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Hello from Maryland!  What lessons did you learn in the first year of using Canvas? What would you have changed and done differently so that teachers, students, and parents were better informed? What caused confusion that we could avoid? What would y...

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Top 3 SEL-Friendly Titles1. The Invisible String by Patrice Karst  This heartwarming picture book introduces the concept of an "invisible string" that connects us to the people we love, even when we can't see them. It beautifully addresses the themes...

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I was wondering if anyone was using an outside communication resource or app for parents that integrated or connected well with Canvas. Currently, our school has a separate site for report cards and progress reports, events on the calendar, athletics...

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For revision purposes, I often create a 10 question quiz using questions from the item bank, pick the Choose x questions at random feature and then allow students multiple attempts. One of my concerns with creating quiz from an item bank and the rand...

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An update to the post I made a few years ago (almost 5 - yikes!) In the increasingly commercial world of EdTech, few tools survive that are genuinely free to use, which makes many on this list, all the more valuable. As regards quizzing tools, I wond...

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Hello, I have a Kindergarten teacher who is looking for the best/simplest way for her Kindergarteners to upload pictures and provide audio feedback.  All students have ipads. Some examples of what she needs:  1.  The students complete a puzzle/task -...

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I am a long-time fan of any digital tool that interacts with and engage the learner and integrate with the learning platform. This is why I was such a big supporter and regular user of H5P. Somewhere online there is a now rather old blogpost about th...

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I am a secondary teaching and learning specialist who had been teaching science for 20 years. We are a Canvas district and I have been using it for about a little over a decade. I have ideas for those starting out with Canvas but would LOVE ideas to ...

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Solved: 2023-10-26
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How are you using Mastery Paths in your schools?  I am introducing my teachers to mastery paths this fall and would love to hear any ideas you might have and if you have any training materials you would be willing to share that would be great also.

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I am working on a Professional Learning session for my teachers and would like to hear your ideas for how you are using modules.  Maybe some screenshots for the layout of modules.  I am titling the session "The power of Modules" any ideas suggestions...

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Hello fellow educators and Canvas enthusiasts, I hope this post finds you all in good spirits. I am a teacher who's navigating the world of K-12 distance learning, and I'm seeking some guidance regarding an issue I'm encountering with Canvas LMS. I'm...

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Would you say that Canvas Hubs would be the best for organizing content for school clubs and extra curricular activities or should we do a course?  Maybe another option?

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  Our Instructure Global Support team has been hard at work preparing for our busiest time of year, or Peak Period, between the first part of August and continuing through the end of September.  We’d like to share a few updates and insights into wha...

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Hello, educators and Canvas LMS users, I hope you are all doing well. Today, I'd like to address an issue related to the compatibility between Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) and internet filtering solutions used in schools. It appears that t...

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Dear forum members,I hope you're all having a great day! Today, I would like to discuss an issue I've encountered regarding the use of apps within the Canvas learning management system (LMS) in conjunction with our web filtering software. If anyone h...

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We're struggling to find resources specifically for elementary students--not teachers, students--on how to use Canvas. I'm thinking like third-grade level using C4E. The C4E guides are not written at a third-grade level and would be difficult for you...

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We are a group of Learning Designers and EdTech colleagues who have been building our own platform called Stackle over the last 2 years. We've evolved into a set of Canvas integrated features focusing on simple and easy to use Learner Portfolios, Lea...

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How Aims Community College Provides Secure and Accessible AssessmentsThursday, May 11th 2023 - 2:00 PM (EDT)By utilizing Respondus and ReadSpeaker, Aims Community College has been able to provide their learners a way to have their assessments provide...

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I am looking for ideas of how to incorporate Canvas on a routine basis in the related arts courses (Art, Music, PE, STEM, Etc.) in the schools in my district (We are a K12 District, with iPads K-8 and Chromebooks 9-12).  I have found a few articles b...

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I am still learning how to make a quiz and I'm wondering if you can help me.

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Have you checked out docReader, ReadSpeaker 's newest offering for our certified Canvas integration? Everyone has PDFs and EPUBs they need read, so how are you making them accessible? Check out thisshort video showing docReader in action!

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I'm a teacher at Pearce elementary school and I'm having trouble with my first quiz. It sometimes glitches and I don't really know how to add questions. Have any advice?

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Coloring pages are a great way for kids to express their creativity. They can be used to make art, tell stories, or just have fun. With so many options available, it can be tough to choose the right coloring pages for your child. Here are some tips t...

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Canvas Certified Educator Turns 2! Celebrate with Us - November 7-11, 2022 What’s Included in This Post?• Celebrating our graduates, participants, and future participants!• We have CCE swag and gifts to give away!• Join us in one of our birthday week...

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Did you Know? ReadSpeaker's docReader for Canvas helps support executive function and self-regulation skills. This skill development is valuable in both K12 and HE.Executive function and self-regulation skills are the mental processes that enable us ...

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Hello,Canvas is new to our school and I am a new user.I have asked this with our District IT Support and with Canvas Support.  One answer was to create Marking Periods at the Admin level.Will this also hide the name the assignment name?  As of now, w...

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Read your Canvas documents while providing study, focus and accommodation tools! Watch the video to see it in action!

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If anyone is in a similar situation, how do you set up assignments and enter grades to Sync/Passback? My district hasn't officially moved to standards-based yet. We have a list of "best practices" but right now teachers are still making their own pol...

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That's right!  ReadSpeaker has furthered their Canvas integration offerings by now adding docReader INSIDE the Canvas environment!  Contact us for more information on pricing and how to add this product to your ReadSpeaker Learning Suite!

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