Stop wrestling with settings and start streamlining your workflow. This hands-on session explores the ins and outs of creating and assigning Canvas Assignments so you can spend less time troubleshooting and more time teaching. Key Topicsđź“‹
Creating an Assignment: Learn how to use the Rich Content Editor (RCE) to provide clear instructions, embed videos, or attach supporting documents.
Submission Types: Explore your options—from file uploads and text entries to website URLs and "on-paper" tracking.
Dates and Deadlines: Master the difference between Due Dates (when it's expected) and Availability Dates (when students can see or turn it in).
Google Assignments External Tool: Learn how to implement the Google Assignments external tool to assign Google Drive template documents to students—just like previously done in Google Classroom!
đź’» Hands-on workshop time is embedded into this session; remember to bring your OPS device and charger!
In Canvas, Modules and Pages serve as the structural backbone of your digital classroom. This session focuses on how to organize your content so that students can navigate your course intuitively and access materials without confusion. đź“‹ Key Topics
Module Organization: Learn how to use Modules to categorize and sequence your content logically.
Effective Page Design: Master the Rich Content Editor (RCE) to create central hubs for lessons, combining text, images, and video in one place.
đź’» Hands-on workshop time is embedded into this session; remember to bring your OPS device and charger!
Ashley joined Instructure with 14 years of deep-rooted experience in education. Having served as an Elementary Teacher, Math Coach, and PK-12 Curriculum Coordinator, she specializes in managing complex, district-wide initiatives—including leading the Instructure Learning Platform... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT Room 514
Stop wrestling with settings and start streamlining your workflow. This hands-on session explores the ins and outs of creating and assigning Canvas Assignments so you can spend less time troubleshooting and more time teaching. Key Topicsđź“‹
Creating an Assignment: Learn how to use the Rich Content Editor (RCE) to provide clear instructions, embed videos, or attach supporting documents.
Submission Types: Explore your options—from file uploads and text entries to website URLs and "on-paper" tracking.
Dates and Deadlines: Master the difference between Due Dates (when it's expected) and Availability Dates (when students can see or turn it in).
Google Assignments External Tool: Learn how to implement the Google Assignments external tool to assign Google Drive template documents to students—just like previously done in Google Classroom!
đź’» Hands-on workshop time is embedded into this session; remember to bring your OPS device and charger!
This session focuses on how to build digital assessments that can provide immediate feedback to students and valuable data to you. Whether you are looking to create a quick "exit ticket" or a comprehensive end-of-unit exam, we will walk through the process of building, managing, and moderating quizzes within your course. Key Topics 📋 Question Types: Explore a variety of formats—from simple multiple-choice to more interactive options like matching and fill-in-the-blank. Question Banks: Discover how to organize and store your questions so you can easily reuse them across different assessments or school years. Quiz Settings: Learn how to manage time limits, shuffle answers, and set up multiple attempts to fit your instructional goals. Moderation & Accommodations: Learn how to grant extra time or attempts for specific students to ensure every learner's needs are met. 💻 Hands-on workshop time is embedded into this session; remember to bring your OPS device and charger!
Ashley joined Instructure with 14 years of deep-rooted experience in education. Having served as an Elementary Teacher, Math Coach, and PK-12 Curriculum Coordinator, she specializes in managing complex, district-wide initiatives—including leading the Instructure Learning Platform... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT Room 514
This session is designed to help you master the Canvas Gradebook and SpeedGrader—two powerful tools that work together to streamline your grading workflow and provide meaningful, timely feedback to your students. Whether you are looking to automate your grading process or enhance the quality of your student feedback, this session will show you how to spend less time on paperwork and more time on instruction. 📋 Key Topics Gradebook Fundamentals: Learn how to set up grading schemes, weighted groups, and "Missing" or "Late" policies to automate your workflow. SpeedGrader Mastery: Discover how to view, grade, and annotate student submissions all in one place without downloading a single file. Rubrics for Success: Build and attach rubrics to assignments to ensure consistent grading and clear expectations for students. Effective Feedback: Explore various ways to provide feedback, including inline comments, text summaries, and even video/audio clips. 💻 Hands-on workshop time is embedded into this session; remember to bring your OPS device and charger!
Ashley joined Instructure with 14 years of deep-rooted experience in education. Having served as an Elementary Teacher, Math Coach, and PK-12 Curriculum Coordinator, she specializes in managing complex, district-wide initiatives—including leading the Instructure Learning Platform... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am CDT Room 514
In Canvas, Modules and Pages serve as the structural backbone of your digital classroom. This session focuses on how to organize your content so that students can navigate your course intuitively and access materials without confusion. đź“‹ Key Topics
Module Organization: Learn how to use Modules to categorize and sequence your content logically.
Effective Page Design: Master the Rich Content Editor (RCE) to create central hubs for lessons, combining text, images, and video in one place.
đź’» Hands-on workshop time is embedded into this session; remember to bring your OPS device and charger!
Ashley joined Instructure with 14 years of deep-rooted experience in education. Having served as an Elementary Teacher, Math Coach, and PK-12 Curriculum Coordinator, she specializes in managing complex, district-wide initiatives—including leading the Instructure Learning Platform... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT Room 514
This session introduces you to IgniteAI, a suite of powerful tools embedded directly within Canvas to help you manage your workload and enhance student communication. Key Topics đź“‹ Rubric Generation: Stop building from scratch. Learn how to use AI to instantly generate customized Canvas rubrics that align with your specific assignment goals. Discussion Insights & Summaries: Use AI to quickly evaluate student discussion replies and generate summaries of discussion threads. Translation Tools: Enable the ability for students to instantly translate text in Announcements and Discussions to bridge communication gaps and ensure every student stays informed and engaged. Quiz Question Generator (Preview): Get an exclusive first look at the AI-powered Quiz Question Generator before its official rollout this fall. đź’» Hands-on workshop time is embedded into this session; remember to bring your OPS device and charger!
Ashley joined Instructure with 14 years of deep-rooted experience in education. Having served as an Elementary Teacher, Math Coach, and PK-12 Curriculum Coordinator, she specializes in managing complex, district-wide initiatives—including leading the Instructure Learning Platform... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT Room 514
