Ah, education…a world filled with mysterious marvels. From K12 to Higher Ed, educational change and innovation are everywhere. And with that comes a few lessons, too. Each episode, EduCast3000 hosts, Melissa Loble and Ryan Lufkin, will break down the fourth wall and reflect on what’s happening in education – the good, the bad, and, in some cases, the just plain chaotic. This is the most transformative time in the history of education, so if you’re passionate about the educational system and ...
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Join Nicole Hiers as she guides you through the world of teaching and learning. Each episode, Nicole will amplify client voices, explore effective teaching methods, and showcase the power of Instructure products. From inspiring success stories to innovative teaching techniques, we’re here to energize your everyday. So, pump up the volume and get ready for the beat to drop, as we navigate how to make teaching and learning more accessible and enjoyable for all. Subscribe, share, and join the c ...
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In this episode, Ryan and Melissa interview Mark Bramwell, the Director of Strategic Digital Partnerships at Oxford. They discuss the importance of green skills and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) in today's world. Mark emphasizes the need for strong leadership, effective communication, analytical skills, and innovation in driving the g…
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In this episode, Ryan Lufkin and Melissa Loble interview Daisy Bennett, Instructure's data protection officer, about data privacy in education. Daisy shares her background in privacy and security and discusses the importance of data privacy in the digital age. She explains the various legislation in place to protect student data in both K-12 and hi…
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In this episode, Nicole and guest co-host Tim are joined by Loryn Martini to discuss setting and achieving goals in both personal and professional life. They explore the importance of prioritizing goals, breaking them down into manageable tasks, and overcoming barriers. They also discuss the concept of SMART goals and how they can help in goal achi…
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Dr. Mary Styers, joins Ryan and Melissa tot discusses the importance of evidence in ed tech decision making. She shares her journey into research and her passion for working directly with educators. Dr. Styers also highlights the annual evidence report released by Learn Platform, which examines the usage and efficacy of ed tech tools. The report re…
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In this episode, Melissa Loble and Ryan Lufkin sit down with Rachel Orston, the Chief Customer Officer at Instructure, to explore the evolving landscape of customer success. Rachel shares her journey into the field, highlighting the importance of driving both business and learner outcomes. She discusses the future of customer success, emphasizing t…
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In this episode, Nicole Hiers welcomes Tina Cassidy and Sam Mathis to discuss the impact of Instructure's tool adoption platform, Impact. They explore the three main pillars of Impact: messaging, support, and insights, and how these contribute to an institution's adoption goals. They also discuss the life cycle of Impact, its creative uses, and the…
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In this episode of InstructureCast, Melissa and Ryan discuss assessment with guest Joel Hernandez, CTO of eLumen. They explore the connection between student learning and objectives, as well as the broader impact of assessment on course, program, and institutional assessment. They discuss the different meanings of assessment in education and the ro…
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In this episode, Melissa & Ryan chat with Dr. Benjamin Motz and Dr. Mary Murphy about experimental research and the Terracotta Project. They discuss the need for tools like Terracotta to improve the evidence base in education and the challenges of conducting educational research. Terracotta, an open-source LMS plugin, enables teachers to manipulate…
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In this episode, we dive into the world of standards-based grading and its important role in education. Our discussion centers around the use of Mastery Connect and Canvas Outcomes as essential tools for assessing student mastery skills effectively. Our guests share their personal experiences and insights on utilizing these platforms to enhance the…
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In this episode, Ryan and Melissa explore the intricacies of data governance in education with Unicon CEO Kate Valenti. Discussion focuses on the challenges institutions face in aligning and managing their data, as well as stressing the pivotal role of effective data management practices in the world of AI. Background on Unicon’s Data & Analytics P…
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In this episode of the Bamboo Beat host Nicole Hiers welcomes special guests Cory Chitwood, Sam Christ, and Danielle Lentz to discuss the diverse training options available through Instructure. The conversation delves into the evolution of training over the years, emphasizing the importance of community and user-centered approaches. From insights o…
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This episode of the Bamboo Beat with Nicole Hiers celebrates International Women's Day and Women's History Month. The conversation highlights the history of International Women's Day and the contributions of women throughout history. It also focuses on the women at Instructure who have shaped the company and the personal and professional growth of …
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In this episode, Melissa Loble and Ryan Lufkin interview Matthew Pittinsky, the founder of Parchment, the world’s largest academic credential management platform and network that was recently acquired by Instructure. They discuss Parchment's history, mission, and role in the education industry. The conversation highlights the importance of serving …
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In this episode of the Bamboo Beat; Nicole Hiers, Don Lourcey, Da’Shira Jackson, and Kimberly Duhé delve into the collaborative world of Canvas Commons with insights from educators who have navigated this inspiring landscape. The group explores strategies for integrating Commons into teaching practices, addressing challenges around content curation…
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In this episode of InstructureCast Ryan Lufkin discusses the future of credentialing and credentialing standards in the education industry with guests, Kelly Hoyland and Rob Coyle from 1EdTech. Kelly and Rob provide insights on digital badges, micro-credentialing, and the work of the TrustEd Micro-Credential Coalition. They emphasize the importance…
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In this episode of the Bamboo Beat, Nicole Hiers sits down with Eddie Gonzalez, Director of the High-Quality Instructional Materials project at Kern County Superintendent of Schools. They delve into the collaborative efforts between KCSOS and Instructure, highlighting how the project empowers educators to create high-quality lesson plans for an ope…
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Ryan Lufkin sits down to chat with Unizin’s Interim CEO Bart Pursel about all things related to the Unizin Data Platform, data, analytics, AI and how institutions can use that data and tools to better support research into student success, ultimately driving toward continuous innovation. Learn more about the Unizin Data Platform here. --- Send in a…
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In this episode of the Bamboo Beat, Nicole Hiers interviews Saša Stojic, Jenna Ashley, and Anthony Marcasciano as they embrace the heart of accessibility. This episode highlights inclusivity and empowerment, exploring the concept of broader diversity and lasting impact. The conversation also delves into how Instructure's technology products priorit…
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Take a deep dive into how generative AI is changing how both higher ed and K-12 administrators are researching and analyzing student data and analytics. Melissa and Ryan explore what the University of California San Diego is doing and how their work is now being shared with other institutions across the country. In this episode, you’ll hear from Vi…
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In this letter to Santa for the 2023 holiday season, Bamboo Beat Host Nicole Hiers shares a love list with the Jolly Old Elf of all the amazing things Instructure has received throughout the year. The entire InstructureCast team of hosts and producers wants to send all our listeners our warmest holiday wishes! We thank you all for an incredible 202…
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In this special bonus episode, Melissa and Ryan invite Arpad Arokhaty, Instructure’s Manager of Technical Support in EMEA, to the podcast. While Arpad currently lives in Hungary, he grew up in Ukraine. Keeping in touch with his former teachers and hearing of their incredible struggles, he knew he wanted to find ways to help all educators in the cou…
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In this week’s episode, Melissa Loble and Ryan Lufkin visit with Jeanne Imbriale, Vice President of Operations and Member Relations for 1EdTech, previously known as IMS Global. Jeanne shares the role of the non-profit, member-driven organization, insights about the services 1EdTech provides, and upcoming events and initiatives. To learn even more a…
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It's been a year since the official launch of ChatGPT and the buzz around generative AI in the classroom. Have you taken the leap and experimented with all the possibilities? Whether you are now a pro or have yet to dip your foot in the AI pool, check out what our guest Zach Pendleton, Instructure’s Chief Architect, has to say about the cautions, g…
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In this episode of InstructureCast, Melissa and Ryan take a new approach to the generative AI discussion -- turning to two people currently in the thick of their education journey, inviting them to share their experiences with ChatGPT. Simon Kaminer is a senior in high school at The High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College and …
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In this episode of the Bamboo Beat, Nicole Hiers departs from the typical format of our podcast to shine a spotlight on Instructure’s core – its employees. Join us as we delve into the heartfelt expressions of gratitude from just some of our incredible team members, we uncover the heart of gratitude at the core of Instructure’s success. --- Send in…
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Host Ryan Lufkin pulls in Instructure's VP of International Strategy, Sidharth Oberoi for a more global perspective on the results from the annual State of Student Success and Engagement in Higher Education. While some of the responses from EMEA and APAC regions echo those from North America, there were several areas, such as generative AI and the …
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In this episode of the Bamboo Beat, your host, Nicole Hiers, is joined by Kristin Lundstrum, Instructure Community Manager, and some very special Community members; Beth Crook, Matthew Jennings, Gregory Beyrer, Valentine King, and Kona Jones to celebrate our incredible 2 million member milestone! Join us to hear about how this panel has experienced…
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In this “breaking news” episode, InstructureCast host Ryan Lufkin walks through the details surrounding the White House’s new Executive Order on AI and just how Instructure contributed to the process. With a lot of information outlined in this “minisode,” we invite you to dive deeper into the details through these resources: Melissa Loble’s blog on…
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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 ed…
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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 an…
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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 c…
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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 --- …
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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 education…
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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 overco…
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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 progr…
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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 Co…
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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 succ…
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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 digi…
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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 m…
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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 …
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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 Co…
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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 g…
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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 e…
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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…
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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 Can…
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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 benef…
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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 Th…
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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 -…
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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 o…
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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…
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