Quizzes features with other Canvas tools in innovative ways to create more…