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paul_towers · ‎11-01-2018

Hi Laura. Yep that's me. I even wrote a community post which explains more about why I did it and how I want to do more in the future. Also snufer‌ I was at your presentation over at InstructureCon. It was brilliant. Got a lot of wonderful tips that I've been using ever since, so cheers!

paul_towers · ‎08-02-2018

Thank you. We've done other presentation such as ALT blog - https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2018/05/ingredients-for-change/#gref ALT 2017 presentation - https://altc.alt.ac.uk/2017/sessions/normal-wasnt-working-for-us-changing-staff-perceptions-of-what-a-vle-is-whilst-chan… and of course last year's InstCon17 - Using Canvas to Change the University - Paul Towers, Hannah Cooper and Gareth Kirk - YouTube Thanks

paul_towers · ‎08-02-2018

Thank you. Hopefully i'll get to recap next year!

paul_towers · ‎08-02-2018

Hi Bobby I’m happy to share more. During our Canvas project and roll out we wanted to focus on the cultural change element rather than the technology. We believed that although Canvas is a wonderful tool, it is still a tool. The focus was on the pedagogy rather than the technology. With this in mind, our first sessions that we delivered (firstly to our early adopters and then to the whole university) were called Canvas4learning. These were disciplined discussions were we asked our staff ‘what do they want to do with their learning and teaching?’ And ‘how do they want to teach on the new LMS?’ They would then feedback and we could deliver a customised demonstration of how Canvas can support them in THEIR needs. Then the academics could attend training with an understanding of what they wanted to do. If we simply showed all the ‘bells and whistles’ Canvas could offer, I think our staff would be too overwhelmed. It had to be benefit their Learning and teaching needs. I created an additional video for a blog post for ALT (Association for Learning Technologists) but I would be happy to talk more if need to. https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2018/05/ingredients-for-change/#gref Thanks

paul_towers · ‎08-02-2018

I cannot believe it’s been nearly a week since our InstructureCon session and a week since we were out at Keystone. It was an amazing experience! I’ve created a little video recap of our time out there and thought I would also add our presentation to the community. Hope you enjoy it! <br />

paul_towers · ‎06-07-2018

I get the Woodstock reference, but not the song. I'm more of the Who and Hendrix fan! ha

paul_towers · ‎06-06-2018

Looking forward to catching up while i'm out there. I'll be helping our at the Canvassador booth as well. Might do some more video's but this time using twitter (less post production = and time)

paul_towers · ‎05-25-2018

That's Brilliant news Nat!!! I'm coming to InstructureCarn too!!! All the way from sunny Wolverhampton, UK

paul_towers · ‎02-14-2018

From the University that brought you the Merry Canvasmas!!!" and canvasmas we decided to show our love for all things Canvas! As it’s the most romantic day of the year (Valentines Day in case you've forgotten) we are using the #WeLoVeCanvas to share videos and experiences on twitter from our amazing staff and students. They showcase their stories in how they use Canvas and we’ve be posting them @WLV_CoLT We ask anyone out there to share their top features and experiences in using Canvas by using the #WeLoVeCANVAS. It can be a video or tweet. Let’s start sharing the love for Canvas! As it’s the most romantic day of the year, @WLV_CoLT have decided to share how much #WeLoVeCANVAS. Throughout the day we will be sharing our tips, tricks and our reasons of why we love @CanvasLMS. Use #WeLoveCANVAS to share your ideas and practices! pic.twitter.com/QrW1tBY8dn — CoLT (@WLV_CoLT) February 14, 2018

paul_towers · ‎12-08-2017

Ho Ho Ho….. Merry Canvasmas!!!!! Christmas is upon us and we decided here at the College of Learning and Teaching at the University of Wolverhampton to do 24 day's of canvasmas . The Canvasmas advent calendar is bursting with tips and tricks, with one being tweeted everyday! Yes that's right Canvas + Christmas = Canvasmas #Canvasmas Advent Calendar – Day 7 You can change the dashboard view to fit your style! Learn more: https://t.co/zfucx8Kvqu @CanvasLMS @wlv_uni pic.twitter.com/a2FgREqSuM — CoLT (@WLV_CoLT) December 7, 2017 The Canvasmas hashtag has been a surprising success with some of our wonderful colleagues from Canvas and other institutions retweeting and spreading the #Canvasmas Joy! If you want to join in simple tweet your favorite tip or trick with Canvas, but make sure you use the #canvasmas I wish you all a Merry #Canvasmas and a Happy New Year

paul_towers · ‎08-15-2017

Thank you Kelley Poor @h_cooper ‌ with the bites. She really suffered for Canvas that week! LOL

paul_towers · ‎08-15-2017

Thank you so much! It was such a manic time, we found it difficult to keep on top of it ourselves. It was a fantastic experience and i'm hoping to go back (fingers crossed.) The jet lag wasn't too bad, it was the 27 hour delayed flight which more of a pain - there was a problem with engine, so i'm glad we stayed an extra day. The software I use is Adobe Premium Pro and it's the first time I've used it (it's the first time i've edited any video), but I'll be honest our Marketing team created the opening sequence and i'm not sure what they used. Thanks again and hopefully see you next year!

paul_towers · ‎08-15-2017

What a week it was!!! Filled with wonderful ideas, creativity, interesting insights, developments and a real sense of community. Myself, @h_cooper and Gareth Kirk from the University of Wolverhampton, England were lucky enough to come along to this wonderful event. While we were there we tried to capture our experiences on film. We also wrote our own blog so our own institution could benefit from this amazing conference. You can follow us on Twitter to watch the Canvas adventure continue @WLV_CoLT Day 1. Tuesday 25th July &amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;gt; Day 2. Wednesday 26th July &amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;gt; Day 2 Cont: Presentation Rap up! &amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;gt; Day 3. Thursday 27th July &amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;gt; Final Round up! &amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;gt;

paul_towers · ‎01-23-2017

Today is the day that the University launches Canvas to all staff in preparation of using the system for Learning and Teaching at the start of academic year 2017/2018. Although all staff have access to Canvas from today, we did develop an ‘Early Adopter’ program that consisted of 22 course, 1000 students and 90 academic staff who began teaching with Canvas at the start of September 2016. As well as having access to Canvas, staff will be able to book on a variety of online and face to face training sessions. We are hoping to utilise the power of Social Media by promoting the training and having pedagogical discussions with Canvas. Follow us on our Facebook and twitter pages Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WLVCoLT/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WLV_CoLT Here's a quick example of how we've been using Periscope to talk about the use of Canvas. This is one of our Early Adopter students talking about his experience. @ LIVE on #Periscope: talking with Andrew Gascoyne about using @CanvasLMS at @wlv_uni #canvasoncampus https://t.co/Uexll7B6t3 — CoLT (@WLV_CoLT) December 7, 2016 All of our staff will have access to a ‘Blank Canvas’ course which is designed for them to test, familiarise and to support any training courses they attend. It will allow them to ‘play’ with Canvas in a safe and private setting, enabling them to build up confidence with the system, before Learning and Teaching courses are shared and developed. I look forward to sharing with you our journey in using Canvas

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Canvas Training with No Computer (well....sort of!) I cannot believe it’s been nearly a week since our InstructureCon session and a week since we were out at Keystone. It was an amazing experience! I’ve created a little video recap of our tim...	08-02-2018	1891	9
WeLoVeCANVAS - Happy Valentines Day! From the University that brought you the Merry Canvasmas!!!" and canvasmas we decided to show our love for all things Canvas! As it’s the most romantic day of the year (Valentines Day in cas...	02-14-2018	1103	3
Merry Canvasmas!!! Ho Ho Ho….. Merry Canvasmas!!!!! Christmas is upon us and we decided here at the College of Learning and Teaching at the University of Wolverhampton to do 24 day's of canvasmas . The Ca...	12-08-2017	2248	10
Our first InstructureCon and Oh Boy was it good!!! What a week it was!!! Filled with wonderful ideas, creativity, interesting insights, developments and a real sense of community. Myself, @h_cooper and Gareth Kirk from the University of W...	08-15-2017	1442	10
Canvas is Live at the University of Wolverhampton Today is the day that the University launches Canvas to all staff in preparation of using the system for Learning and Teaching at the start of academic year 2017/2018. Although all staff have acce...	01-23-2017	1639	3

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