Heather Gasvoda
Former K-12 Content Marketing Manager
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Apr 11, 2025
Successful technology implementation in schools isn’t just about great ideas or cutting-edge tools. It’s about assembling the right team to make thoughtful, student-centered decisions. With the right mix of perspectives, districts can ensure their technology investments truly benefit learning outcomes and are ones they will long reap the benefits of.
Beyond the Obvious: Key Players in Edtech Decision-Making
Most districts make a critical mistake when selecting educational technology: Read More...
Apr 04, 2025
In many school districts, it can feel like the technology and teaching and learning are disconnected.
Oftentimes, this disconnect isn’t intentional. A natural result of differing professional backgrounds and organizational structures, as well as heavy workloads, contributes to these divides. Districts shouldn’t be ashamed or scared if they notice these divides in their faculty; however, after the divide is noticed, it’s important to start taking action to bring your people together.
Bridging Read More...
Oct 01, 2024
American schools are no strangers to standardized tests. The SAT and ACT have long been the two primary college admissions tests in the United States. For years, many states across the nation have required one of these assessments as a graduation requirement and to prepare students for their next step into college.
While the SAT and ACT aim to accomplish similar goals, they differ in structure, content emphasis, and scoring.
Recently, some states have switched from the SAT to the Read More...
May 08, 2024
Canvas LMS meets every student in every course with what they need to succeed. Core subjects like math, reading, and science thrive in Canvas. However, success with Canvas isn't limited to core subjects.
Let's explore how New Hampshire music and graphic design classes fully utilize Canvas LMS.
Harmonizing with Canvas: Music Education at Henniker Community School
Taylor Carroll infuses creativity, intelligence, and vibrance into her elementary music classroom at Henniker Read More...
Apr 08, 2024
With approximately 47,000 students, Columbus City Schools is the largest school district in Ohio. Providing personalized teaching and learning for each student anytime, anywhere is the core of their mission. Before Canvas LMS, their instructional materials and communication lived on many digital platforms. With Canvas, they’ve brought everyone together and built a one-stop shop for all things instruction in the district.
"Canvas breaks down walls so that students are able to extend their Read More...
Oct 25, 2023
It goes without saying: schools exist to serve students and equip them with the essential skills they need to thrive in life. Moreover, schools are often one of the first opportunities to participate in a community. Teachers and school leaders need to ensure students feel comfortable enough to be themselves and contribute meaningfully to these formative communities in the classroom.
We like to think of a learning management system as the digital hub of the classroom–both for teaching and Read More...