{ "name":"Beyond the Canvas: Thomas Christiansen", "description":"

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 14 October

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{ "name":"Impact Unlocked: Driving Adoption and Proving ROI", "description":"

Join us on October 14 at 1:00p.m. CET for a live webinar designed especially for our customers in Europe. 

 

 

Register today to join the conversation!

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{ "name":"Canvas Klatch with Greg", "description":"

The Canvas Klatch is an online office hour open to all members of the Instructure Community. It started as an office hour for the courses I teach for CVC@ONE:

• Introduction to Teaching with Canvas
• Advanced Techniques with Canvas
• Online Teaching and Design
• Equity & Culturally Responsive Online Teaching
• Humanizing Online Teaching & Learning

This is a collaborative, system-wide network of California Community College faculty, classified professionals, and administrators. The project provides training and professional development to support the effective use of digital tools and is coordinated by the professional development team at the California Virtual Campus .

Agenda

All members of the Instructure Community are welcome! This is like an office hour, so whoever attends directs the conversation. Attendees will first be placed in the waiting room.

Join from a computer or mobile device: https://meet.google.com/cqh-ottn-yyk

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{ "name":"Instructure New & Next: Product Updates for Higher Ed", "description":"

Join members of the Instructure team for an overview of what our Product teams have been up to. We’ll cover a range of recent releases and share demos, resources to help you manage change in your institution, and give you visibility into what’s next for Instructure products.

 

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{ "name":"Instructure New & Next: Product Updates for K-12", "description":"

Join members of the Instructure team for an overview of what our Product teams have been up to. We’ll cover a range of recent releases and share demos, resources to help you manage change in your institution, and give you visibility into what’s next for Instructure products.

 

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{ "name":"Join Our Upcoming Webinar: See How Indiana University Boosted Student Success with AI-Powered Active Learning", "description":"

Join Our Upcoming Webinar: See How Indiana University Boosted Student Success with AI-Powered Active Learning

Date: October 16, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM MT

Location: Online Webinar (Free)

Want to improve student outcomes without increasing your workload? Join this free webinar to discover how Indiana University used Top Hat to reduce DFW rates by 11.5%—through more engaging and personalized learning experiences. Plus, see how integration with Canvas helped streamline access and scale these practices across courses.

Learn how Top Hat's AI-powered features help you:

• Design scalable, active learning environments
• Deliver personalized, accessible content
• Deepen student engagement across the course lifecycle
  
  

Don’t miss this opportunity to see what’s possible with the right tools in place.

 

<<<REGISTER HERE>>>  to secure your spot!

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{ "name":"LearnPlatform VOH-Turn Beginning-of-Year Data Into Action w/ Rapid Cycle Evaluation (RCE)", "description":"

See how districts are using Rapid-Cycle Evaluation (RCE) reporting to make smart, data-driven edtech decisions early in the year - and get ahead of budget season.

In this session, you’ll learn how districts:

• Make timely adjustments using early usage and fidelity data.

• Plan with the end in mind by connecting BOY insights to outcome data as early as your midyear assessment cycle.

• Act on 24-25 data now-our team can already run analyses using the data you have available.

And the best part? Our full-service research team does all the work once data files are received (usually just a few per product), so you get meaningful results with minimal effort. 

Whether you’re already using RCE or exploring how to try it for yourself, this session is the perfect way to see how districts turn data into impact.

 

** LearnPlatform Contacts will receive an invitation on 10/9/25. If you did not receive an invitation and/or would like to be invited to future VOH, please contact your dedicated Customer Success Representative or email support_lp@instructure.com 

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{ "name":"Jam Session - Business/Government: Data, AI & Analytics", "description":"

From Spokane to your screen—let’s keep learning together.

 

Mixtapes curate 5–7 standout sessions by theme or audience. In this jam session, you’ll sync up with peers who picked the same playlist, swap notes, and discover fresh insights to bring back to your work.

 

New to Mixtapes? Check out Spokane Mixtapes: Replay the Best of InstructureCon25 to get up to speed.

 

 

👉 Before this session, watch Business/Government: Efficiency and Impact

• If you only have time to watch one track, please prioritize: Elevating Workforce Training and Certification with Canvas, Catalog, and Credentials

 

Then, come ready to share, collaborate, and network with others! Our discussion will be organized based on these themes:

• Observations: What stood out to you from the sessions? Share key moments, insights, or trends you noticed.
• Takeaways: What will you take back to your own work or learning environment? Share the biggest lessons or “aha” moments that could be transformative to your practice!
• Remix Ideas: What would you remix for your own context? Share how you might adapt or build on something from the session.
• Still Thinking About: What’s sticking with you or sparking more curiosity? Share the questions or ideas you want to explore further.
  
  

 

Join the live session!

This jam session won’t be recorded, so grab your spot in the “live set” and be part of the moment!

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{ "name":"2025 Alabama Canvas User Group Conference", "description":"

Get ready to experience a day of tech-savvy teaching excellence at the Alabama Canvas Users Group Conference 2025! We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for this year's conference, where we'll explore innovative strategies, tools, and practices for leveraging Canvas (LMS) to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

 

Date: October 17, 2025, 8:30-3:30
Location: Jefferson State – Shelby Campus

 

How to Register:
To secure your spot at the Alabama Canvas Users Group Conference 2025, visit our website and complete the online registration form - https://www.alabamacanvasusergroup.com/2025-alcug-conference-registration/ 

 

Call for Proposals is Open!

We are pleased to announce the call for proposal submissions for the 2025 ALCUG Conference. This is your chance to share innovative practices, research, and success stories related to Canvas LMS.

We welcome proposals that highlight unique instructional techniques, technology integrations, and effective student engagement methods. Join us in inspiring and empowering fellow Canvas LMS users across the state.

To submit your proposal, visit our conference website - https://www.alabamacanvasusergroup.com/2025-alcug-call-for-proposals.

**The deadline to submit your proposal Tuesday, September 16th by 11:59 pm (Central).

 

Vendors:

Are you a vendor interested in becoming a Conference Sponsor? Our Sponsors are essential to us providing such an amazing conference for Alabama Canvas users! Thank you for supporting the mission of the Alabama Canvas Users' Group. This year’s conference will include K12, community college, and university faculty, staff, and administrators. We expect around 200 in attendance and hope we can include you in that number. Please find more information about sponsorship levels and link to pledge sponsorship on our website - https://www.alabamacanvasusergroup.com/2025-alcug-sponsorship-pledge. 

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The Canvas Klatch is an online office hour open to all members of the Instructure Community. It started as an office hour for the courses I teach for CVC@ONE:

• Introduction to Teaching with Canvas
• Advanced Techniques with Canvas
• Online Teaching and Design
• Equity & Culturally Responsive Online Teaching
• Humanizing Online Teaching & Learning

This is a collaborative, system-wide network of California Community College faculty, classified professionals, and administrators. The project provides training and professional development to support the effective use of digital tools and is coordinated by the professional development team at the California Virtual Campus .

Agenda

All members of the Instructure Community are welcome! This is like an office hour, so whoever attends directs the conversation. Attendees will first be placed in the waiting room.

Join from a computer or mobile device: https://meet.google.com/cqh-ottn-yyk

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{ "name":"Book Club: Everyday Dharma - Discussion", "description":"

The keynotes and sessions in Spokane may be over, but the conversation is just getting started. 

 

Join us for the InstructureCon25 Encore Series—a book club for the Instructure Community that brings the voices of featured speakers into your everyday learning. One book at a time, we’ll read, reflect, and keep the InstructureCon magic going until we’re together again in Louisville. 

 

Each title comes with its own pacing guide and meet-up with other Community members. No pressure, just purpose.

 

 

📘 Everyday Dharma by Suneel Gupta

Reading: September 1 - October 15

 

Discover how to align your outer success with your inner calling. In Everyday Dharma, Suneel Gupta—InstructureCon 2025 keynote speaker and bestselling author—guides readers through a practical path to finding meaning and fulfillment in the work they do every day.

 

Start the book on your own or follow along with our suggested schedule in the InstructureCon25 Encore Series  Canvas Network course.

 

Then, during this Instructure Live event, be ready to share your favorite quotes, inspirational passages, and action items you’re excited to try. During this casual 45-minute meet-up, we’ll unpack those takeaways and prepare to apply them to our own practice. (Bonus: Attendees will be awarded a Book Club participation badge through Canvas Credentials!)

 

Need a little inspiration to join the conversation? Whether you’re sharing a quick thought, a favorite quote, or a personal takeaway, there’s no wrong way to join in. Pick a prompt (or a few!) and let the discussion flow.

• Observe: What moment, passage, or story stood out to you the most? Think about what caught your attention first—something that surprised you, challenged you, or made you pause to reread.
• Reflect: What did this book make you think or feel about your own work, habits, or values? Consider how the ideas in this section connect to who you are or how you approach your day-to-day life.
• Connect: Where do you see Everyday Dharma show up in your classroom, team, or life? Look for real-world examples or parallels in your professional or personal experiences.
• Apply: How might you apply one idea from this reading to live or work with more purpose? Identify one small action or mindset shift you can take forward, something that helps you live your “everyday dharma.”

 

Let this book be your first step in turning InstructureCon inspiration into everyday action.

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{ "name":"From Learn to Earn: Parchment Digital Badges", "description":"

Join us on October 22 at 2:00p.m. CET for a live webinar designed especially for our customers in Europe. 

 

 

Register today to join the conversation!

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{ "name":"Book Club: Everyday Dharma - Discussion", "description":"

The keynotes and sessions in Spokane may be over, but the conversation is just getting started. 

 

Join us for the InstructureCon25 Encore Series—a book club for the Instructure Community that brings the voices of featured speakers into your everyday learning. One book at a time, we’ll read, reflect, and keep the InstructureCon magic going until we’re together again in Louisville. 

 

Each title comes with its own pacing guide and meet-up with other Community members. No pressure, just purpose.

 

 

📘 Everyday Dharma by Suneel Gupta

Reading: September 1 - October 15

 

Discover how to align your outer success with your inner calling. In Everyday Dharma, Suneel Gupta—InstructureCon 2025 keynote speaker and bestselling author—guides readers through a practical path to finding meaning and fulfillment in the work they do every day.

 

Start the book on your own or follow along with our suggested schedule in the InstructureCon25 Encore Series  Canvas Network course.

 

Then, during this Instructure Live event, be ready to share your favorite quotes, inspirational passages, and action items you’re excited to try. During this casual 45-minute meet-up, we’ll unpack those takeaways and prepare to apply them to our own practice. (Bonus: Attendees will be awarded a Book Club participation badge through Canvas Credentials!)

 

Need a little inspiration to join the conversation? Whether you’re sharing a quick thought, a favorite quote, or a personal takeaway, there’s no wrong way to join in. Pick a prompt (or a few!) and let the discussion flow.

• Observe: What moment, passage, or story stood out to you the most? Think about what caught your attention first—something that surprised you, challenged you, or made you pause to reread.
• Reflect: What did this book make you think or feel about your own work, habits, or values? Consider how the ideas in this section connect to who you are or how you approach your day-to-day life.
• Connect: Where do you see Everyday Dharma show up in your classroom, team, or life? Look for real-world examples or parallels in your professional or personal experiences.
• Apply: How might you apply one idea from this reading to live or work with more purpose? Identify one small action or mindset shift you can take forward, something that helps you live your “everyday dharma.”

 

Let this book be your first step in turning InstructureCon inspiration into everyday action.

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Districts everywhere are rethinking assessment. Instead of a box to check, it’s become a legitimate way to support student growth and inform next steps in the classroom.

 

Join Instructure’s research team and Loralee Price from Hawkins County Schools as they discuss what the research says works and how those strategies can shape daily instruction. You’ll see how Hawkins County is turning data into practical, teacher-led conversations that help every student grow.

 

Register Now!

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{ "name":"Beyond the Canvas: Nikki Bonus", "description":"

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 | Nikki Bonus, CEO & Founder at Life Skills Group

Motivated by lived experience, Nikki founded Life Skills GO to help schools better understand and support student wellbeing. Her platform blends evidence-based tools with real classroom insights, so no student slips through the cracks.

 

🎥 Tune in on 30 October

 

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