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...

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...

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 wou...

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 se...

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 regard...

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?

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 filt...

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 conjun...

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 ...

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...

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 thei...

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...

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 thissh...

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-regulati...

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 als...

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

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...

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 produ...

Kids need to be taught social emotional skills, and what better way to do that than though stories.  I have picked three books which promote social awareness in ourselves, naming emotions, and managin...

Free Webinar! Are you new to text to speech? Not really sure the benefits? Or maybe you are new to using ReadSpeaker and have a few questions. Regardless of your level of understanding, join us for a ...

As we move into our second year using Canvas, I wonder the best way to remove access for non-returning students (graduates and others who did not re-enroll).We would like to maintain an archive in Can...

Early learners may prefer to hear a younger voice, so our team has created our first child voice!Hear Molly reading a passage here.We would love to hear your feedback!

We are band new to Canvas and created our courses in Canvas so that SME's and Instructional Designers could get them ready for teachers/students. I just read that enrollment will have to be done manua...

As the student population continues to become more diverse, it's important to meet learners where they are. Second language learners or those who may fall into a group generally referred to as underse...

Nearly every teacher has encountered this scenario: A child comes to school unable to read. He has difficulty recognizing letters and has trouble with the sounds each letter makes. He has little to no...

Hello fellow educators! I'm part of an 8th-12th grade online school, and we're trying to give students more of a chance for community. We have Canvas discussion boards set up in each course for off-to...

With teacher shortages and some instructors still using paper/pencil tests, there's a better and more efficient way to deliver tests for those learners needing accommodations.Check out this video to s...

It is with great pleasure that I can confirm Cidi Labs Australia in conjunction with the Parramatta Catholic Diocese will host the inaugural Cidi Labs User Group Meeting on 18th May 2022. This FREE ev...

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 ...

  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...

The Feelings Book by Todd Parr is a picture book designed to explain different emotions to kids. The book highlights all the different changes a kid might feel in their early childhood. This book is g...

The first story - The Kissing Hand, by Audrey Penn is about a worried little raccoon named Chester who is afraid to start school. He will miss his mother and he does not know what to expect, and he fe...

First the book, Have you filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud. This book helps guide young readers to see how their actions affect others. It increases self awareness in readers. One's actions can ...

Little Monkey Calms Down by Michael Dahl and Oriol Vidal (2014) is a self-regulation book about managing hurt, sad, and frustrated feelings in a healthy way.  Little Monkey is having a bad day in the ...

SEL learning strategies are are very important to incorporate into the classroom. I have mentioned three books that are SEL children's literature. Having literature that are SEL based, is one of the b...

Social Emotional literature offers a foundation to promoting diversity and building self awareness. These books build social and self awareness, responsible decision making, self management, and relat...

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 c...

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 ...

 Ludlow Laughs, by Jon Agee, is about Ludlow who was born with his mouth in a downward curve and would never smile. As he grew older the downward curve never left and grew with him. He worked in a com...

Book 1: Little People Big Dreams: Inspiring Writers By. Maria Isabel littlepeoplebigdreams.com/book/little-people-big-dreams-inspiring-writers/ This small book set introduces three women from differen...

Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein: As little red chicken and her Papa settle in to read a bedtime story, Papa kindly reminds her to not interrupt the story. However, right before the ending of ...

     The Science of Breakable Things is about a girl who is trying to cheer up her mother who has depression. She tries to do it by winning an egg dropping completion to earn money to help her mom to ...

The Invisible Boy by Patrice Barton and Judy Ludwig.This book is an excellent choice for an SEL classroom. This books revolves around Brian. Brian is an invisible boy, but not the invisible you may be...

Book 1:I am Enough by Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo I am Enough by Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo is a great book on showing young children that they are simply enough for being who they are, they ...

The Bad Seed by Jory JohnThe Bad Seed by Jory John is a story about a seed that has bad manners, and a bad attitude. I have fallen in love with these stories by Jory John. The book talks about the imp...

Social-emotional learning helps kids gain a better understanding of themselves and the people around them. They capture skills that will assist with their emotions, and help develop their identities. ...

Books draft My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook Synopsis We’ve all been there, said something and then willed the words to come back into our mouth. This endeavor was as successful as trying to usher ...

Wild Mindfulness by Laura Larson is a wonderful book geared to teach children to experience mindful moments through guided imagery and breathing techniques.  Wild Mindfulness is about a child who is g...

The Problem: Campus administrators and district department directors wanted some method to automatically enroll students/staff into courses based on their campus or district department affiliation. Li...

  This Valentine's Day, celebrate with Canvas Certified Educator!  Tell us why you love Canvas Certified Educator & you'll get a chance to receive this pin:   We have 50 of these pins to give out to...

Before you begin to design or re-design your online course, you may need to review your current teaching strategies, course learning outcomes, and learning activities used to assess engagement and lea...

Quick Start Make sure you have the Tampermonkey Chrome extension installed and activated.Download and install the scroll_quiz.js file from my github. Longer Explanation I have been using Canvas a long...

Instructure and ThingLink are delighted to announce that they are working together to offer educators easily managed, and accessible, interactive learning experiences.    The partnership will initial...

  I’m in the middle of my 12th year of teaching in a classroom, and there are days I feel are more challenging than some I experienced early in my career. I know I’m not alone. This year is downright...

    Shareability vs Data Collection  Considerations for Non-Classroom Courses   What's Included?· Use cases for non-Classroom Canvas Courses· Recommendations for public Canvas courses used as website...

These apps, plug-ins and tools all integrate directly into Canvas LMS and once activated can only enhance your experience as an educator to make you more valuable to your students… while saving you va...

Hello, fellow Canvas people,   I've successfully developed a user script that allows you to set a default due date time in the Canvas assignment due date input field. Essentially, it adds a button rig...