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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 1 | Darren Ponman, Deputy Principal at Hunter School of the Performing Arts

Darren has led a whole-school approach to Canvas, bringing clarity, consistency and collaboration to teaching and learning. In this conversation, he shares how a thoughtful LMS setup can free up teachers to focus on what matters most: the human side of education. Darren also reflects on how tools like Commons and templates could support broader equity across NSW schools.

 

🎥 Tune in on 16 June

 

 

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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 2 | Glory Puljak, Manager Innovation Education at The Anglican Schools Corporation

From early adoption to long-term impact, Glory has helped dozens of schools make Canvas part of everyday teaching. In her current role, she brings student feedback and practical insights to the table, raising the bar for digital learning across ASC’s network of schools.

 

🎥 Tune in on 8 July

 

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{ "name":"Beyond the Canvas: Jai Bishop", "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 3 | Jai Bishop, Lead Online Teacher at Aoba-Japan International School

Jai is shaping more engaging, student-centred learning through game-based strategies and thoughtful use of gamification. By designing lessons that spark curiosity and lead to real ‘aha’ moments, he’s making learning more meaningful, both online and in the classroom.

 

🎥 Tune in on 29 July

 

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{ "name":"Beyond the Canvas: Jen Walsh", "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 4 | Jen Walsh, Customer Success Manager APAC at Cidi Labs

After 20 years in the classroom, Jen knows what teachers need to feel confident using new technology. Now at Cidi Labs, she helps Canvas schools design better courses and support change in ways that genuinely work for teachers. 

 

🎥 Tune in on 2 September

 

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