Extend Your Learning at InstructureCon 2025

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Extend Your Learning at InstructureCon 2025

PreConference planned for Tuesday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

What’s Included in This Post?
• Why You Should Attend
• What's Being Offered at Pre-Con This Year
• Tuesday Sessions

Why You Should Attend

Pre-Conference workshops at InstructureCon offer participants a deep dive into a range of topics presented by learning, strategy, and design experts at Instructure. All workshops are interactive and participants will leave with strategies and tools they can use right away. From first-timers to advanced users, there’s something for everyone!

What's Being Offered During Pre-Con This year?

This year, we’re presenting Pre-Conference sessions all day on Tuesday, July 22. The Opening Keynote and Reception are Tuesday evening, so there's plenty of time to join us for some extra learning prior to the conference's official start!

Tuesday Sessions

We are offering a variety of sessions this year. Some are two hours in length, while some are four hour deeper dives. In addition, for the first time ever, we are offering some of our Certified Programs content live during Pre-Con! Check out all of what we are offering below! Quick links to each Track are here:

• Admin & Technical 
• Artificial Intelligence
• Canvas for K12
• Canvas LMS Foundations
• Certified Programs
• Course & Curriculum Design
• Data
• Deepening LMS Adoption
• Mastery Foundations

Admin & Technical

Topic	Description	Who It's Great For	Length of Session
Get Started as a Canvas Admin	Take advantage of the perfect opportunity to level up your skills and learn the ins and outs of Canvas administration. We'll cover everything from user management to sub-account structure and organization, permissions and roles, settings, apps, feature options, and csv files. With so much to learn, you won't have a moment to waste. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of being a Canvas admin, and leave with a ton of knowledge that will take your skills to the next level. Don't miss out on this unique chance to become a Canvas administration rockstar!	Canvas Admins	4 hours
Build AI Literacy in Education	Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we learn, work, and interact. As AI becomes more integrated into various aspects of life, understanding its workings, applications, and implications is vital. By building AI literacy, we become not only informed users of technology but also responsible citizens who can navigate the ethical complexities of an AI-driven future. In fostering a comprehensive understanding of AI and its implications, education can empower the next generation to innovate responsibly. Come hear from Instructure’s strategy team about the key components of AI literacy and share best practices from across the globe.	Teacher/Faculty/Tech Coach Instructional Designers School Administrators	2 hours

Artificial Intelligence

Topic	Description	Who It's Great For	Length of Session
Build AI Literacy in Education	Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we learn, work, and interact. As AI becomes more integrated into various aspects of life, understanding its workings, applications, and implications is vital. By building AI literacy, we become not only informed users of technology but also responsible citizens who can navigate the ethical complexities of an AI-driven future. In fostering a comprehensive understanding of AI and its implications, education can empower the next generation to innovate responsibly. Come hear from Instructure’s strategy team about the key components of AI literacy and share best practices from across the globe.	Teacher/Faculty/Tech Coach Instructional Designers School Administrators	2 hours
Build Custom AI Applications with Canvas and AWS	Building custom AI applications using Canvas and AWS allows developers to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) to create solutions tailored to specific learning needs. At the core of many modern AI applications are large language models. These models, trained on vast datasets, excel in understanding and generating human-like text. They can perform various tasks, such as answering questions, summarizing information, and even translating languages. By integrating LLMs through AWS services, developers can enhance their applications’ functionalities, making them more interactive and responsive to user needs. In this session, members of the Instructure engineering team will cover the AI integration features of Canvas and the AWS features that help institutions align and test their AI features.	Canvas Admins Canvas Developers	2 hours
Surface Actionable Data with Intelligent Insights	Intelligent Insights enables self-service analytics and proactively surfaces actionable insights that inform strategic initiatives to improve course and edtech effectiveness, student retention, and graduation rates. In this session, learn about the four features of Intelligent Insights: Ask Your Data, LTI Usage, Students in Need of Attention, and Course Readiness, and try it hands-on to see it work in action.	Canvas Admin School Administration Technology/Instructional Coach	2 hours

Canvas for K12

Track	Topic	Description	Who It's Great For	Length of Session
Canvas for K12	Expand Canvas for Elementary beyond Elementary	Sometimes features that are meant for one audience can be valuable for other audiences too! The Canvas for Elementary dashboard feature creates a digital classroom that reflects the physical classroom experience for elementary students. This change allows teachers to set up a homeroom course and a course for each subject to organize and focus student course participation. Customers around the country are using this dashboard feature not only in Elementary Schools, but in Middle and High Schools as well. Come dive into the benefits and strategies that you can leverage with the Canvas for Elementary dashboard, and take away best practices that you can use at your school.	Teacher/Faculty/Technology Coach Instructional Designer	2 hours

Canvas LMS Foundations

Canvas LMS Foundations

Get Started with Canvas for Faculty

Welcome to the exciting world of Canvas LMS! If you're new to Canvas and eager to hit the ground running, our workshop is the perfect place to start. We'll give you a head start by showing you how to navigate Canvas like a pro, and how to use our intuitive and easy-to-use tools to organize and create content that engages and inspires learners. Get ready to dive into the core features of Canvas and leave with a wealth of ideas for how to make the most of this powerful platform with your learners. Let's get started on your Canvas journey today!

Teacher/Faculty/Technology Coach Instructional Designer

4 hours

Certified Programs

Topic	Description	Who It's Great For	Length of Session
Canvas Certified Educator - CORE 1 & 2	Join us for this double session where you will complete the first two courses of our Canvas Certified Educator program. After successfully completing this live session, participants can continue their journey to receive the full CCE certification by taking CORE 3, CORE 4, and an elective online.	Teacher/Faculty/Technology Coach Instructional Designer School Administration	4 hours
Canvas Certified Educator Recertification: Creating & Using High Quality Assessments	In this course, assessments will be examined as a powerful tool for measuring and guiding the learning process. Participants will carefully consider and analyze the assessments they have created against a five-step process and will explore the various ways Canvas supports standards-based assessments. Participants will leave with a better understanding of high-quality standards-based assessments in Canvas that are rigorous, bias-free, and clearly written. This is intended for those who are renewing their CCE Recertification. However, other interested participants can take this course and have it count as an elective course in the CCE program.	Teacher/Faculty/Technology Coach Instructional Designer School Administration	2 hours
Canvas Certified Technical Admin Recertification: Leading With Data for Canvas Admins	Ready to take your Canvas leadership skills to the next level with data-informed leadership? You’re in the right place! Get ready to dive into exciting topics like aligning vision and goals, fostering a culture of data-informed learning, data governance, and leveraging data for continuous improvement. By the end of this course, not only will you be equipped with practical tools and resources, but you'll also demonstrate your understanding by adding data-informed goals to your Canvas Admin plan. Let’s embark on a journey to become data-savvy leaders in the world of education! This is intended for those who are renewing their CCTA Recertification. However, other interested participants can take this course and have it count as an elective course in the CCTA program.	Canvas Admin	2 hours
Instructure Credentials Innovator - CORE 1 & 2	Join us for this double session where you will complete the first two courses of our Instructure Credentials Innovator program. After successfully completing this live session, participants can complete their journey to receive the full ICI certification by taking an elective online.	Teacher/Faculty/Technology Coach Instructional Designer Canvas Admin School Administration	4 hours

Course & Curriculum Design

Topic	Description	Who It's Great For	Length of Session
Design Canvas Courses with Accessibility in Mind	The goal of accessibility in digital content is to provide equal access and opportunities for all users, regardless of their physical, sensory, cognitive, or technological capabilities. Accessibility-first design is an approach that incorporates accessibility into course building from the start to ensure barriers to learning are not created for students. The goal of this course is to provide educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to build courses that are accessible to all learners by understanding the key strategies to create digital content that prioritizes accessibility and applying seven core accessibility skills.	Teacher/Faculty/Technology Coach Instructional Designer	2 hours
Drive Learner Engagement with Canvas Course Templates	Canvas is the ultimate destination for creating and delivering dynamic content that captivates your audience. With so many possibilities at your fingertips, it's understandable that some educators might feel a bit overwhelmed. But fear not! Join us to unlock the secrets of Canvas design experts and learn how to craft eye-catching and effective course templates. We'll even provide you with resources so that you can start building your own templates and make your course truly awesome.	Teacher/Faculty/Technology Coach Instructional Designer Canvas Admin School Administration	2 hours

Data

Topic	Description	Who It's Great For	Length of Session
Support the K12 Student Experience with Data-Informed Practices	As educators, we understand the importance of using data to make informed decisions about teaching and learning. We'll explore how to lead a data-informed community and how to use inquiry cycles through use cases. Join us to learn how to create a culture of data-informed teaching and learning in your community.	Technology Coach Instructional Designer School Administration	2 hours

Deepening LMS Adoption

Topic	Description	Who It's Great For	Length of Session
Develop an Effective Professional Development Program in Canvas	Are you ready to empower your educators to level up their teaching game through professional development? We'll explore the most effective ways to create top-notch professional development courses in Canvas, including personalized learning options that cater to adult learners. Plus, we'll share strategies for how to foster thriving communities of practice, complete with mentoring and coaching capabilities, all within the Canvas platform. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your professional learning to the next level!	Teacher/Faculty/Technology Coach Instructional Designer	2 hours
Integrate Digital Tools into Canvas Courses in K12	Ready to take your courses to the next level of engagement? Canvas has got you covered! Canvas provides the tools you need to create top-tier blended and online learning environments, and we've also made it easy to incorporate a wide variety of educational technology tools that seamlessly integrate. Join us to discover the very best of these options, and get ready to dive into the tools that will transform your courses. You'll leave brimming with fresh ideas that you can implement right away, so don't miss out!	Teacher/Faculty/Technology Coach Instructional Designer School Administration	2 hours
Kickstart your Institution’s Canvas Usage	Are you struggling to get your faculty pumped up about using Canvas? Look no further! Our workshop is packed with strategies and tools for revving up engagement and excitement for Canvas. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie, our practical ideas and resources are sure to resonate with you and help you inspire your users. And the best part? We'll give you an engagement resource to customize that's tailored to your institution's unique needs, so you can hit the ground running and get everyone on board with Canvas.	Teacher/Faculty/Technology Coach Instructional Designer Canvas Admin School Administration	2 hours

Mastery Foundations

Topic	Description	Who It's Great For	Length of Session
Embrace Learner Choice with Assessments and Mastery Paths	Ready to put your students front and center? We’ll show you how to enhance your learning experiences by giving learners the voice and choice they crave. We'll share strategies for using Mastery Paths in Canvas, as well as powerful assessment tools from Mastery Connect, to personalize the learning journey for your students. Get ready to empower your learners to take control of their own learning journey and unlock their full potential. Don't miss out on this chance to put student-centered learning into practice!	Teacher/Faculty/Technology Coach Instructional Designer Canvas Admin School Administration	2 hours
Get Started with Mastery for Faculty	Great things happen when you pair Canvas + Mastery Connect! Join us to learn about getting started with the Canvas + Mastery Connect integration. You’ll learn the mechanics of how Mastery Connect works as a feature within the Canvas Integration, including navigating Mastery Connect, creating and delivering Mastery Connect assessments through Canvas courses, and leveraging student data in Mastery Connect to support students in your classroom!	Teacher/Faculty/Technology Coach Instructional Designer	4 hours

Final Thoughts

We hope to see you at Pre-Con this year! Check out more information about this year's Pre-Conference. If you can't join us, but will be at InstructureCon, we hope you'll stop us and say hello if you see us in Spokane!

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