Beyond the Canvas: Thomas Christiansen

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Published on ‎08-18-2025 12:55 PM by Instructure | Updated on ‎10-14-2025 08:03 AM

Hosted by Regional Director Gemma McLean, Beyond the Canvas features honest, down-to-earth conversations with educators and changemakers in the education space. Each episode offers fresh ideas, real stories, and practical strategies to use at your own institution.

 

Season 1 - Episode 5 | Thomas Christiansen, Head of Digital Learning & Innovation at Mentone Grammar

Tom teaches maths and English and also leads digital learning at his school. He’s helped streamline course design across Canvas, reducing cognitive load, encouraging student independence, and giving teachers back valuable time.

 

🎥 Tune in on 23 October


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KristinL
Community Team
Community Team
‎10-14-2025 08:05 AM
‎10-14-2025 08:05 AM

Hi everyone! We apologize that the video interview with Thomas as not ready for the time we originally scheduled. We have adjusted the event to display our new release date of October 23 (October 22 for North America).

qcowgrl
Community Explorer
In response to KristinL
‎10-22-2025 06:46 PM
‎10-22-2025 06:46 PM

See you tomorrow evening. 

qcowgrl
Community Explorer
‎10-23-2025 02:27 PM
‎10-23-2025 02:27 PM

Do we check in here?

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qcowgrl
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In response to qcowgrl
‎10-23-2025 04:51 PM
‎10-23-2025 04:51 PM

Could someone please so kindly send me the link because everyone once in a while I get confused...

 

 

 

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ClaudiaTosa
Instructure
Instructure
In response to qcowgrl
‎10-23-2025 05:19 PM
‎10-23-2025 05:19 PM

Hello @qcowgrl ! Here is the link to Thomas Christiansen's episode. Should you wish to explore other episodes in the series, you can check out this page: https://www.instructure.com/en-au/beyond-the-canvas 

Thank you,

Claudia

qcowgrl
Community Explorer
‎10-24-2025 10:34 AM
‎10-24-2025 10:34 AM

Thank you!  Enjoy your weekend. 

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KristinL
Community Team
Community Team
‎10-24-2025 12:06 PM
‎10-24-2025 12:06 PM

Hello! We also have Thomas's interview and a great set of conversation starters available in Gem's blog!
Beyond the Canvas: Thomas Christiansen 

qcowgrl
Community Explorer
In response to KristinL
‎10-24-2025 01:52 PM
‎10-24-2025 01:52 PM

Gems is upbeat.  She is enjoyable to see.   

I agree with Tom Christian that consentingly growing helps us as educators.  To keep sharing and collaborating.  

 

 

qcowgrl
Community Explorer
‎10-24-2025 02:00 PM
‎10-24-2025 02:00 PM

I try to keep teaching fresh by getting creative, as well.      I have even turned what would be a written exam into a project. 

 

I am not sure what Tom means by blueprints.   Is there a class that teaches about blueprints?    Both Gems and Tom say blueprints are great.   I use Canvas, but it sounds like I have much to learn.