To keep it short and sweet, using Canvas the last almost 3 school years has been a life-saver. I used Google Classroom before that and hated almost every feature about it. Canvas has helped to streamline, and therefore save me time, in so many aspect...

As someone who has worked in education for 10 years, I can honestly say InstructureCon was like no conference I have ever attended! Beyond the sessions, the community of attendees was quite unlike any other I have experienced. Everywhere I looked, pe...

I am now entering my 2nd year teaching with canvas. I have used google classroom for the past 2 years and made the switch to canvas last school year. My main reason to make the switch was so that I could still teach and facilitate my class while I wa...

Career and Technical Education affords K-12 educators the opportunity to offer students uniquely structured project-based exploration activities, often in group settings, while simultaneously engaging in one-to-one learning with others who have vario...

I have used Google classroom for two years.   I really enjoy the ease of use and the fact that when it is uploaded it is instant.  I find it a little restricting and unorganized.  I used classroom because when I took the Canvas pd last summer.  It wa...

Canvas... always used by painters to create grand masterpieces. People always say,"start with a clean canvas." Or to "canvas" an area-- to look over it carefully. While neither one actually describes the Canvas LMS exactly, the way I have used Canvas...

Many teachers don't know who their substitute is and what they know. Some substitutes follow teachers plans exactly, others tell stories and some do the work they decided on. This makes it difficult to plan for a day of absence. That is until Canvas ...

   I am new to Canvas in the sense that I have never used it in my class. I have gone through a training through my school that every teacher had to do. Doing this training, I earned my Canvas badge. I never used Canvas after that training. Sitting h...

My experience with Canvas has been wonderful so far! My favorite part was being able to use the conference mode while I was out on leave. The conference mode allowed me to interact with my students two different ways. The first way was that I was abl...

I am pretty fluent in technology related things, especially compared to my current professional peers. So, as a tech leader, I walked into a Canvas Expert feeling confident that I could tackle the LMS and be equipped for my best year of digital-based...

I have been using Canvas for the past two years and it's becoming one of my best friends. I use Canvas daily in the classroom. Students are required to complete their warm-ups, quizzes and test through Canvas. This year, I also required to turn in th...

I am new to Canvas in the sense that I have never used it in my class. I have gone through a training through my school that every teacher had to do. Doing this training, I earned my Canvas badge. I never used Canvas after that training. Sitting here...

      I will admit... I am a newbie to Canvas. As a kindergarten teacher, I never thought that Canvas would be an appropriate tool for my to use with my young students. I am moving down to pre-K for this upcoming school year and still struggle to see...

Very often times, I find myself promising a child "something in return" in an effort to get them to complete their work. Like "hey, if you'll do this make up assignment, I'll drop your lowest test score." Sometimes it works, sometimes, if they didn't...

   I was recently asked by my principal to create a secure storage area where teachers and staff can access documents such as the School Policies, Lesson Plan Templates, Handbook, Class & Testing Schedules, Rosters, Calendars, etc. I looked at using ...

The Conference feature in Canvas is something I recently discovered, but something I plan on using more in the future. As we started our review in April and May for the end of grade tests, I realized students were sending me a lot of messages to my I...

I have been using Canvas in my classroom for 2 years now. At first I just used it for quizzes, since my students had to take their Science EOG online that year, and I wanted them to be used to taking quizzes online. As the year went on I saw that Can...

Hi Everyone,This is my 1st blog post and I apologize if it duplicates thoughts that have been previously shared.  I have used CANVAS for 3 years and I love it!  Thank You.Idea:Use shared teacher access to a course to enhance teacher mentoring, especi...

*Written with a middle school mindset!*"Can I have another copy? I put it in my binder but it's not there." "I forgot that it was due today, can I turn it in tomorrow?" "Why is it the end of the semester and I am just finding out my child is failing?...

"I have no idea what’s going to happen here, but it can’t be good,” said a visibly shaken Katie Wahl, 11, who according to reports began steeling herself for whatever god-awful group project, class discussion, or sharing of personal experiences the s...

My first year teaching I was a High School math teacher.  I was at an alternative school for pregnant teens.  Many of the students were not in attendance but wanted to be.  We had rolling admission at my school so I didn't know how many kids I would ...

How do the "old-schoolers" like myself, use technology see and do math? Math is not just an answer but math is about the route you take to come to the solution. If you are like me, you like working things out on paper, or being able to highlight and ...

As CTE instructors we are expected to do everything using technology - it is a Career and TECHNICAL education class.  The problem is that students either get overwhelmed by to much technology or they just don't enjoy using technology.  In my 8th grad...

Grading. Assessing. Collaborating. Nudging. Teaching. Coaching. Whatever it is that you call the action of assigning a number or letter to student learning, there’s another aspect to this that all instructors need to address: Late Work. I think what’...

Typesetting mathematical notation can be a challenge. Many applications offer some form of "equation editor," but these editors are often limiting and cumbersome. Users who need to typeset a large number of equations or who need to use advanced notat...

As a former K12 teacher, I was always looking for Web 2.0 tools to use with my students. Imagine my excitement when I learned that the HTML editor allows for me to embed some of my favorite websites on a content page in Canvas. Even more excited, whe...

The first year teacher is full of questions: Is my classroom organized properly? Have I mastered content standards well enough to teach them effectively? How will I contribute to my PLC? In the midst of question whirlwinds, teachers have initiatives ...

I have begun to learn new math tools to incorporate within the Canvas platform.  One useful tool I have found is when I want to add equations to a quiz, they often come out looking clunky and incoherent.  However, using the app Equatio has helped my ...

   My position as as Technology Associate is one of staff support.  I am a resource to help teachers integrate all types of technology into their classrooms.  One of my favorite ways to use Canvas is to flip technology PD. I respect my teachers time ...

      Lately, I have heard about teachers using "Escape Room" type activities to increase student engagement for group practice of content information.  This can be done through Canvas using the module settings and very simple quiz questions.  (Fill ...