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.

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 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.

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. 

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.

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. 

AI in learning—thrilling, but where do you even begin? This presentation sparks your curiosity with big ideas to ponder, not a checklist to follow. Hang on—could regulations around AI use in education raise questions worth a lively debate? Wait a sec, might its code carry biases that shape how it ‘reads’ students? Let’s explore the what-ifs of AI in action, then dive into an LTI app built on top of Canvas: one that jumps into student discussion posts with thought-provoking replies and lets you query an entire thread to uncover insights worth mulling over. 

Join us to learn how the University of Utah is leveraging the power of Canvas data and EAB's innovative tools to enhance student success.

Join experts from Instructure, Penn State and 1EdTech Consortium as we discuss best practices for getting the most out of your Canvas integrations, including tool installation, management and app vetting.

Discover the transformative potential of Google for Education’s partnership with Instructure and learn how it can enhance your courses. This presentation demonstrates how Google’s AI tools, when integrated with the Canvas LMS, improve EdTech teaching and learning at a large public university.

This session demonstrates how to automate Canvas tasks using the Canvas API with Postman and Google Apps Script. Attendees will see real-world solutions that streamline workflows, reduce manual work, and improve efficiency.

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

Canvas Data 2 is a great source of information regarding your Canvas service. However, there are challenges in obtaining the data in a quick and efficient manner. 

The Business School Roundtable is a forum dedicated to empowering new and experienced Canvas users in achieving their academic and strategic goals within the unique business school environment.

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