Canvas Master Class: The Secondary Survival Guide

Think of this as a "home inspection" for your digital classroom; we’re going to make sure everything is bolted down, polished, and ready for students. Ditch the digital clutter. We’ll walk through a professional "Course Audit" checklist to ensure your site is streamlined and user-friendly. You’ll also get a first look at the latest 2026 update, including Discussion Checkpoints (for better student engagement) and Enhanced Rubrics. You’ll leave with a high-performance course that is fully optimized, organized, and ready to launch on day one. 

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Canva Lesson Assignments: Interactive Magic in Canva

• Stop handing out static PDFs and start creating digital experiences that students actually want to click on. Transform your standard lessons into interactive masterpieces. We’ll dive into Canva’s "hidden" features to build"drag-and-drop" digital activities and assignments that incorporate video and animation. If you think Canva is just for posters, prepare to have your mind blown. No more boring "fill-in-the-blank" docs. You’ll leave with a high-engagement digital assignment ready to drop into your LMS on day one.

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Ready to take your Quizizz skills to the next level? In this hands-on session, we’ll go beyond the basics and explore the full potential of Quizizz. You’ll dive into the massive library of pre-made content, discover powerful features you might not be using yet, and start building your own collection of custom quizzes and activities. Whether you're looking to spice up your assessments or boost student engagement, this session will give you fresh ideas and tools to make Quizizz work even harder for you. Let’s get quizzical!

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Looking for fresh ways to grab your students’ attention and keep them engaged? This session is all about tech tools that bring learning to life. We’ll explore interactive platforms like Figjam, Gimkit, Canva, and more—each one offering creative ways to make lessons more dynamic, collaborative, and fun. Whether you want to foster teamwork, encourage creativity, or gamify your classroom, you’ll walk away with ready-to-use ideas that keep students curious and connected. Come play, explore, and get inspired! 

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Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference! In this session, we’ll explore a variety of time-saving, sanity-saving tech tips to boost your everyday teaching. From must-have Chrome extensions and shortcuts to clever Google hacks and super useful websites, you’re guaranteed to walk away with at least one “Why didn’t I know this before?!” moment. Perfect for any teacher looking to work smarter—not harder—with technology. 

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This session is designed for educators who want to enrich their classrooms with innovative, custom-made resources. Explore Canva, recreate Canvas courses, create Slides or Sheets Templates or activities, and more!  Come ready to innovate, create, and leave with ready-to-use materials that will engage your students and enhance their learning experiences. 

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You’ve got the basics—now let’s bring School AI into the classroom in meaningful ways! This follow-up session is all about digging deeper into what School AI can do and exploring how to make it work for you and your students. We’ll spend time sharing ideas, testing out features, and brainstorming real classroom applications together. You’ll hear how others are using it, get inspired by creative approaches, and leave with practical ways to start integrating AI into your lessons. Come ready to collaborate, explore, and take the next step! 

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Ready to expand your AI toolbox? In this session, we’ll explore a variety of innovative AI tools designed to save you time and amplify your impact in the classroom. From Snorkl AI for giving fast, meaningful feedback to image generators that bring visuals to life (and plenty more in between), you’ll get hands-on with tools that can streamline your workflow and spark new ideas. Whether you're curious or already hooked on AI, this session will open up fresh possibilities for teaching and learning. 

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This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the most recent changes to the Google Suite Tools (Slides, Sheets, Docs, etc) and provide practical demonstrations of how to integrate these tools effectively.    Time will also be given to answer any questions the participants may have regarding the use of these tools. 

• Unlock the potential of AI in education with our engaging session designed to introduce teachers to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence.  Discover what A.I. is, learn the art of crafting effective prompts, and explore practical ways to incorporate A.I. into your lesson planning.  This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to enhance your teaching strategies, foster creativity, and personalize learning experiences for your students using cutting-edge AI technology.

This session will continue the morning session with a shift in focus to using A.I. to create assessments.  You do not need to attend the first session to attend this session.  

Explore the transformative journey from passive technology consumption to active content creation in this session.  Learn ways to empower students to move beyond merely consuming technology (watching videos, online worksheets, etc) to creating content using technology tools like WeVideo, Canva, Flippity, and more!   Join us to inspire a generation of innovators and creators! 

• This session is designed for educators who want to enrich their classrooms with innovative, custom-made resources. Explore Canva, recreate Canvas courses, create Slides or Sheets Templates or activities, and more!  Come ready to innovate, create, and leave with ready-to-use materials that will engage your students and enhance their learning experiences.

• Unlock the potential of AI in education with our engaging session designed to introduce teachers to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence.  Discover what A.I. is, learn the art of crafting effective prompts, and explore practical ways to incorporate A.I. into your lesson planning.  This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to enhance your teaching strategies, foster creativity, and personalize learning experiences for your students using cutting-edge AI technology.