Bamboo Beat

In this episode of the Bamboo Beat, Nicole Hiers interviews Canvas Studio experts Samantha Matthis and Emily Koutsoyannis. With an overview of Canvas Studio, a highlight of its key features, and a bird’s eye view of its evolution, you won’t want to miss the inside scoop. The conversation delves into the practical applications of Canvas Studio in education, including insights from Samantha and Emil...

In this super-sized episode, Melissa and Ryan meet with two incredible educational experts, thought leaders, and long-time friends of Instructure, Professor Martin Bean, CBE, and Dr. James Henderson. Martin Bean is currently a professor at the University of New South Wales in Australia and CEO of The Bean Centre, an organization of collaborators and visionaries in the education and tech worlds tha...

Host Ryan Lufkin sits down with Instructure’s Director of Content Marketing, Jessica Griner, to discuss the six key trends that were revealed in the fourth annual State of Student Success and Engagement in Higher Education global survey.  To dig into the details of the report even more, click here .  And for more content on generative AI, be sure to check out our InstructureCast episode here and t...

Lauren Burlison Janoska, better known as the "Canvas Queen," is the featured guest on this week’s episode of InstructureCast. She shares with host Melissa Loble how she earned her title as the Canvas Queen and how she helps new-to-Canvas educators and even seasoned Canvas users improve their courses. YouTube Channel CanvasLMSQueen on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif...

Melissa Loble, recently named as Instructure’s Chief Academic Officer, chats with Instructure CEO Steve Daly about the significance behind the role and her three-pronged approach to the role: 1) contributing to the larger body of thought leadership in the educational space, 2) working on the ground with educators at all levels through the educational organizational structure, and 3) bringing and a...

In this episode of the Bamboo Beat, join your host Nicole Hiers as she interviews Brittany Jeanes, Jennifer Fribush, and Jennifer Hindes, to uncover their pioneering approach to implementing Canvas for Elementary in Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative. Together, they share their on-the-ground experiences, highlighting the challenges they've overcome and the successes they've achieved. Tune in to...

Hosts Melissa Loble and Ryan Lufkin welcome Amanda Sessions, an Instructure higher ed strategic customer service manager who is an expert on Competency-Based Education, or CBE. Learn how many higher ed institutions are embracing the CBE model of education, a model that gives learners the power to earn credentials through mastery, move through programs at their own pace, receive proactive guidance...

Host, Nicole Hiers, is joined by Renee Carney, Kristin Lundstrum, and Nathan Atkinson to talk all things Instructure Community. Shining a spotlight on the Community, this episode celebrates a significant milestone and introduces you to the new and exciting feature available in this space. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at the Instructure Community team and platform! Check out our Instructu...

In this episode, host, Nicole Hiers, joined by Don Lourcey, Sarah Hawkins, and Elizabeth Lourcey, delve into the unique challenges teachers face as they gear up for the new school year. From lesson planning to managing classroom dynamics, we discuss practical strategies to cope with stress, prevent burnout, and prioritize self-care, ensuring a successful and mentally healthy start to the school ye...

Hosts Melissa Loble and Ryan Lufkin visit with Texas A&M University’s Dr. Jocelyn Widmer and student Ellie Richter about how important mental health is and how technology can help support teachers and students. Through Richter and Widmer's efforts, Texas A&M students now have access to a mental health button within Canvas. Widmer has worked in digital and online education for more than 15...

Special guest hosts, Jenn Mitchell, Senior Director of Instructure's Product Marketing, and Karl Rectanus, SVP of K-12 Strategy at Instructure, dissect and discuss the details surrounding Instructure’s annual State of Assessment in K-12 Education survey.  Click here to read the full  State of Assessment in K-12 Education report. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...

Host, Nicole Hiers connects with Lizzy Rodriguez, Principal Learning Consultant at Instructure, Erin Mahoney-Ross, Learning Consultant at Instructure, and two incredible clients, Kristie Bigler from Indiana State University and Steven Sproles from Virtual Virginia! We talk about the Adoption Success Toolkit; what it is and the impact it has in the implementation of Canvas. Check out the Community...

Bamboo Beat Episode: Guest host Nicole Hiers hangs out with Deonne Johnson, Instructure’s Director of People & Culture, Lyndsey Martin, Principal Program and Curriculum Designer, Miranda McIntosh, Manager in Learning Services at Instructure, and Brittany Jeanes, Principal Instructional Designer at Instructure! We talk about the incredible Canvas Course Evaluation Checklist, why and how it was...

InstructureCast's new podcast hosts Melissa Loble, Instructure's Chief Customer Experience Officer, and Ryan Lufkin, VP of Global Strategy for Instructure, kick off the newly reformatted podcast, formerly known as Canvascasters, with a hot topic ... generative AI! Tune in to these edtech experts to learn all about Instructure's approach to AI and get a sneak peek into upcoming AI-powered tools wit...

Panda Pros are back! Guest host, Nicole Hiers gets the inside scoop on Instructure’s offering of Panda Pros this year. She is joined by Michelle Lattke, Senior Director of Learning Services, Jaime Jackson, Learning Consultant at Instructure, and Stella Hernandez, Principal Learning Consultant at Instructure. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes tour of everything you want to know about Panda Pros 2023 a...

Guest host, Nicole Hiers, joined by Rosina Monteiro, Manager in Learning Services, and Natalie Arias, Principal Learning Consultant approach Canvas best practices for usability and design. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/instructurecast/message

Guest host Nicole Hiers chats with Elizabeth Miller, Regional Director at Instructure, and Michael Kocher and Da’Shira Jackson, Program Managers at Instructure. They discuss the world of gamification and credentialing, and how Instructure’s products support engagement in online and hybrid learning environments. Canvas Credentials Community Blog Canvas Credentials Discussion --- Send in a voice mes...

Explore how the Principal's Corner can infuse connection and communication within Canvas. Guest host Nicole Hiers connects with Chasina Worman, Brittany Firestone, Dr. KC Testerman, and Mark Sluzky, Instructure’s Principal Learning Consultants, and Dr. Jackie Ashmore, Principal of Chaputnguak School & Amaqigciq School! The group discusses the benefits of a Principal’s Corner to empower educato...

Guest host Nicole Hiers meets up with Sam Christ, Instructure's Principal Learning Experience Designer, and Nancy Lowery, Cengage Marketing Manager for Instructor & Learning Management Systems. The trio talks about the new partnership Instructure now has with Cengage, as part of the LMS' Training Services Portal. To learn more, read this blog in The Community: Welcome-Cengage-to-the-Training-S...

Guest host and Instructure Customer Marketer, Shelly Ruff, huddles up with Product Manager Jacqueline Coolidge and K-12 CSM Michael Prosia to talk about the newest, FREE, feature in Canvas — Admin Analytics. Links for more information: • Knowledge is Power: 10 Ways Admin Analytics Transforms Teaching • The Community's Admin Analytics Resource Hub --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://po...

Shelly and guest co-host Amber Williams huddle-up with Janie Solinski -Ruddy to talk about the new and improved Training Services Portal for Canvas. We also talk #ConfettiWithCanvas and talk mental wellness moments with our #CanvasFam! Submit your #ConfettiWithCanvas moments, and win stuff!! Let's Share the Shine! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/instructurecast...

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!   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/instructurecast/message

The Canvascasters Podcast co-host, Marcus Painter, appears on the BISD BirdCast Podcast to face-off against an old friend, Matt Miller! The challenge was fierce, but the conversation and ideas were better!  What a great episode! Check-out the following: https://ditchthattextbook.com/ Follow the BISD BirdCast on Twitter: @BISDBirdCast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...

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 mos...