NET+ Instructure Canvas

How will generative AI shape the future of learning? Join Instructure's Chief Architect, Zach Pendleton, for a crucial conversation addressing institutions', administrators', and faculty's questions about generative AI development on the Instructure Learning Platform. This webinar offers insights into Instructure's strategic vision for AI, the guiding principles behind its development, and a look at the key areas of focus for maximizing educator impact. This event was exclusive to NET+ Canvas subscribers. Reach out to lhanks@internet2.edu for access to the recording.

Join Ryan Lufkin, Instructure's VP of Global Academic Strategy for a conversation about artificial intelligence literacy in Higher Education. Educators are cautiously optimistic about the impact of generative AI on education, however they are hungry for insights into how to navigate the world of AI. We will discuss strategies Institutions can adopt to ensure the implementation of AI is safe, ethical, accessible, equitable, and impactful for teaching and learning. This event was exclusive to NET+ Canvas subscribers. Reach out to lhanks@internet2.edu for access to the recording.

If you're unable to attend InstructureCon, you can still catch the roadmap highlights! Join Chief Product Officer, Shiren Vijiasingam, to explore the latest product updates from Instructure. Get a sneak peek into how new access to insights and generative AI will help you drive impact and student engagement, and how our solutions help you build a safe, impactful, and interoperable edtech ecosystem that supports evidence-based decision-making. Lastly, you’ll learn how Instructure products are adapting to evolving learner needs over the course of their lifelong learning journey.

This event was open for all to attend. Watch the webinar recording here. The password to access is: cvXR4+11

In this meeting, we will discuss Instructure's current and upcoming initiatives in data governance, focusing on innovations in data retention for education. The agenda includes an open Q&A session, exploration of new concepts and solutions for data retention, and gathering feedback on product strategy and future plans. Key topics include course archiving features, configuration of data governance policies, and the implementation of hard deleting mechanisms, all aimed at improving data management.
This event was open to all NET+ Canvas program subscribers.

See press release for more information. Internet2 has been engaging with Instructure and the Service Advisory Board to share our research on KKR and field any questions or concerns. We'll continue to share any relevant information to program subscribers as needed. If you'd like to share your questions or concerns with the Service Advisory Board, please fill out this form. You may also contact Internet2 at netplus@internet2.edu. 

Get ready to experience a whole lot of learning, and a whole lot of fun! Registration is now open for InstructureCon 2024, and we hope you'll attend from July 9-11 at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. Whether you’re a seasoned Canvas user or new to the community, you’ll leave Instructure's annual conference with fresh ideas, new connections, and actionable takeaways. For questions, check out the FAQ page.

Instructure, working with Internet2, announced the creation of a Data Governance Advisory Council to address the rising data management and archiving needs of higher educational institutions. Comprising members from Instructure and Internet2, as well as representatives from various education institutions, the council seeks to recommend consistent data hygiene/governance standards. Read the full Press Release for more information. 

The NET+ Canvas SAB met in Salt Lake City for their annual in-person board meeting at Instructure's Global HQ office. The full day's agenda can be found here: 2024 SAB Agendas.

Thanks to everyone that was able to attend our most recent Town Hall outlining the details and benefits of Amendment #9. In September of 2023, an amendment was agreed upon between Instructure and Internet2 to update pricing schedules and introduce bundling for Internet2 members that purchase from Instructure. Meeting recording to be shared soon.