A quick look at the latest product releases, key dates, professional development opportunities, and resources for North American K-12 educators and administrators using Instructure products like Canvas and Mastery.

Key Highlights for K-12

• Catch Up on Product News: View the latest New and Next session recap and resources, including the K-12-specific roundup, if you missed the live session on October 15th.
• InstructureCon 2026: Early Bird Registration is now open for the event in Louisville, KY, July 21–23, 2026. Register by February 3rd to save $220.
• Mastery College Prep Assessment Updates: The assessment is now shorter, smarter, and stronger to match the latest ACT updates for better student practice and confidence.
• New in Canvas Catalog: Introducing Listing Lifecycle Management to easily archive, restore, and manage catalog listings without losing data or creating admin chaos.
• Canvas Certified Power User Course: Boost your skills with this 12-week course. The next session is starting soon on October 27th! Attend a webinar to explore the program and enroll.
• Free Khanmigo Teacher Tools: Access an on-demand webinar to see how Khanmigo, Khan Academy’s AI-powered teaching assistant, can lighten your workload and streamline tasks inside Canvas FOR FREE.

Upcoming Events & Resources

• InstructureCon25 Book Club: The special reading journey featuring Long Life Learning will begin on November 1st.
• Spokane Mixtapes: Replay the best of InstructureCon 2025! These curated session playlists are organized by sector and will be available to join in a "jam session" the first week of November.
• Accessibility Webinar: Join a free, live webinar on November 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM MT / 11:00 AM ET to see how ReadSpeaker's text-to-speech elevates accessibility in Canvas New Quizzes.
• On-Demand Webinar: Closing Knowledge Gaps: Partnering with Lincoln Learning, this webinar explores how K-12 and higher education can collaborate to better prepare students for college-level work.

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A quick look at the latest product releases, key dates, professional development opportunities, and resources for North American Higher Education educators and administrators using Instructure products.

Product Updates & New Features

• Catch Up on Product News: View the latest Instructure New and Next webinar recording (from October 14), featuring recent releases, live demos, and a sneak peek at what’s coming next.
• Canvas Credentials Rebrand: Starting October 31, Canvas Credentials becomes Parchment Award Digital Badges—empowering learners with a unified credentialing experience.
• Course-Restricted Messaging in Impact: Admins can now target messages to specific courses, ensuring students and faculty only see relevant information (perfect for exam reminders and course updates).
• Introducing Listing Lifecycle Management in Canvas Catalog: A new feature for managing (archiving, restoring, and deleting) listings in Canvas Catalog with full visibility and control.

Events & Professional Development

• Instructure at EDUCAUSE 2025: Swing by the Instructure booth in Music City to watch a demo, catch a session, or book time to chat.
• InstructureCon25 Spokane Mixtapes: Replay the best of the conference with curated session playlists organized by sector, and join a "jam session" the first week of November.
• Transcript Services - Web Upload Session: Join a live, one-hour session tailored for Web Upload users in Higher Ed to learn best practices and streamline your workflow (Nov 5 @ 1 PM EST and Dec 3 @ 1 PM EST).

Webinars (Live & On-Demand)

• Accessibility Webinar: Join a free, live webinar on November 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM MT / 11:00 AM ET to see how ReadSpeaker's text-to-speech elevates accessibility and engagement in Canvas New Quizzes.
• AI in Education and Striking the Right Balance: Explore how to empower students to use AI responsibly while protecting academic integrity.

Strategic Services & Resources

• Canvas Career Training and Strategic Services: Strategic consultants are ready to support Canvas Career customers with training workshops and ongoing strategic consultation.
• Canvas Certified Power User Course: Level up your Canvas skills with this 12-week course, including Bamboo Boosts for course design tips. The next session starts October 27th. Attend a webinar to learn more.

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K-12 educators, this one’s for you! Discover the latest tools, AI-powered assessment support, and integrations designed to streamline your workflow and boost student engagement. Plus, upcoming live sessions to keep you ahead!

• Instructure New and Next: Catch up on the latest product releases and demos! Don’t miss the live session on October 15 at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT — register now.
• Streamline Assessment Content in Mastery Connect: Enhanced item bank experience designed for faster, smarter content management—built from your feedback.
• Assessing with Intention – IgniteAI: Meet your new AI co-pilot for creating high-quality, standards-aligned assessments in Canvas and Mastery.
• Unlock Student Engagement: Introducing Canvas Catalog x Impact integration to track student activity and send timely messages for success.
• Enhanced Course Readiness: New criteria for Due Dates, Gradebook, and Home Page help ensure courses are fully prepared from day one.
• Canvas Catalog + Credentials: Linking badges to real course opportunities to help learners connect recognition with next steps.
• Register Now – LearnPlatform September User Group: Join the interactive session to explore new enhancements and collaborate with K-12 peers.
• Become a Canvas Certified Power User: New 12-week course starting October 27 — perfect for new users and those refreshing their skills.
• Watch On-Demand Webinar – Lincoln Learning + Canvas LMS: Discover how K-12 and higher ed are teaming up to close knowledge gaps and better prepare students for college.
• Upcoming Webinar – AI for Educators with Khanmigo: Join on October 2 to see how Khan Academy’s AI assistant lightens your workload inside Canvas.
• Canvas Catalog Nudging (Beta): Automate reminders and track impact—your feedback is crucial! Take a quick survey.
• Calling All Impact Admins & Faculty: Complete a short survey by September 15 for a chance to win $50 and help improve Impact’s in-app tools.

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Higher Ed leaders, let’s thrive together! From the Northeast US Canvas Summit to AI-powered learning innovations, explore product updates, accessibility advances, and expert webinars designed to support student success and faculty empowerment.

• Instructure New and Next: Discover the latest product updates, demos, and resources from our product teams. Missed a session? Watch the latest or register now for October’s live event.
• Higher Ed Canvas Summit – October 21: Join academic leaders across the Northeast US to share strategies for reducing operational burdens and driving institutional success.
• Unlock Student Engagement: New Canvas Catalog x Impact integration tracks real-time student activity and delivers timely messages to support learning journeys.
• Enhanced Course Readiness: New criteria for Due Dates, Gradebook, and Home Page help instructors ensure courses are fully prepared for day one of the semester.
• Canvas Catalog x Credentials: Strengthening the connection between badges and real course opportunities to enhance learner pathways.
• Canvas Catalog Now Fully WCAG 2.2 AA Accessible: Achieved highest accessibility standards, reinforcing our commitment to inclusive education.
• Become a Canvas Certified Power User: New 12-week certification program starting October 27 — ideal for newcomers and those refreshing their skills.
• EduTrends Podcast – Teaching and Equity in the Age of AI: Hear how the University of Michigan is developing custom AI tools to support personalized, equitable, and inclusive learning.
• Free Webinar – Indiana University on AI-Powered Active Learning (Oct 16): Learn how AI tools helped reduce DFW rates by 11.5% and boosted student success through engaging, scalable learning.
• Free Webinar – AI in Education: Striking the Right Balance (Oct 1): Join Copyleaks and Canvas to explore how AI detection can support academic integrity and transparency while simplifying faculty workflows.
• Empowering Faculty with WeVideo Integration: Embed interactive videos directly inside Canvas for engaging lessons, formative assessments, and differentiated instruction without extra workload.
• Canvas Catalog Nudging (Beta): Automate personalized reminders and track impact. Help us improve this feature by taking a quick survey.
• Calling All Impact Admins and Faculty: Share your insights in a short survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Your feedback will help enhance Impact’s tools.

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