Pre-Conference Workshops

1:00 - 3:00 pm in Homestead 1 Room

Ready to disrupt traditional education models? Come learn about approaches to competency-based education, where your progress is based on your ability to prove mastery of key skills, abilities, and knowledge. We'll give you the lowdown on the key features of this approach, as well as guidance for creating custom learning pathways, designing killer badges, and awarding credentials for demonstrated competencies and skill development. If you're ready to revolutionize education and empower learners to truly own their learning journey, this workshop is a must-attend!

• Length: 2 Hours

1:00 - 3:00 pm in Homestead 2 Room

Are you ready to empower your educators to level up their teaching game through professional development? We'll explore the most effective ways to create top-notch professional development courses in Canvas, including personalized learning options that cater to adult learners. Plus, we'll share strategies for how to foster thriving communities of practice, complete with mentoring and coaching capabilities, all within the Canvas platform. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your professional learning to the next level!

• Length: 2 Hours

1:00 - 3:00 pm in Homestead 3 Room

Looking for new ways to create flexible learning environments in Canvas? We’ll explore strategies for designing effective curriculum in Canvas that can be adapted and customized to meet the needs of any learner. Get a first look at our curriculum best practices checklist in this workshop.

• Length: 2 Hours

1:00 - 3:00 pm in Homestead 4 Room

Ready to put your students front and center? We’ll show you how to enhance your learning experiences by giving learners the voice and choice they crave. We'll share strategies for using Mastery Paths in Canvas, as well as powerful assessment tools from Mastery Connect, to personalize the learning journey for your students. Get ready to empower your learners to take control of their own learning journey and unlock their full potential. Don't miss out on this chance to put student-centered learning into practice!

• Length: 2 Hours

3:30-5:30 pm in Homestead 2 Room

Ready to take your courses to the next level of engagement? Canvas has got you covered! Canvas provides the tools you need to create top-tier blended and online learning environments, and we've also made it easy to incorporate a wide variety of educational technology tools that seamlessly integrate. Join us to discover the very best of these options, and get ready to dive into the tools that will transform your courses. You'll leave brimming with fresh ideas that you can implement right away, so don't miss out!

• Length: 2 Hours

3:30-5:30 pm in Homestead 3 Room

Are you ready to take your competency-based education and skills training to the next level? Join us to learn how to effectively design engaging learning experiences that align with competency frameworks. In this workshop, we'll explore design best practices, including building learning pathways, creating personalized assessments, and designing digital badges and credentials to recognize learner achievements. Walk away with practical insights and tools to elevate your programs to new heights of effectiveness and engagement!

• Length: 2 Hours

3:30-5:30 pm in Homestead 4 Room

As educators, we understand the importance of using data to make informed decisions about teaching and learning. We'll explore how to lead a data-informed community and how to use inquiry cycles through use cases. Join us to learn how to create a culture of data-informed teaching and learning in your community.

• Length: 2 Hours

7:30-9:30 AM in Homestead 3 Room

Are you ready to empower your educators to level up their teaching game through professional development? We'll explore the most effective ways to create top-notch professional development courses in Canvas, including personalized learning options that cater to adult learners. Plus, we'll share strategies for how to foster thriving communities of practice, complete with mentoring and coaching capabilities, all within the Canvas platform. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your professional learning to the next level!

• Length: 2 Hours

7:30-9:30 AM in Willow Lake 4 Room

Canvas is the ultimate destination for creating and delivering dynamic content that captivates your audience. With so many possibilities at your fingertips, it's understandable that some educators might feel a bit overwhelmed. But fear not! Join us to unlock the secrets of Canvas design experts and learn how to craft eye-catching and effective course templates. We'll even provide you with resources so that you can start building your own templates and make your course truly awesome.

• Length: 2 Hours

7:30-9:30 AM in Willow Lake 5 Room

This workshop is all about setting your change strategy with the help of the Instructure Success Model. Dive into your current state, define your future state (vision), and create measurable goals for your transition. Identify data points that can be used to identify, set, and measure adoption success. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a foundation for guiding your teachers and staff through change with a toolkit with recommendations and best practices for data sources that can be used to deepen and accelerate adoption.

• Length: 2 Hours

9:45-11:45 AM in Homestead 3 Room

Explore the practical strategies for promoting equity and inclusion in the online and blended classroom on Canvas LMS. From creating a welcoming and inclusive environment to leveraging technology to meet diverse student needs, we will discuss actionable steps for creating a more equitable and inclusive learning experience for all students.

• Length: 2 Hours

9:45-11:45 AM in Willow Lake 4 Room

Are you feeling overwhelmed by accessibility requirements? Do you want to make your course look great on the Canvas Mobile App but think you can’t because you’re not a computer programmer? This workshop will help you put the metaphorical cherry on top of your Canvas course. We’ll explore the Rich Content Editor tools and learn how to create accessible content with alt text, color contrast, meaningful links, and closed captioning. We’ll also explore best practices for course spaces that can be easily navigated from a browser or a mobile device.

• Length: 2 Hours

9:45-11:45 AM in Willow Lake 5 Room

Find out how Impact provides a three pronged approach to accelerating and deepening adoption of Canvas and integrated tools. This workshop will include information about Impact Support, Impact Insights, and Impact Messaging. Come check out these powerful tools that support your Canvas LMS adoption!

• Length: 4 Hours

7:30-11:45 AM in Homestead 2 Room

Take advantage of the perfect opportunity to level up your skills and learn the ins and outs of Canvas administration. We'll cover everything from user management to sub-account structure and organization, permissions and roles, settings, apps, feature options, and csv files. With so much to learn, you won't have a moment to waste. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of being a Canvas admin, and leave with a ton of knowledge that will take your skills to the next level. Don't miss out on this unique chance to become a Canvas administration rockstar!

• Length: 4 Hours

7:30-11:45 AM in Homestead 1 Room

Welcome to the exciting world of Canvas LMS! If you're new to Canvas and eager to hit the ground running, our workshop is the perfect place to start. We'll give you a head start by showing you how to navigate Canvas like a pro, and how to use our intuitive and easy-to-use tools to organize and create content that engages and inspires learners. Get ready to dive into the core features of Canvas and leave with a wealth of ideas for how to make the most of this powerful platform with your learners. Let's get started on your Canvas journey today!

• Length: 4 Hours

7:30-11:45 AM in Homestead 4 Room

Great things happen when you pair Canvas + Mastery Connect! Join us to learn about getting started with the Canvas + Mastery Connect integration. You’ll learn the mechanics of how Mastery Connect works as a feature within the Canvas Integration, including navigating Mastery Connect, creating and delivering Mastery Connect assessments through Canvas courses, and leveraging student data in Mastery Connect to support students in your classroom!

• Length: 4 Hours