We’ve all experienced that feeling of being lost...like when we step onto a college campus for the first time, enter a new shopping mall, or exit an airplane into a new airport. We have that uneasy feeling of not knowing where to go or what to do. Ou...

I love inspirational Ted Talks and thought I’d share a few of my top educational ones with you as well as Canvas features that support some pretty great ideas… “Ideas worth spreading.”

For many educators, 2020 has brought a shift in delivering content from face-to-face to using a Learning Manage System (LMS) such as Canvas. Some find the change exciting and exhilarating. Some find it scary and frustrating. Regardless of how you’re ...

The beginning of a new school year is always exciting and this year is just a little bit different for everyone. As teachers are rethinking how they deliver content and how they can better reach their students, personalization is an important element...

Centers are a vital part of the elementary classroom. They are designed to provide the appropriate materials to help students work within a small group or individually to meet their learning goals. As a former elementary teacher, I found myself strug...

The Instructional Design team announced the release of the Ready-Made Template Suite in the September 2018 blog post to "help reduce stress load, encourage growth and help course creators design an engaging Canvas experience by turning a blank course...

A badge in Canvas is simply a visual symbol of achievement, similar to a physical badge, trophy, or sticker—but in a digital format! You may have been in Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts and remember working extra hard to earn badges! Badges have been used ...

We are Instructure’s Instructional Design Team! Between the six of us, we have over 36 years of Canvas experience! Within Canvas, we have been students, teachers, admins, trainers, and instructional designers. We have created fully online, hybrid/ble...

2020 Course Design Essentials: Accessibility Clips, Tips, & Tricks... Oh My! Are you looking for more information on accessibility?   The Canvas Instructional Design Team continues our 2020 Course Design Essentials monthly event, including blog posts...

2020 Course Design Essentials: Event Launch & Giveaway Are you interested in some freebies?   The Canvas Instructional Design Team is launching our 2020 Course Design Essentials monthly event. These events will include blog posts, live events, free d...