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The Canvascasters - The Official Instructure Podcast

By The Canvascasters

The Canvasvasters are back! We have big plans to highlight education from the voices of educators and those who champion them. This year we take on new perspectives, listen to new champions, share insights, and always keep it fresh and fun! This is the official podcast of Instructure, maker of Canvas LMS.
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Centering in on Cengage: An Instructure Training Services Portal Partnership

The Canvascasters - The Official Instructure PodcastMay 23, 2023

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Centering in on Cengage: An Instructure Training Services Portal Partnership
May 23, 202316:47
All About Those Analytics: Admin Analytics in Canvas
May 16, 202325:23
Teacher Appreciation Week: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Teacher Appreciation Week: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Guest Host Nicole Hiers, Principal Instructional Designer for Instructure, chats with Dr. KC Testerman, manager of Instructure’s Learning Services, to talk all about acts of appreciation teachers need and deserve. And from all of us at Instructure, thank you to teachers everywhere, both past and present, who give so much each day to help to shape our future.

May 11, 202324:29
“The Next Episode - Hold Up!” - Training Services Portal w/co-host Amber Williams and guest Janie Ruddy!
Feb 28, 202337:57
Episode 55: "It's me. Hi. I'm the host, it's me!" + Confetti Moments

Episode 55: "It's me. Hi. I'm the host, it's me!" + Confetti Moments

Join the #ConfettiWithCanvas Contest, here!  

Welcome back! Canvascasters has a new look for 2023. New logo, new host - Who Dis? In this short and sweet episode, meet Shelly and celebrate educators with the kickoff of the Canvas Confetti Moments!  

Feb 14, 202310:44
PARTNER PODCAST: Battle of Canvas vs. Google Classroom w/Marcus Painter and Matt Miller (Birdcage/Canvascasters/Ditch That Textbook)
Nov 04, 202242:50
Episode 53: Hispanic Heritage Month w/Jenni Balcom

Episode 53: Hispanic Heritage Month w/Jenni Balcom

In this episode, Marcus chats with Jenni Balcom, a fifth year teacher at Episcopal Collegiate School, an independent school in Little Rock, Arkansas. She teaches 6th to 10th grade students Spanish, and co-sponsors a Middle School Language Club.  We discuss some ways in which Canvas LMS truly enhances her classes and specifically, the history and culture elements of her curriculum.  Some of the most memorable moments of learning a new language, are in learning about Spanish speaking countries around the World, their history, their culture, their music, and more!  

Oct 11, 202245:49
Episode 52: California Dreamin' w/Aaron Ferguson and Sasa Stojic (Accessibility, Starter Courses, & Credit Recovery)
Sep 20, 202259:40
Episode 51: Seeking Balance w/Jonathan Yoder,
Sep 06, 202201:08:54
Episode 50: New Edu-Beginnings! Fill Your Canvas Backpack for the 2022-2023 school year w/Carrie and Lindsey
Aug 11, 202201:08:55
Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2022
May 26, 202252:09
Let's open up w/ Misty Joaquin (Mental Health & Burnout)
May 16, 202256:02
Bowling Doubles w/ Instructure I.D. Team & BGSU (Guest: Glenn Davis)
Apr 21, 202249:19
Discussin’ Discussions w/Melissa Greer and Linda Lee (Part 2)

Discussin’ Discussions w/Melissa Greer and Linda Lee (Part 2)

Welcome to Episode 46 of the Canvascasters Podcast today we are "discussing discussions" which is one of the most powerful tools for learning within Canvas LMS! In this episode, we dig into the power of Discussions in K12 and Higher Education, fun ideas to innovate with discussions, and best practices from the experts as we are joined by Melissa Greer & Linda Lee.

Melissa Greer began her career as a high school Latin teacher for the Newton College and Career Academy and STEM Institute in Covington, GA., where she, herself, attended growing up.  This year she moved into a Digital Learning Coach role where she supports teachers at 3 middle schools.  Currently, she is working on getting her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Instructional Technology from Valdosta State University. In her infinite free time (*jokes*) she likes to hang out with her boyfriend and dog, travel, cross stitch, decorate custom cookies, and just be a nerd (listen to podcasts about and play D&D, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Star Wars, books by Brandon Sanderson, etc.)

Linda Lee is a folklorist, educator, and instructional designer. She’s the Director of Instructional Design at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where she leads instructional design and training efforts for the IDEA Courseware Team. She came to instructional design by way of adjunct teaching. She’s used Canvas as an instructor since 2014 and as an admin since 2015, when she joined Wharton as the school’s first instructional designer. Since then, she’s developed deep expertise in inclusive course design and all things Canvas, including Blueprint courses, discussions, and group assignments. She’s presented widely on these topics, including at InstructureCon 2021 and Educause 2021, where she co-presented sessions on “Change the Prompt, Not the Tool: Developing Effective Discussions” with Penn colleagues Meryl Krieger and Adam Zolkover.

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Visit bit.ly/CCE_faqs for more information about the Canvas Certified Educator Program.

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Follow Melissa Greer at @greerslatin on Twitter

Follow Linda Lee at @lindajeanlee on Twitter

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Learn more from Linda And Friends:

Change the Prompt, Not the Tool: Developing Effective DiscussionsStructuring Asynchronous Discussions

InstructureCon 2021 Video: https://www.instructure.com/canvas/resources/instructurecon-2021/change-the-prompt-not-the-tool-developing-effective-discussions

Handouts link: http://whr.tn/educause-async-disc

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Mar 28, 202249:12
Discussin’ Discussions w/Melissa Greer and Linda Lee (Part 1)

Discussin’ Discussions w/Melissa Greer and Linda Lee (Part 1)

Welcome to Episode 45 of the Canvascasters Podcast today we are "discussing discussions" which is one of the most powerful tools for learning within Canvas LMS! In this episode, we dig into the power of Discussions in K12 and Higher Education, fun ideas to innovate with discussions, and best practices from the experts as we are joined by Melissa Greer & Linda Lee.

Melissa Greer began her career as a high school Latin teacher for the Newton College and Career Academy and STEM Institute in Covington, GA., where she, herself, attended growing up.  This year she moved into a Digital Learning Coach role where she supports teachers at 3 middle schools.  Currently, she is working on getting her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Instructional Technology from Valdosta State University. In her infinite free time (*jokes*) she likes to hang out with her boyfriend and dog, travel, cross stitch, decorate custom cookies, and just be a nerd (listen to podcasts about and play D&D, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Star Wars, books by Brandon Sanderson, etc.)

Linda Lee is a folklorist, educator, and instructional designer. She’s the Director of Instructional Design at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where she leads instructional design and training efforts for the IDEA Courseware Team. She came to instructional design by way of adjunct teaching. She’s used Canvas as an instructor since 2014 and as an admin since 2015, when she joined Wharton as the school’s first instructional designer. Since then, she’s developed deep expertise in inclusive course design and all things Canvas, including Blueprint courses, discussions, and group assignments. She’s presented widely on these topics, including at InstructureCon 2021 and Educause 2021, where she co-presented sessions on “Change the Prompt, Not the Tool: Developing Effective Discussions” with Penn colleagues Meryl Krieger and Adam Zolkover.

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Visit bit.ly/CCE_faqs for more information about the Canvas Certified Educator Program.

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Follow Melissa Greer at @greerslatin on Twitter

Follow Linda Lee at @lindajeanlee on Twitter

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Learn more from Linda And Friends:

Change the Prompt, Not the Tool: Developing Effective DiscussionsStructuring Asynchronous Discussions

InstructureCon 2021 Video: https://www.instructure.com/canvas/resources/instructurecon-2021/change-the-prompt-not-the-tool-developing-effective-discussions

Handouts link: http://whr.tn/educause-async-disc

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Music provided by Free Music for Vlogs https://youtu.be/Yh9fk9iLR4s

Mar 14, 202251:07
#DLDay3 - Empowered Teaching And Learning

#DLDay3 - Empowered Teaching And Learning

Welcome to Episode 44 of the Canvascasters Podcast with our #DLDay Recap! The third and final session of Instructure’s #DLDay, brought to you by The Canvascasters!  This session is called “Empowered Teaching And Learning” and we have Ricardo, Gabriel, and Teresa  from Hacienda La Puente USD in California to talk all things ESL and MasteryConnect.

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Mar 01, 202258:16
#DLDay2 - Canvas Demo Slam
Mar 01, 202248:33
#DLDay1 - Leveling-up Canvas LMS with Impact for K12
Mar 01, 202251:02
We Wrote A Book: Canvas LMS for Dummies Q&A
Feb 04, 202201:00:08
Canvas: “The Good Boyfriend” w/ Tracy Parodi
Jan 22, 202249:02
Boarding our Canvas Boat to Iceland w/ Helena & Valla

Boarding our Canvas Boat to Iceland w/ Helena & Valla

Our FIRST OFFICIAL edition of The Canvascasters Podcast where the Canvascasters board the boat to Iceland and catch up with our CCE/Twitter friends Helena Sigurdardottir and Valla Ósk. Both educators have given so much to their schools and universities and recently led a deliberate Canvas LMS rollout. 

Helena has a Masters degree in Educational Science and Information Technology and is finishing a MicroMasters in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Maryland Global Campus.  She has been a classroom teacher for 20 years, and has been effectively using ICT skills to help students with learning disabilities in the classroom.  She has led implementation of smart devices in elementary and high schools in Iceland for eight years, and now as a part of international projects at the University of Akureyri. Helena’s work consists of advising teachers about pedagogy and technology within their courses. All courses are online in using Canvas.  She, along with a few others, are in charge of Canvas LMS and have just finished their deliberate implementation process. She finished the Canvas Certified Educator program in August 2021

Valla has a Bachelor's degree in Danish and has lived in Denmark for some years, both for work and study. She has a teaching degree as well, and is a Danish teacher (in Iceland Danish is taught as a foreign language). She’s even taught IT, Introduction to Social Science, and Innovation. Valla has been a part of establishing two upper secondary schools, in 2004 and in 2010. Although Valla has experience using both Angel and Moodle she started using Canvas while working at the University of Akureyri in 2019. Since September 2019, Valla’s work has included instructional design at the Center of Teaching and Learning at the University of Akureyri, where she continues to support teachers in using Canvas and other programs, such as Panopto, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. Valla also had the chance to participate in the CCE program!

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Want to learn about how you can win a CCE Scholarship...

Pay close attention to the break in this episode to snag your chance!

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Dec 09, 202101:00:43
Let's Talk InstructureCon21 w/ Maikel, Tisha, & Brad

Let's Talk InstructureCon21 w/ Maikel, Tisha, & Brad

Our InstructureCon21 Special Edition where the Canvascasters recap all the great happenings around the event from last week w/ special guests along the way. If you didn't get a chance to participate in this years event - Check it out here!

Our Guests Today Include:

Micheal Alendy (Florida International University) @NotUrAvrgMike

Keynoter at InstructureCon21 Instructional Designer

Tisha Richmond (Medford School District, Medford Oregon) @TishRich

Student Engagement and Canvas Coordinator Speaker, Author, Former CTE Educator Give her podcast a listen - Make Learning Magical!

Brad Moser (Blue Valley School District, Blue Valley Kansas) @bmos

Canvas Contractor Director of Blended Learning
Oct 14, 202156:39
PD, Canvas Unicorns, and Daughters w/ Don Lourcey (@dlourcey)

PD, Canvas Unicorns, and Daughters w/ Don Lourcey (@dlourcey)

Welcome to Episode 37 of The Canvascasters Podcast w/ Don Lourcey! 

“The Don”, as we like to call him, is the Digital Teaching and Learning Coach & Canvas Administrator at Iredell-Statesville Schools in North Carolina.  As is the case with so many amazing educators, Don started as an English teacher!  He has extensive expertise in digital and online learning throughout his career.  And, on top of all that, his Canvas game is strong!  He is an Instructure Contractor: Instructional Designer, Canvas Trainer, and a Canvas Certified Educator Facilitator.

Don Lourcey has been highlighted in a number of Canvas webinars and Livestreams and is a strong voice in the Canvas community who is always helping fellow Canvas users improve!  

In This Episode:

Don's love of Professional Development, the Florida Gators, and how being a dad has shaped his edtech perspective. His unique perspective from a classroom educator, administrator, and technology coach.
Microcredentials Mastery Canvas Teacher Learning Pathway His work with Canvas Certified Educators

Find Don Lourcey on Twitter @dlourcey

InstructureCon21 is October 7th and it is completely FREE!!!  An amazing day of online learning will be offered by some of the most powerful Pandas in the Canvas Community and across Instructure Products.  It's fully online and completely free. Just get on the list and you're good to go! https://www.instructure.com/events/instructurecon21/registration

Canvas Certified Educator Program


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Sep 16, 202101:04:00
Nebraska Canvas User Chat w/ K.C. Testerman
Aug 17, 202144:52
Allow us to RE-INTRODUCE ourselves...
Aug 17, 202151:11
Guest Hosted: Behind The Mic w/ Marcus & Eddie
Jul 01, 202152:04
Doubling Down on Canvas Updates w/ TL;DR (@CanvasLMS)
May 26, 202142:20
Gig City w/ Greg Bagby

Gig City w/ Greg Bagby

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Welcome to Episode 32 of the Canvascasters Podcast! 

Today we welcome Greg Bagby! Greg is currently the Coordinator of Instructional Technology for Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and was named one of EdTech Magazine's 30 K–12 IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2020.

In his position, Greg works with schools that are 1:1, assisting them in integrating technology into their curriculum. Prior to this position, Greg was the principal at Barger Academy of Fine Arts where he served for ten years. There he developed technical training for new and veteran administrators to assist in their school-wide technology integration. Before stepping into the role of administration, Greg worked as a band director, computer teacher, and the Technology Integration Specialist for 21st Century Academy.

He has done a majority of his tech training with the district in Chattanooga, but more recently expanded his reach nationwide through NCCE.  He has been a presenter at Google Summits, state and national technology conferences, as well as at EdCamp encore events. He is one of the co-founders of EdCampGigCity, a co-moderator for #EdTechChat and #TnEdChat, and a past host of the EduRoad Trip Podcast.

Find Greg on Twitter: @Gregbagby

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Tech Goes Home Chattanooga

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Looking for Low Cost Internet In Your Area

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Mar 11, 202154:00
CTE, Canvas, & #GirlsInTech w/ Snehal Bhakta (@Snehalstocks)

CTE, Canvas, & #GirlsInTech w/ Snehal Bhakta (@Snehalstocks)

This week we welcome Snehal Bhakta to the Canvascasters Podcast!

Currently, Snehal is a CTE Administrator employed for the 5th largest school district in the country, Clark County School District(CCSD) focusing on ensuring that Nevada’s future workforce is prepared for success. Snehal has worked on projects related to increasing student and community participation with National Job Shadow Day, started an Annual Student Workforce & Innovation Summit for seniors, promoted growth of Career & Technical Student Organizations, and leads CCSD’s #GirlsinSTEM and #GirlsinTECH Initiatives as well as supporting STEM Equity and Diversity programs across 59 middle and 47 high schools especially for those students that are underserved and underrepresented.

Mr. Bhakta also serves as the Nevada Affiliate Coordinator for NCWIT(National Center for Women & Information Technology), legislative member for the Society of Information Management(SIM) of Las Vegas, steering committee member for the Intermountain STEM Steering Committee, and holds board positions on several other local organizations.

In 2017, he was awarded the Top Tech Exec Award in the Education Category by Cox Communications and in 2019, the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity(NAPE) awarded Snehal the 2019 Rising Star award at their National Summit for Educational Equity in Washington, D.C. and received the COX Business 2019 Top Tech Lifetime Achievement Award for his work with diversity in the workforce in Southern Nevada.

Mr. Bhakta has also been appointed in 2020 to the Governor’s Advisory Board for STEM, Nevada State Multicultural Committee, National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity(NAPE) Executive Committee, and the Inclusion, Access, Equity and Diversity Taskforce for the Association of Career and Technical Education(ACTE).

In This Episode You Will Hear Great Stuff Like:

“Data is great, but you still gotta work with humans”

“You can tackle equity with a hammer or with a scalpel”

“Empower learners to CHOOSE a CTE path, rather than force them down that path.”

You can find Snehal on Twitter @Snehalstocks

*****Canvas Certified Educator Program*****

Love using Canvas? We invite you to deepen your Canvas knowledge and officially become a Certified Canvas Educator. Take a series of online courses designed to strengthen your hands-on experience teaching with Canvas as you learn pedagogical best practices for online and blended learning.

Music Provided By:

Finding Happiness by Dj Quads http://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads

Music provided by Free Music for Vlogs https://youtu.be/Yh9fk9iLR4s

Feb 26, 202156:31
A Teacher's Journey w/ Jim Wolf (@wjameswolf)

A Teacher's Journey w/ Jim Wolf (@wjameswolf)

Welcome to The Canvascasters Podcast.

Jim Wolf has finally joined our show! In his current position, Jim trains and coaches teachers on Canvas utilization and other educational platforms and trains teachers on technology integration.  He has a MSEd in Education from DePaul University and a MSEd in Instructional Technology from Northern Illinois University. Jim is a Certified Technology Specialist, a Canvas Administrator, Instructure Advocate, a Google Certified Educator levels 1 and 2, and an Apple Teacher.

He is currently studying for his Certified Education Technology Leader Certification.  Jim is also currently working through BETA testing for the Canvas Certified Educator program, as well as facilitating CCE courses. He truly believes that technology is the best way to engage with students.  In his free time, Jim does documentary and artistic photography, and he has recently become a beekeeper.   He is a California transplant and when Jim grows up, he hopes to become a Director of Instructional Technology.

Find Jim Wolf on Twitter @wjameswolf

*****Canvas Certified Educator Program*****

Love using Canvas? We invite you to deepen your Canvas knowledge and officially become a Certified Canvas Educator. Take a series of online courses designed to strengthen your hands-on experience teaching with Canvas as you learn pedagogical best practices for online and blended learning.

Music Provided By:

Finding Happiness by Dj Quads http://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads

Music provided by Free Music for Vlogs https://youtu.be/Yh9fk9iLR4s

Sponsorships: on for this episode

Jan 28, 202143:30
Canvistory w/ Dr. Ellen Bloomfield
Dec 23, 202047:19
Deliberate Design w/ Canvas Katie
Dec 08, 202048:14
Become a Solution Seeker w/ Cat Flippen
Nov 11, 202046:45
“The Canvas Experience” with Melissa Loble
Oct 15, 202052:07
“Partners In Crime” with our FB Friends - Carrie, Lindsey, Courtney & Tammy

“Partners In Crime” with our FB Friends - Carrie, Lindsey, Courtney & Tammy

In this episode of The Canvascasters Podcast...
We celebrate an entire season of CanvasLMS podcasts with this mega-episode, the finale of Season 1!
We'd like to thank everyone who played a role in making our success a positive one through our first 26 episodes. All of our guests and supporters and those who played a special role early on in the process including Mark Boothe and Becky Frost.
Our guest for this episode include:
Carrie Gardner started out as a Graphic Designer, but then followed her passion to become a teacher. She spent nine years as an Elementary Art Teacher, two years as an Instructional Design Coach, and is now in her second year as a K-12 District Coordinator of Blended Learning in the Blue Valley School District.
Carrie’s partner in crime is Lindsey Hallett. Lindsey taught 3rd and 4th grade for ten years, and spent three years as an Instructional Design Coach. This year is her first year as a District Coordinator of Blended Learning also in the Blue Valley School District.
Courtney Watson is a high school instructional technologist from Texas. She supports teachers with all of their #edtech needs in the classroom, including planning and modeling lessons for teachers, troubleshooting, and providing professional development. As a secondary educator for eighteen years. her goal is to "reach one, teach one." She is passionate about impacting teachers and students by creating learner-driven spaces that encourage continuous growth and improvement. Her end goal is to equip all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and have fun while doing it. Her website, which is also her mantra-Tech Without Tears, houses information and ideas on the latest EdTech trends.
The other half of this dynamic Canvas duo is Tammy Neil. Tammy is a Computer Science teacher. She teaches grades 6-8 in a growing CTE program at Swannee Middle School in Swannee County, FL. This is her 30th year in education. Outside of the classroom, she is the lead organizer for Edcamp Swannee, co-moderates #FLedChat and #RuralEdChat each week on Twitter. She is a Google Certified Trainer, and has presented at several conferences on the power of connections through social media.
Canvas for Elementary Teachers
Canvas for Secondary Teachers
Sep 26, 202001:37:10
Canvas for Littles (x2) w/ Suzy Lolley

Canvas for Littles (x2) w/ Suzy Lolley

Suzy Lolley has been in public education for 16 years. She served as both a middle and high school English teacher and as an instructional technology specialist for teachers in K-12. She is currently a technology integration specialist at Kennesaw State University, and supports the personalized learning initiatives for two Fulton County elementary schools. She is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Master Trainer, a Microsoft Surface expert, and a Raspberry Pi ambassador. As if all of that wasn’t enough, we have Suzy on the show today because she is an amazing Canvas resource and provides great content on her Youtube Channel with her Canvas For Littles Series.

Find Suzy on Twitter @suzylolley

Suzy Lolley on YouTube

Canvas for Littles Series

KSUITEACH

https://twitter.com/ksuiteach?lang=en

https://iteach.kennesaw.edu/ 

*****Rocketbook Panda Planner Giveaway*****

To enter make a short video or picture showing why YOU need help with organization in your teaching and/or personal life! Mention @canvascasters, @getrocketbook, and #CanvasPandas (on any social media platform) by August 28th!

CanvasCon Online is October 15th and it's FREE!!!  An amazing day of online learning will be offered by some of the most powerful Pandas in the Canvas Community.  You’ll have the chance to learn from some of the very best!  Don’t miss it!  Check-out the show notes for the link to register, or go to www.instructure.com/canvas/events/canvascon

Music Provided By:

Finding Happiness by Dj Quads http://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads

Music provided by Free Music for Vlogs https://youtu.be/Yh9fk9iLR4s

Aug 25, 202042:40
Distant Learning Doesn't Mean Distant! w/ Kona Jones

Distant Learning Doesn't Mean Distant! w/ Kona Jones

Welcome to The Canvascasters Podcast.

Kona Jones (2x) has graciously accepted our invitation to return to the show to discuss how DISTANCE LEARNING doesn’t mean DISTANT! Kona is the Director of Online Learning and facilitator of the Faculty Academy at Richland Community College in Illinois.  Kona is a Canvas power-user and has been a mainstay in the Canvas Community for years

Find Kona Jones on Twitter @KonaRJones

*****Rocketbook Panda Planner Giveaway*****

To enter make a short video or picture showing why YOU need help with organization in your teaching and/or personal life! Mention @canvascasters, @getrocketbook, and #CanvasPands (on any social media platform) by August 28th!

CanvasCon Online is October 15th and its’ FREE!!!  An amazing day of online learning will be offered by some of the most powerful Pandas in the Canvas Community.  You’ll have the chance to learn from some of the very best!  Don’t miss it!  Check-out the show notes for the link to register, or go to www.instructure.com/canvas/events/canvascon

Music Provided By:

Finding Happiness by Dj Quads http://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads

Music provided by Free Music for Vlogs https://youtu.be/Yh9fk9iLR4s

Aug 19, 202049:26
Summertime Simmer w/ The Canvascasters
Jul 21, 202038:19
Kick-Off Your Summer w/ CanvasLMS!

Kick-Off Your Summer w/ CanvasLMS!

In this episode of The Canvascasters Podcast:

Marcus and Eddie explain their new donation drive for the podcast and get a chance to catch up with THREE amazing educators as they give you ACTIONABLE items to do right away to gear up for your summer. Join Stephen Taylor, Jonathan Yoder, and Stevie Frank for this very fun episode!

Jun 13, 202048:56
Becoming an EDU-Activist w/ Dr. Bettina Love

Becoming an EDU-Activist w/ Dr. Bettina Love

In this episode of The Canvascasters Podcast:

Dr. Betinna Love joins the show!

Dr. Bettina L. Love is an award-winning author and Associate Professor of Educational Theory & Practice at the University of Georgia. Dr. Love is also one of the field’s most esteemed educational researchers in the area of Hip Hop education. Her research focuses on the ways in which urban youth negotiate Hip Hop music and culture to form social, cultural, and political identities to create new and sustaining ways of thinking about urban education and intersectional social justice. Her work is also concerned with how teachers and schools working with parents and communities can build communal, civically engaged schools rooted in intersectional social justice for the goal of equitable classrooms.

https://bettinalove.com/

Book:

We Want To Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom

https://www.amazon.com/Want-More-Than-Survive-Abolitionist/dp/0807069159/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1534517141&sr=8-1&keywords=bettina+love

Media:

https://bettinalove.com/media/

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Have you seen the #PandaMiles happening on Twitter?

We made a goal for the #CanvasFam to GO THE DISTANCE FOR LEARNING in the month of May by walking/hiking/jogging/biking/running 500 miles as a symbol of the great efforts put forth by educators, worldwide. Well, we crushed that goal and with 2 more weeks left in the month of May, we are gonna go hard!  1000 miles by My 31st!

Tweet your miles @canvascasters w/the #PandaMiles.

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Did you know that Canvas LMS goes LIVE nearly every day on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIN?  If you haven’t tuned-in to one of these live webinars, check them out this week!  Some of the strongest voices in the Canvas Community and beyond share distance learning strategies, triumphs and defeats, stories of leadership, approaches to community engagement, and useful tips and tricks for all users.

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/video-hub?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=&lead_source_description=&CampaignID=

May 20, 202053:27
Canvas Backpack Live
Apr 19, 202056:46
Equitable Canvas Communities w/ Rosie Santiago

Equitable Canvas Communities w/ Rosie Santiago

In this episode of The Canvascasters Podcast:

Rosie Santiago (@Rosielivenlearn) joins the show from Claremont Immersion School in Arlington, Virginia.  An instructional technology coordinator with over 14 years of the educational experience. Rosie is passionate about language in relation to STEAM for all learners across disciplinary studies. Her elementary school uses Canvas exclusively K-5. When she isn't crushing robotics competitions or coaching her teachers on the ways of the Canvas force she spends her time with her husband Jesus, daughter Sophia, and their rescue dog Angelo.  

Giving opportunities for your students to shine. Finding ways to use the world around you to do at home activities. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/1192/10-things-to-do-with-nasa-at-home/ https://www.nasa.gov/specials/nasaathome/index.html Building EL and ESL Community with Canvas LMS.


Rosie’s Backpack

Hildi's Phone Number

Canvas Community

Canvas Guides


Rosie's Must Follows:

@charlesrandolph3 - Colleague and Mentor

@mrjonesteaches - ISTE STEM Co-Chair 

@davidlocket - Solar System Ambassador

@iamDrWill - Host of The Dr. Will Show



InstructureCon2020 details!

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/news/instructurecon

Educator Of The Year Nominations Now Open!

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/blog/2020-educator-year-nominations-are-open

Apr 09, 202035:54
Educator Engagement w/ Travis Thurston, PhD
Mar 19, 202040:16
Coffee w/ The Canvascasters
Mar 15, 202020:08
Magnifying MasteryPaths w/ Van & Ryne

Magnifying MasteryPaths w/ Van & Ryne

In this episode of The Canvascasters Podcast:

Van Bardell and Ryne Jungling join us from the great state of North Dakota to discuss their journey with MasteryPaths. Van teaches Math at Mandan Middle while Ryne molds minds as an AP Dual-Credit US History Teacher at Mandan High School. Both have 10 years of experience in the classroom and 5 years of CanvasLMS instruction.

Van & Ryne discuss their passion for MasteryPaths and why it is critically important for student success.
Van delivers an important message about directly linking instructional design to THE LEARNER first.
Ryne points out what MasteryPaths has done to enhance student achievement and how it looks beyond basic assessments.
Everyone takes a look back at what it used to be like in the world of Scantron keys and useless time wasters!

InstructureCon2020 details!

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/news/instructurecon

Educator Of The Year Nominations Now Open!

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/blog/2020-educator-year-nominations-are-open


Episode Mentions:

Don Wettrick

Bethany Petty

Dr. Brad Johnson

Jon Gordon - Energy Bus

Mar 06, 202032:41
Canvas Virtual w/  Khaled Al-ankar
Feb 28, 202039:19
Canvas for Littles w/ Stevie Frank

Canvas for Littles w/ Stevie Frank

In this episode, the Canvascasters welcome Stevie Frank to the show. Stevie is a 5th-grade instructor in Zionsville, Indiana. She’s passionate about podcasting & experimenting through the Canvas LMS with her Canvas Littles. Stevie has worked with Dr. Chris Leland around “disrupting the commonplaces” of our readers and getting them to interrogate texts. Right now, her edu-passions are focused on equity in the classroom and building cultural understandings. You can follow her on Twitter @steviefrank23!

https://get.checkology.org/ - Virtual Classroom can help teach your students how to tell the difference between fact and fiction

Soundtrap’s Audrey O’Clair - @audreyoclair

https://diversebooks.org -  WeNeedDiverseBooks - @diversebooks

Tolerance.org - Teaching Tolerance - @teachingtolerance_org

Andy Knueven - @MrCoachK15

Marcus & Eddie also lament about their recent technical issues with an old platform, their optimism for the future, and their upcoming trip to Salt Lake City which will be their first CanvasHQ visit at the end of this month!

Our CanvasLMS “Share the Love” Contest

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuh7ErF0cZemkNgMZ0F0egiNT4Mmo2-XQmixgVr6-Asd2Ccw/viewform

InstructureCon2020 details!

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/news/instructurecon

Submit your Proposal for InstructureCon2020

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvauYC8x0SD6R7durqYYnfb3OtuqNsOhFPauHF8APa9pU9Og/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

We want to send out shout-outs to some of our most recent followers.  Welcome to the #CanvasFam!

Jenna Conan Simpson @jennaconan

Taresa O’Brian @TaresaO

Emily Craddock @EdTechETC

Jason Clark @jpclark03

Lindsey Allbright @LinzAllbright

Thanks for listening!

Feb 07, 202041:21
FETC Wrap-up w/ Dr. Monica Burns

FETC Wrap-up w/ Dr. Monica Burns

InstructureCon2020 details launched this week!

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/news/instructurecon

In this episode, The Canvascasters welcome Dr. Monica Burns to the show. Dr. Burns is an EdTech and Curriculum consultant, author and former New York City public school teacher. She visits schools across the country to support PreK-20 teachers to make technology integration meaningful and sustainable. Monica’s website ClassTechTips.com helps educators place “tasks before apps” by promoting deeper learning with technology.

https://classtechtips.com/

Twitter: @classtechtips

Jennifer Williams

@JenWilliamsEdu

Edutopia

@edutopia

#createEDU


We want to send out shout-outs to some of our most recent followers.  Welcome to the #CanvasFam!

Cory Edwards (@coryedwards) in Utah

TeachNVACS (@teachNVACS) a collaborative network of Nevada educators

Sanna Sharp (@SannaSharp) in New York

Mark Sarvary (@sensitivesci) in New York

Mrs. Schlecht (@mrs_schlecht) in PARTS UNKNOWN!!!

Thanks for listening!

Jan 22, 202029:59
Canvas 2020

Canvas 2020

***HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT***
Welcome to Episode 12 of The Canvascasters Podcast with, special guest, Allison Turcio. Allison is the Director of Digital Strategies and a marketing instructor at Siena College.
In this episode, Allison hits us with some absolutely game-changing connections between tried-and-true marketing strategies and how effectively those can translate into our own classrooms! As a Canvas newbie, Allison speaks to the positive impact it has had on her instructional practices.
In addition to Allison, we also chat about our Canvas Goals for 2020 and we make a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Bulk Delete/Publish Pages in Canvas - Thanks James Jones!
@allisonturcio
@SienaCollege
Jan 16, 202034:49
Canvas Mixtape Volume 1
Jan 01, 202034:42
Canvas Teacher Tree w/ The Amandas

Canvas Teacher Tree w/ The Amandas

Welcome to our first Teacher Tree Edition of The Canvascasters Podcast. Where Canvas Pandas talk shop from a classroom perspective and provide some “grab and go” ideas for listeners to take into their own classrooms!

In this episode, we chat with Amanda Kitchell, an English teacher at Twin Lakes High School, and Amanda Wilkerson a Computer Science and Programming Instructor at Central Nine.

When you hear how these two teachers are leveraging Canvas to create authentic, future-ready learning experiences for their students, you’re going to be blown away!

Episode 10: A Teacher Tree edition with not just one, but TWO Amazing Amandas!

Dec 22, 201937:44
Canvas Sorcery w/Kevin Self

Canvas Sorcery w/Kevin Self

There is more than one EPISODE 9 releasing to the world this weekend!  

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Canvascasters Podcast!  In this episode, we go for a deep dive of Canvas with Kevin Self from Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.

We can’t wait to hear the three things that Kevin pulls out of their Canvas Bookbag.  Let’s get into it!

Using Blueprint courses in Canvas

Using Groups for differentiation of instruction for struggling learners or EL students.

Kevin Self @LCHS_Physics

Dec 20, 201928:09
Canvas Community w/ Renee & Scott

Canvas Community w/ Renee & Scott

It finally happened...

Our first CanvasLMS HQ guests are on the show!

In this episode we get an insider look straight from those who oversee the Canvas Community! Renee Carney (@ReneeMCarney) & Scott Dennis (@scottwdennis) join us for an exciting conversation about the new Community changes as well as the Canvas Advocacy program! Renee is the current Manager of Community at Instructure, while Scott leads as the Director of Community and Documentation. Both have an awesome team of Canvas employees at multiple locations. You aren't going to want to miss their insights into what the Canvas Community means to them and the future of professional learning networks on their platform.

In this episode we discuss:

Their direction of the Canvas Community platform. Design changes and tough conversations.  Details on their transition away from "Canvasadors" to Canvas Advocates.
Dec 09, 201941:45
Canvas Ironman w/J. Kyle Beimfohr

Canvas Ironman w/J. Kyle Beimfohr

Welcome to The Canvascasters Podcast.

In this episode, J. Kyle Beimfohr (@kbeimfohr) joins us from Zionsville, Indiana!  Kyle is a Technology Integration Specialist for Zionsville Community Schools.  Kyle facilitates outstanding learning opportunities for both teachers and students throughout his district and the state of Indiana.  Kyle has been working with the Canvas LMS for a long time and has been an amazing resource in Indiana for teachers looking to get better with the platform.   Finally, Kyle has recently, along with our friend Dianna Knox, taken the lead in our Indiana Canvas User Group.

In this episode we discuss:

The importance of design with "littles" using Canvas The vitality of Canvas User Groups The power of the Media Recorder in Canvas Much more!

Kyle's Shout-outs:

Dianna Knox @talkintechccs

Megan Tolin @mltolin

Kona Jones @KonaRJones



Nov 23, 201939:47
Chilling w/ The Canvascasters

Chilling w/ The Canvascasters

In this episode, a "hostful"  as The Canvascasters join together to catch you up on happenings around their schools! Join Eddie Small (@smallindiana) & Marcus Painter (@edtechmarcus) as they dive into their roles and open up about failures they have had in education.

In this episode:

Marcus discusses his 1:1 story and ventures into sending devices home, as well as student-curated video content. Eddie opens up about Central Nine's creation of Central Square and his strategies towards Individualized Learning w/ connecthub.io Their failure moments in education, and their Canvas Big 3! (Studio, Studio, Studio) Hang on through the end of the episode as they announce an opportunity to grab OFFICIAL CANVAS SWAG!

A special thanks to all our listeners and recent followers of the podcast.

Sky the Spirit @skyvking (Florida)
Has started a blog, available in the Canvas Community w/episode recaps and resources!

Amanda Ketay @amandaketay (Utah)
Being awesome and hanging out at HECC last week.

Mandi Bush @mandibushDLC (Texas)
Lauren Richardson @richardson_edu (Ohio)
Nadine Gilkenson @nadinegilkenson (Indiana)
Seth Slater @mrsethslater (Indiana)

Nov 16, 201936:40
Canvas Worldwide w/ Chris Giles
Nov 06, 201938:06
Canvas OL w/ Kona Jones (Part 2)
Oct 30, 201927:02
Caninnovate w/ Kona Jones (Part 1)
Oct 26, 201943:15
Canvas Tea w/ Paul Towers

Canvas Tea w/ Paul Towers

Welcome to The Canvascasters Podcast. In this episode we go "across the pond" and chat with our good friend Paul Towers (@towers1983) who is an Educational Developer at the University of Wolverhampton in the United Kingdom. Paul has been a Canvas VLE/LMS Jedi facilitating trainings and learning around the globe!

In this episode we discuss:

Paul's background in education and identifying creativity in Professional Development. What it means to connect with user across the globe. Paul's "Fortune Teller/Cootie Catcher" origami creation. Big takeaways from CanvasCon 2019 in Barcelona, Spain Who to follow this week: Kona Jones (@KonaRJones), Beth Crook (@bethcrook) Kenny Nicholl (@kennynicholl

A special thanks to all our listeners and recent followers of the podcast.

Ms. Z @MsZenTech Colleen Haag @chaag_cbsd Faye Ellis @fayenicole Gabrielle Feliciani @g_feliciani Chris Hitchcock @chitch94
Oct 10, 201930:08
Canvas Love w/ Megan Tolin

Canvas Love w/ Megan Tolin

The Canvascasters kick off their unofficial Canvas LMS podcast with special guest Megan Tolin (@mltolin). In this episode they chat about their educational story, background, and love for all things Canvas LMS.
Oct 04, 201933:24
Allow us to introduce ourselves...
Sep 26, 201901:19