Greetings Everyone!

As you’re wrapping up final to-dos for the end of the semester, here’s your final NET+ Canvas program newsletter of the year:

Instructure Acquisition Complete

As of November 13, Instructure announced the close of its acquisition by investment funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Dragoneer, a growth-oriented investor, for $23.60 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of approximately $4.8 billion. You can read more about this news in Instructure’s Press Release. As a reminder to all NET+ Canvas subscribing institutions, we can confidently say that we expect no changes to the NET+ Canvas program or to the agreements in place with participating institutions as a result of this acquisition.

"We could not be more excited to begin the next phase of our journey as the mission-critical educational operating system that schools, institutions and companies rely on to improve outcomes for lifelong learners. Having KKR's support will help us double down on core markets, scale our global reach at a faster pace and unlock new opportunities as we continue to innovate and enhance Canvas and the Instructure Learning Ecosystem." –Steve Daly, CEO of Instructure

Key Takeaways for NET+ Canvas Program:

  • The current Internet2/Instructure Business Agreement is in effect until 2033, providing predictability on terms and pricing for all existing services.
  • In the case where Instructure is acquired, any assignee is bound by the terms of the Business Agreement between Instructure and Internet2. (BA 9.9(b))
  • In short, what Instructure could do before, it can do after – nothing more or less.

For any further questions or concerns, please contact netplus@internet2.edu or consider filling out the Service Advisory Board contact form.

Community News - Dec 2024

In case you missed it, the NET+ team has been hard at work these last few months to deliver a collection of webinar events called Discovering the Power of NET+ Services. This nine-part series guided participants through the NET+ Programs, introducing them to Program Managers, showcasing community activities, highlighting special contract terms and higher education-focused pricing, and demonstrating how to maximize program benefits.

I dove into all-things NET+ Canvas, NET+ Panopto, and NET+ LabArchives in my session on October 17, and the recording can be found here. If you’re interested in navigating through resources shared during the session, feel free to download the webinar slides here.

UP NEXT: We’re hosting a special webinar tomorrow, 12/03, for our NET+ Canvas subscribing institutions on AI Literacy in Higher Education. Event details can be found below: 

Webinar: AI Literacy in Higher Education

Date & Time: Wednesday, December 03 @ 2pm ET

Description: 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.

Joining Info: This event is available for NET+ Canvas subscribers. Please email lhanks@internet2.edu if you have not yet received a link register.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Program Resources:

NET+ Canvas Wiki Page • Data Governance Wiki Page • Canvas LMS Cloud Scorecard

Advisory Board Updates - Dec 2024

The NET+ Canvas Service Advisory Board had an eventful last few months, focusing on strategic initiatives, product updates, and maintaining its role as a trusted advisor for Instructure during a period of change. Highlights included a detailed "State of Instructure" briefing in August, where Chris Ball, President & COO, addressed the company's acquisition by KKR and its implications for international growth, product development, and the NET+ community. In September, the board began planning a Q4 town hall to support AI literacy among program subscribers and reviewed updates to the SAB Action Plan. October welcomed Matt Mooney from the University of Utah as a new board member and featured discussions on the Headlamp product with Trey Bean. Looking into the last few weeks of the year, our SAB will be reflecting on 2024 goals and plans for 2025. 

If you have any ideas for 2025, questions for the SAB, or overall program feedback, please reach out to the Board by filling out this form. 

SAB Resources:

Wiki Home Page • Meeting Agendas • Charter • 2024 Goals • Contact Form

Instructure Announcements - Dec 2024

  • Instructure Unveils Comprehensive Lifelong Learning Report: Trends & Insights from K-12 to Career → Read More
  • Half of Higher Ed Institutions Now Use AI for Outcomes Tracking, But Most Lag in Implementing Comprehensive Learner Records → Read More
  • Instructure Integrates Microsoft Reflect with Canvas LMS, Expands Mental Wellness Resources Ahead of World Mental Health Day → Read More
  • Instructure Launches First-of-its-Kind Education Policy Atlas to Aid in Identifying Funding Requirements for Every State → Read More

Around Internet2 & Beyond - Dec 2024

The NET+ team is launching a Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey to gather feedback from program participants. The survey will be distributed to different cohorts over the coming months, so please keep an eye out for an email invitation. Your participation is highly encouraged, as your feedback will help us understand how we can better meet your needs and improve NET+ programs.

We’re also very excited to share that Pathify has joined Internet2 as our newest NET+ Program. Read the announcement for more information on how to get involved. For more NET+ news, check out our latest quarterly newsletter, Catching Up on the Cloud. 


Wishing you a peaceful end to the semester! For questions or ideas about the NET+ Canvas program, contact me at lhanks@internet2.edu. For concerns related to pricing, order forms, agreement terms, etc. please reach out to netplus@internet2.edu. 

(P.s. Do you have colleagues that might benefit from receiving this newsletter? Please let me know so we can add them to the mailing list!)

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