Learning Management Systems don't come cheap, but there’s a good reason for that! Learn how one institution leverages the full capability of Canvas LMS to engage faculty and provide a hub for instructors to access the resources needed to utilize the LMS Eco-system, including third-party integrations, how-to guides, instructional design guidance, AI tool kits, innovative teaching practices, and professional development.

This session will share global insights on AI’s role in education, introduce Turnitin Clarity, a new solution promoting transparency and equitable grading, and offer strategies for educator-guided AI use.

Making the switch from Blackboard to Canvas can feel overwhelming, but this session will provide practical tips and tricks helping to make the transition a smooth one.

By leveraging Canvas to support the whole learner, students can gain comfort and confidence in their school life and learning paths, freeing them up to focus on more personal things. Canvas can be structured to help them organize their learning and navigate their growing responsibilities.

What makes a “good teacher” in the eyes of first-year undergraduates? This session dives into a fascinating case study viewed through the lens of the TPACK model. Discover how students’ perceptions challenged traditional ideas and added unexpected dimensions to the model. Join us to explore why these findings matter more than ever and how they can inform teaching practices.

Canvas Credentials provides a powerful badging platform, but some critical data points remain inaccessible through traditional APIs and exports. This session will explore how Selenium, a browser automation tool, can be leveraged to extract hidden data and generate meaningful reports that would otherwise be difficult to obtain.

Canvas is more than just a Learning Management System for coursework—it is a powerful tool for communication, collaboration, and engagement beyond the traditional classroom.

Discover how the University of Michigan’s U-M GPT Maizey transforms teaching and learning by seamlessly integrating with Instructure’s Canvas. Designed for educators, Maizey leverages Canvas’s LTI 1.3 framework to embed powerful AI-driven tools directly into course environments. With Maizey, instructors can create dynamic learning experiences by indexing course materials, lecture captures, and external resources like Google Drive, all accessible through Canvas.

This presentation demonstrates the integration and application of Khanmigo Teacher Tools within the Canvas Learning Management System for higher education. Khanmigo, an AI-powered teaching assistant developed by Khan Academy, offers 23 tools designed to enhance instructional efficiency and effectiveness. The session showcases seven key features: discussion prompt creation, exit ticket generation, lesson hook development, text chunking, content leveling, relevance enhancement, and real-world context generation.

This session dives into practical ways to leverage Canvas tools, including prerequisites, data, and requirements, to personalize learning and track student progress. Attendees will learn to effectively utilize feedback mechanisms within Canvas to enhance instruction and student understanding. Whether you're new to Canvas or looking to refine your approach, you'll leave with practical tips to simplify digital learning and enhance instruction for all students.

This session will explore strategies for fostering student agency, designing personalized learning pathways, and implementing mastery-based learning using Canvas tools.

This session will explore how to leverage Canvas's features to create inclusive learning experiences that cater to diverse learners through the power of the new Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 3.0 guidelines while also complying with the latest accessibility standards. This session will examine the action plan that one district followed to translate UDL principles into actionable goals to harness Canvas as a powerful tool for accessible learning.

As workforce training and professional certification evolve, continuing educational institutions and career training providers must leverage the right tools to stay ahead. This session will equip you with practical strategies to maximize Canvas, Catalog, and Credentials to enhance continued education, professional training, and certification programs.

This session will explore how CVTC implements Ed Tech Academy, measures its impact on student success rates, and empowers faculty to present their course transformations during professional development events. Join us to discover strategies for implementing a similar initiative at your institution.

This session showcases DeVry's groundbreaking implementation of Praxis AI's human-centered digital twin technology. Unlike traditional reactive AI assistants, DeVry's approach creates context-aware agentic professors that proactively observe student behavior, determine appropriate tactics for each situation, and autonomously engage learners through Canvas.

As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves, online learning institutions must proactively address both its challenges and opportunities. Over the past 18 months, Montana Digital Academy (MTDA) has developed a comprehensive approach to AI use in student learning, balancing innovation with academic integrity.

Change is hard. Rolling out new campus-wide policies doesn’t have to be an uphill battle. This session shares smart, practical strategies for implementing and revising digital badging policies in higher ed with less resistance and confusion.

We will share implementation journey so far, our successes and challenges, how it has already proven a valuable tool, and how we see it as a vital asset in our future quality assurance, by leveraging data and AI and thus supporting staff and students and fostering culture of continuous improvement. This holistic approach ensures that we can provide high-quality education and meet accreditation standards effectively.

Leveraging Canvas Data 2.0, the University of Florida's Information Technology has developed a tool that brings together Canvas data, institutional data, and student feedback as a plugin accessible from the instructor's Canvas page.

In this interactive, fast-paced session, attendees will engage in a unique "speed dating" format designed to promote peer collaboration and idea exchange about the Canvas learning management system.

Learn to leverage Canvas for flexible access to professional development, including choice-based learning, new feature rollouts, coaching programs, required training, and site- or department-specific courses. Learn to build a professional learning library in Canvas to enhance teacher access. Discover how to leverage key features, create modules that offer voice and choice, and implement effective strategies. 

The California State University (CSU) system has taken a bold step in revolutionizing its professional development programs by integrating Canvas LMS with Canvas Credentials.

In this session, we’ll walk through our process—from identifying critical needs to securing funding, partnering with Georgetown University experts, and executing a marketing strategy that resulted in a fully enrolled inaugural cohort. 

By leveraging the power of digital classrooms, administrators and coaches can do just that. Participants will learn how to create and implement an efficient communication system, grow staff, and foster collaboration by creating an interactive digital classroom for staff. No more overflowing inboxes, not remembering where documents were saved at, or not having time to share ideas with colleagues.

This session will highlight examples of successes we have had building a participant-paced, flexible online training system in Canvas for operators of USDA Child Nutrition Programs in Washington State, and how that system aligns with principles of adult learning. We will solicit conversations about challenges and roadblocks to training in order to help the audience consider (and crowdsource!) possible solutions.

Georgia Tech will share the experience of performing an exhaustive audit of digital credentials usage, suppliers, and platforms, and how a small group of stakeholders recommended an enterprise-scaled platform, Canvas Credentials in just four months

This session will take participants on a deep dive into this critical gap, focusing on practical strategies for successful adoption. We'll explore key considerations, including stakeholder engagement, organizational readiness, targeted training, and transparent communication.

This session explores how a small liberal arts institution has successfully repurposed Canvas for faculty onboarding, professional development, syllabus archiving, student organizations, and institutional assessment—all without additional costs.

Taking the first steps down the path to a new Learning Management System (LMS) is a significant endeavor. This session reveals our institution's meticulous process of transitioning from a favored LMS to Canvas. Through detailed surveys, focus groups, and an extensive market analysis, we navigated community culture and positive reviews of our long-time LMS to make an informed decision on whether or not to adopt Canvas. 

In 2023, Harvey Mudd College (HMC) embarked on a journey to transition from Sakai to Canvas, aiming not only to enhance the digital teaching and learning experience but also to navigate the distinct challenges of aligning with the broader Claremont Colleges consortium while preserving the institution’s rigorous, collaborative academic environment. This session will tell the story of this transition—the motivations, challenges, and the valuable lessons learned along the way.