What does it truly mean to design accessible learning experiences—and how can we move beyond compliance to create inclusive, engaging content for every learner? Join as Katie Novak, internationally recognized expert in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive practices and Jody Sailor, Sr. Director of Academic Strategy and Innovation at Instructure, sit down for an in-depth conversation about what it takes to build courses that are accessible by design.

This session will explore the integration of Khanmigo for Teachers, an AI-powered learning assistant, with Canvas. 

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 this session, attendees explore innovative strategies to transform course design and assessment using the latest Canvas tools within Professional Learning Communities. The presentation highlights practical techniques for integrating BluePrint courses and non-negotiable course structures, empowering educators to standardize quality while enhancing learning experiences.

The purpose of digital accessibility is to ensure that digital products, tools, and content—such as websites, mobile apps, documents, and multimedia—are usable and inclusive for everyone, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.

Accessibility isn't a feature. It’s a foundation. In this cross-functional panel, employees from across Instructure will share how accessibility is deeply embedded in our products, services, and culture. 

This study examines faculty members’ lived experiences during their first year transitioning from Blackboard to Canvas, focusing on how this shift influenced their perceptions of online teaching and instructional practices. 

Turn passive learning into an immersive adventure! This hands-on session will guide participants through the process of creating an escape room experience inside Canvas using modules, mastery paths, quizzes, and badges.

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.

How can we welcome dual enrollment students to the experience of being a college student and keep them engaged with quality learning? This question is at the heart of the OnRamps course and curriculum design process.

This session will explore how simple HTML and inline CSS can enhance course pages beyond the capabilities of the Rich Content Editor.

Educators seeking to elevate their course's design and teaching-learning experience won’t want to miss this dynamic presentation inspired by lessons learned from Shiz U. This magical session introduces a collection of powerful tools & LTIs that seamlessly integrate with Canvas to enhance engagement, streamline navigation, and improve overall ease-of-use.