Bamboo Beat

 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, and envisioning the future of Commons in education, from global collaboration to curriculum alignment. Listen in as we unravel the potential of Canvas Commons and its impact on the future of education.

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 of building trust in credentials and the need for a comprehensive learner record. The episode also highlights success stories from institutions such as Wichita State University and Alamo Community College. The TrustEd Micro-Credential Coalition will debut its credentials framework at the upcoming Credential Summit.

For more information, be sure to visit these websites: 

Digital Credentials Summit

TrustEd Microcredential Framework

1EdTech Digital Credentials Information 

Announcement about new Learning and Employment Resume Standard (LER-RS) 

Wichita State University and Alamo Colleges success stories

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 open educational resource platform, statewide and beyond. This episode showcases the transformative potential of collaborative partnerships and how those opportunities leave a broader impact on the communities they serve.

Listen to the California Educators Together Podcast on Spotify or learn more about the High-Quality Instructional Materials project. For more information, reach out to the CaET team at [email protected].
For a transcript of this episode, click here.

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.

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 prioritize accessibility, providing customizable interfaces and tools to meet diverse needs.

Be sure to check out 7 Pillars of Accessibility Hub referenced in this episode to level up in your accessibility knowledge!

For a full transcript of this episode, please click here.

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 Vince Kellen, CIO of UC San Diego, and Greg Stinsa, Collaborations Manager at UC San Diego. 

To learn more and to connect with Vince and Greg, check out these resources: 

• “AI: Friend or Foe” Educause article Educause article: 

• UC San Diego’s StudentActivityHub.com

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 2023 and we can't wait for an even better 2024!

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 country continue to teach their students, despite the ever-changing, unstable conditions resulting from the Russian-Ukrainian war. Learn how Arpad is introducing Canvas Free For Teacher to a number of Ukrainian teachers and his hopes for the future of the program. 

If you would like to share your teaching ideas, course templates, Canvas FFT tips, resources and more, please send those ideas via email to [email protected].

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 about 1EdTech, visit their website at www.1edtech.org.

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, great use cases, and fun way you, too, can incorporate AI tools like ChatGPT into your coursework. 

Instructure has also several resources specifically for generative AI, so be sure and check these out: