The On-Demand Training team has been hard at work creating new ways to help users get the most out of Canvas and Mastery Connect. From the launch of our Mastery Connect Premium Subscription to brand-new courses, revamped webinars, and updated classics, there’s plenty to explore. Catch up on the latest courses and webinars, and see what exciting updates are on the horizon for the next quarter.
Reimagine Learning with ReadSpeaker - New Training Services Partnership Course
Stay Informed; Stay Flexible; Stay Trained
ReadSpeaker's mission is to make digital content more accessible, inclusive, and engaging for everyone. Through advanced text-to-speech and voice technology, we empower individuals and organizations to create a more connected and barrier-free digital world to support the unique needs of today's learners.
🎒 Back-to-School Success with the On-Demand Training Portal
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The start of a new school year is the perfect time to level up your skills with the On-Demand Training Portal. Whether you’re an institution leader, instructional designer, or faculty trainer, the portal offers flexible, self-paced, and engaging resources to help your team hit the ground running.
Navigating Canvas for the first time can be a challenge. Since 2019, the Passport to Canvas course has been the essential guide for new users. We’ve updated the course to make your journey even smoother! Explore the latest changes, including embedded videos and refreshed content, and see how this valuable resource can help you navigate Canvas with confidence.
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It is hard to believe that we are at the halfway point of 2025! Looking back on quarter 2, we are excited to highlight our updates to the On-Demand Training Portal. This quarter, we’ve focused on creating 2 new courses, adding new partnership courses, updated content to reflect product updates, and overhauling 2 courses. Let’s dive into the details of what’s new and what you can expect in the coming months.
Not sure what the On-Demand Training Portal is? We’ve got you covered!
Does your institution need a Training Portal Package Subscription? Admins, contact your Instructure Customer Success Team to secure your subscription today.
Lincoln Learning Solutions fuses our progressive teacher-created curriculum and technology solutions with superior personalized customer service to provide educational solutions aimed at district, school, teacher, and student success. They have partnered with Instructure to create an engaging training course that can be accessed from the On-Demand Training Portal. Institutions with an Essentials, Standard, or Premium subscription to the Training Portal will have access to this course (learn more about available subscription levels) starting June 4, 2025. For information on accessing a partnership course in the portal, please see the Partnership Program Launch Blog post.
Packback enables educators to improve student curiosity, engagement, and critical thinking through highly structured writing and discussion. Packback aims to meet students where they are by prioritizing transparent, real-time AI-powered writing and discussion feedback, allowing each student to be fairly evaluated based on the quality of their ideas. They have partnered with Instructure to create an engaging training course that can be accessed from the On-Demand Training Portal. Institutions with an Essentials, Standard, or Premium subscription to the On-Demand Training Portal will have access to this course (learn more about available subscription levels) starting June 4, 2025. For information on accessing a partnership course in the portal, please see the Partnership Program Launch Blog post.
THE OFFICIAL SOURCE FOR ALL THINGS ON-DEMAND TRAINING
The first quarter of 2025 is a wrap! We have been busy enhancing the On-Demand Training Portal, and we’re excited to share a roundup of recent updates and a glimpse into what’s ahead. This quarter, we’ve focused on refreshing course content, adding new partnership courses, and improving navigation with new portal tabs. Let’s dive into the details of what’s new and what you can expect in the coming months.
Not sure what the On-Demand Training Portal is? We’ve got you covered!
Does your institution need a Training Portal Package Subscription? Admins, contact your Instructure Customer Success Team to secure your subscription today.
Poll Everywhere is the ultimate tool for transforming your classroom into an interactive learning environment. Seamlessly integrating with Canvas, it empowers you to engage students like never before through live polls, quizzes, and discussions. We are excited to share the “Poll Everywhere: Engage Your Audience” partnership training course is available in the On-Demand Training Portal for those with Essential, Standard, or Premium subscriptions starting March 10, 2025, giving you everything you need to use Poll Everywhere with Canvas confidently.
Kialo is the free tool for thoughtful, inclusive discussions. For over a decade, it has helped educators foster meaningful conversations and sharpen students’ critical thinking skills. Now, its training course is available as part of our On-Demand Training Portal, making it easier than ever to bring structured debate into the classroom. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of “Enhancing Discussions with Kialo,” a partnership course developed by Kialo, available starting March 7, 2025. With over one million users already experiencing deeper discussions, this 100% free, nonprofit platform is transforming classrooms worldwide.
