In a world where learners move from early education to career advancement in increasingly complex ways, the fundamental question persists: Are they ready for what’s next? Especially in an era of AI transformation, readiness—whether for a new grade level, higher education, or the workforce—can be a compass that guides meaningful educational progress.

The University of Cincinnati Online has recently made the switch to using a CRM, Salesforce, to help our Instruction Team manage and track the work we do across 10 colleges in Canvas. The transition to using Salesforce has allowed for better work tracking, more efficiencies, cross-functional collaboration, and greater data reporting with key external and internal partners across the university.

In this session, you will explore UMD’s innovative strategies for navigating Canvas to enhance learning experiences, utilize analytics and reporting, and empower faculty and staff through workshops and training. We hope you will join us to see firsthand how data-informed decision-making can trailblaze educational goals and inspire your institution’s future!

‘EdTech Management’ isn’t often thought of as required infrastructure in K-12 organizations–but with the average district utilizing 2,500+ unique edtech tools during the 2022-23 school year it’s becoming a critical consideration for budgeting and student success.

This session explores strategic approaches to utilizing the Canvas ecosystem to enhance professional development programs. The discussion will cover successful marketing strategies that have broadened participant engagement and expanded reach beyond traditional boundaries.

During the session, the presenters will share live samples from the course modules. Presenters will share lessons learned and share feedback from administrators and staff that will be used to make revisions for year two.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

In an era where careers span decades and the job market evolves at an unprecedented pace, the traditional model of education—front-loaded and finite—no longer suffices.

In a world where yesterday’s leadership playbooks are already outdated, how do we as leaders stay ahead of relentless change? In this energizing and highly practical session, Martin will equip you with a leadership toolkit designed for turbulent times. Building on his acclaimed 'Toolkit for Turbulence,' Martin will challenge you to recalibrate your leadership mindset, embrace disruption as a force multiplier, and apply adaptive capabilities to drive advantage, even when the path ahead is anything but clear.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, effective change management is critical for academic technologies. 

In the rapidly evolving landscape of educational technology, the integration and evaluation of third-party learning tools have become increasingly complex, especially with the advent of artificial intelligence.

As a Canvas Admin, Tech Leader, or Instructional Coach, your role goes beyond managing courses—you empower educators by unlocking Canvas’s full potential.