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.

On-Demand Training Portal News

As we wrap up 2024 and gear up for a new year of learning, we're excited to share the latest enhancements to the On-Demand Training Portal, along with a sneak peek at what's coming in 2025!

Not sure what the On-Demand Training Portal is? We’ve got you covered! 

• Learn more about the available Training Portal Subscription Options
• Does your institution need a Training Portal Package Subscription?  Admins, contact your Instructure Customer Success Team to secure your subscription today.

On-Demand Training Portal News

As we wrap up Quarter 3, also known as our "Peak Season," we reflect on an incredibly busy and exciting time for our team. This period marks the beginning of the academic year for many of our customers, and it’s always a time of high activity and collaboration across the organization. Our primarily US-based team has been working hard to meet the demands of the season, and we’re thrilled to have welcomed new global team members, adding fresh energy and perspectives to our efforts. Read on for more updates in our upcoming "What’s New" section!

Not sure what the Training Services Portal is? We’ve got you covered! 

• Learn more about the available Training Portal Subscription Options
• Does your institution need a Training Portal Package Subscription?  Admins, contact your Instructure Customer Success Team to secure your subscription today.

What's Blooming with Growing with Canvas?

Knowing where to begin when you are new to Canvas can be very daunting. Since 2018, users have been using the Growing with Canvas course for an introduction to Canvas. Discover the latest updates to the course, designed to help users navigate Canvas effectively. Learn about the most recent changes, and how to make the most of this valuable resource.

Q2-2024 Training Services Portal News

Greetings from the On Demand Training Team! We’ve been focusing on cleaning up and auditing content to help us prioritize upcoming course updates and identify topics for future new offerings. Read on to learn what we’ve been up to!

What is this blog all about?

Our On Demand Training Team is committed to delivering exceptional training experiences through the Training Services Portal. This blog serves as a conduit to share the latest updates, news, and developments within our portal and foster a closer relationship between our team and our esteemed customers.

Not sure what the Training Services Portal is? We’ve got you covered! 

• Learn more about the available Training Portal Subscription Options
• Does your institution need a Training Portal Package Subscription? Contact your Instructure Account team or the On Demand Team at learning.services@instructure.com to secure your subscription today.

Learning Services is excited to announce the addition of a new training course developed by TimelyCare to the Training Services Portal, available starting April 1, 2024. TimelyCare is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of college students through virtual medical and mental health care, striving to empower students to be well and thrive in all aspects of their lives.

In collaboration with Instructure, TimelyCare has crafted an engaging training course to help users better understand the benefits of the virtual health and well-being platform. Institutions with Essentials, Standard, or Premium subscriptions to the Training Services Portal will have access to this course. For guidance on accessing partnership courses within the portal, please refer to our Partnership Program Launch Blog post.

Not sure what the Training Services Portal is? We’ve got you covered! 

• Learn more about the available Training Portal Subscription Options
• Does your institution need a Training Portal Package Subscription? Contact your Instructure Account team or the On Demand Team at learning.services@instructure.com to secure your subscription today.

Your Canvas Experience:
Join Our Monthly Free Webinars!

We're excited to introduce our monthly series of free webinars tailored exclusively for Canvas clients like you! 

• Discover essential tips and tricks for using Canvas efficiently.
• Learn about accessing the Canvas Training Portal during the webinar.
• Explore subscription options for the training portal.
• These webinars are open to all clients, including Canvas Training Portal subscribers.
• The webinars will not be recorded, so make sure to attend the live session!

Not sure what the Training Services Portal is? We’ve got you covered! 

• Learn more about the available Training Portal Subscription Options
• Does your institution need a Training Portal Package Subscription? Contact your Instructure Account team or the On Demand Team at learning.services@instructure.com to secure your subscription today.

 On-Demand Training Portal Checklist

At the heart of our mission lies a commitment to deliver exceptional training experiences through the On-Demand Training Portal. We are so excited to announce the launch of our new FREE On-Demand Training Portal Checklist! The purpose of the On-Demand Training Portal Checklist is to help institutions get the most out of our training subscription packages.

Not sure what the On-Demand Training Portal is? We’ve got you covered! 

• Learn more about the available Training Portal Subscription Options
• Does your institution need a Training Portal Package Subscription? Contact your Instructure Account team or the On-Demand Team at learning.services@instructure.com to secure your subscription today.

 Training Services Portal News

At the heart of our mission lies a commitment to deliver exceptional training experiences through the Training Services Portal. This blog serves as a conduit, not only to share the latest updates, news, and developments within our portal but also as a means to foster a closer relationship between our team and our esteemed customers.