In my Impactful Eight presentation given at Alberta CanvasConnect, I shared key trends shaping the future of learner-centered education. From driving operational efficiency through digital transformation to reimagining assessment with AI, these them...

This presentation covers a range of topics from listening, learning, and experimenting to the application and transformation of technology in education. It explores building a framework for supporting GenAI explorations, developing component librarie...

"Empowering Educators: EdTech Solutions for Shifting Landscape" was presented at the CanvasConnect Alberta in May 2025. In this presentation, I explore the evolving landscape of education technology—from the early days of chalkboards to today’s inno...

We know academic calendars differ globally, but for many in the Instructure Community, it’s the season for reflection. What went well in your courses or programs this year or term? How did Canvas help you and your students succeed—whether through imp...

Collaboration is a key part of the learning experience, especially in higher education. How do you use Canvas to promote peer-to-peer interaction on projects or assignments? What tools or strategies help students work together effectively? S...

Certified Programs LIVE During InstructureCon PreConference sessions will be held Tuesday  What’s Included in This Post?• Why You Should Join Us Live• What's Being Offered at Pre-Con This Year• Other Certified Programs Activities During InstructureCo...

Extend Your Learning at InstructureCon 2025 PreConference planned for Tuesday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. What’s Included in This Post?• Why You Should Attend• What's Being Offered at Pre-Con This Year• Tuesday Sessions Why You Should Attend Pre-Conference...

Hi, I had a question for any colleges that teach veterinary medicine or pharmacy.  For the veterinary colleges, do you conduct problem based learning (PBL) in your courses?  If so, how do you set those up in Canvas? For colleges that teach pharmacy, ...

Thank you for attending the Q2 Instructure New and Next Webinar. This post includes linked resources for the recent product releases covered in our Q2 2025 Instructure New & Next webinars, organized by theme. These resources have been created to hel...

A well-designed home page can set the tone for your course and enhance student engagement. If you’ve set your home page to a Front Page, what does it look like? How do you decide what to include to make it engaging and effective? Share your approach—...

How does your school or institution approach accessibility in courses? Do you use specific software tools or AI to assist in the process? When it comes to reviewing and updating content to meet accessibility standards, who takes the lead? How is that...

Hello!At your university, do you use rubrics for deliverables? How do you ensure that professors actually use them?Best regards, Elisa

With the transition of the U.S. Presidential Administration, recent federal policy changes may have a direct or indirect impact on your institution and the learners you serve. While these conversations can be challenging, they are crucial for educati...

With the transition of the U.S. Presidential Administration, recent federal policy changes may have a direct or indirect impact on your institution and the learners you serve. While these conversations can be challenging, they are crucial for educati...

With the transition of the U.S. Presidential Administration, recent federal policy changes may have a direct or indirect impact on your institution and the learners you serve. While these conversations can be challenging, they are crucial for educati...

Hi,When I started using Canvas 8 years ago, it worked very well. Now, I find it sometimes slow due to my Web browsers being bogged down (I generally have many tabs open at once). This leads to not only slow page loading but also within pages such tha...

  Thank you for attending a Q1 Instructure New and Next webinar. This post includes linked resources for the recent product releases covered in our Q1 2025 Instructure New & Next webinars, organized by theme. These resources have been created to hel...

Discover the latest updates to Canvas Catalog designed to elevate your higher education experience! This video highlights the redesigned Catalog Info Page and powerful Salesforce integration, providing streamlined course promotion and improved d...

The summer 2024 Canvas LMS updates resulted in a locked default of "Collapse Threads" on all discussion board forums. [Users can over-ride this setting but the "Expand Threads" button has to be clicked on every time a forum is opened.] The new "Colla...

This higher education-focused one-page overview provides a summary of our seamless integration of Khanmigo Teacher Tools directly within Canvas. This feature is available to all US-based Canvas customers to simplify AI for educators and generate hig...

This post includes linked resources for the recent product releases covered in our September 2024 Instructure New and Next webinars, organized by theme. We’ll continue to update this post as more resources become available. After the Instructure New...

CanvasConnect, what was previously named in some areas as "CanvasCon", is a regional one day mini conference. These conferences are especially great if you were not able to attend InstructureCon as it gives you a chance to experience a little of that...

Tl;dr – We’re thrilled to share that the Higher Ed Canvas Users Group is evolving to support your needs and interests better. Starting September 16, 2024, you’ll notice the group will simply be called Higher Ed Users Group, and its focus will broade...

Recently we found at my institution another of those hidden permissions. This one is not documented, which is one of the main issues. We have an elevated support role (for our Tier 1Tech  Support) that has most of the teacher permissions and some adm...

Hello everyone, and happy summer! I was recently talking with some colleagues about some non-standard uses of Canvas at their universities, from departmental testing to first-year readiness programs. I'm curious: what's the most unconventional way yo...

Hi Canvas Users, I am a Success Advisor at a University using Canvas for the first time. Are there any tips you think are particularly helpful you can share? Any favorite actions or shortcuts that make your life easier you think we should all know an...