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Welcome to The Canvascasters Podcast.

Kona Jones (2x) has graciously accepted our invitation to return to the show to discuss how DISTANCE LEARNING doesn’t mean DISTANT! Kona is the Director of Online Learning and facilitator of the Faculty Academy at Richland Community College in Illinois.  Kona is a Canvas power-user and has been a mainstay in the Canvas Community for years

Find Kona Jones on Twitter @KonaRJones

*****Rocketbook Panda Planner Giveaway*****

To enter make a short video or picture showing why YOU need help with organization in your teaching and/or personal life! Mention @canvascasters, @getrocketbook, and #CanvasPands (on any social media platform) by August 28th!

CanvasCon Online is October 15th and its’ FREE!!!  An amazing day of online learning will be offered by some of the most powerful Pandas in the Canvas Community.  You’ll have the chance to learn from some of the very best!  Don’t miss it!  Check-out the show notes for the link to register, or go to www.instructure.com/canvas/events/canvascon

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Finding Happiness by Dj Quads http://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads

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In this episode of The Canvascasters Podcast - Marcus & Eddie make big announcements on their professional lives. We talk why we do what we do, thank the supporters we have, and get into the Bitmoji Classroom that has swept the CanvasLMS social media feeds/

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CanvasCon

In this episode of The Canvascasters Podcast:

Marcus and Eddie explain their new donation drive for the podcast and get a chance to catch up with THREE amazing educators as they give you ACTIONABLE items to do right away to gear up for your summer. Join Stephen Taylor, Jonathan Yoder, and Stevie Frank for this very fun episode!

In this episode of The Canvascasters Podcast:

Dr. Betinna Love joins the show!

Dr. Bettina L. Love is an award-winning author and Associate Professor of Educational Theory & Practice at the University of Georgia. Dr. Love is also one of the field’s most esteemed educational researchers in the area of Hip Hop education. Her research focuses on the ways in which urban youth negotiate Hip Hop music and culture to form social, cultural, and political identities to create new and sustaining ways of thinking about urban education and intersectional social justice. Her work is also concerned with how teachers and schools working with parents and communities can build communal, civically engaged schools rooted in intersectional social justice for the goal of equitable classrooms.

https://bettinalove.com/

Book:

We Want To Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom

https://www.amazon.com/Want-More-Than-Survive-Abolitionist/dp/0807069159/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1534517141&sr=8-1&keywords=bettina+love

Media:

https://bettinalove.com/media/

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Have you seen the #PandaMiles happening on Twitter?

We made a goal for the #CanvasFam to GO THE DISTANCE FOR LEARNING in the month of May by walking/hiking/jogging/biking/running 500 miles as a symbol of the great efforts put forth by educators, worldwide. Well, we crushed that goal and with 2 more weeks left in the month of May, we are gonna go hard!  1000 miles by My 31st!

Tweet your miles @canvascasters w/the #PandaMiles.

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Did you know that Canvas LMS goes LIVE nearly every day on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIN?  If you haven’t tuned-in to one of these live webinars, check them out this week!  Some of the strongest voices in the Canvas Community and beyond share distance learning strategies, triumphs and defeats, stories of leadership, approaches to community engagement, and useful tips and tricks for all users.

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/video-hub?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=&lead_source_description=&CampaignID=

What's a Canvas Backpack? It's really just a clever way of showcasing the Canvascasters' favorite Canvas tips and tricks. You won't want to miss this session, where we dive into some of their favs, as well as showcase how to use them.

https://twitter.com/canvaslms/status/1251186338361032707?s=21

https://www.facebook.com/CanvasLMS/videos/1696946493781532

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMoGUEqWDIE

In this episode of The Canvascasters Podcast:

Rosie Santiago (@Rosielivenlearn) joins the show from Claremont Immersion School in Arlington, Virginia.  An instructional technology coordinator with over 14 years of the educational experience. Rosie is passionate about language in relation to STEAM for all learners across disciplinary studies. Her elementary school uses Canvas exclusively K-5. When she isn't crushing robotics competitions or coaching her teachers on the ways of the Canvas force she spends her time with her husband Jesus, daughter Sophia, and their rescue dog Angelo.  

Rosie’s Backpack

Hildi's Phone Number

Canvas Community

Canvas Guides

Rosie's Must Follows:

@charlesrandolph3 - Colleague and Mentor

@mrjonesteaches - ISTE STEM Co-Chair 

@davidlocket - Solar System Ambassador

@iamDrWill - Host of The Dr. Will Show

InstructureCon2020 details!

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/news/instructurecon

Educator Of The Year Nominations Now Open!

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/blog/2020-educator-year-nominations-are-open

In this episode of The Canvascasters Podcast:

Travis Thurston joins the show from Utah State University’s Office of Empowering Teaching Excellence. Travis directs all professional development programming for ETE developing and facilitating seminars, workshops, and a teaching conference focused on the improvement of teaching

Travis discusses the need for teachers to choose their own professional development path and his love for micro-credentialing and badging inside Canvas LMS.

Travis’ Backpack

Discussions (Peer Review, Gallery Walks)

Check out some of some great videos provided by Travis!

Expand Your Social:

Ryan Seilhamer @rseilham

Michelle Pacansky-Brock @brocansky

#DigitalPowerUps

#InstructDev

InstructureCon2020 details!

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/news/instructurecon

Educator Of The Year Nominations Now Open!

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/blog/2020-educator-year-nominations-are-open

In this episode of The Canvascasters Podcast:

Marcus and Eddie give a quick update on things going on inside our districts and how we are all currently being affected by Covid19 in education. This episode will also break down some of the best things we’ve seen come out of the last few months and how Canvas is helping us both achieve digital instruction continuity while in full-on disruption mode.

Webinars w/Canvas Jedi

Facebook link:

https://www.facebook.com/CanvasLMS/videos/prepare-for-distance-learning-with-canvas-lms-experts/533860590573843/

Canvas Community link:

https://community.canvaslms.com/events/3022-prepare-for-distance-learning-with-canvas-lms-experts

InstructureCon2020 details!

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/news/instructurecon

Educator Of The Year Nominations Now Open!

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/blog/2020-educator-year-nominations-are-open

In this episode of The Canvascasters Podcast:

Van Bardell and Ryne Jungling join us from the great state of North Dakota to discuss their journey with MasteryPaths. Van teaches Math at Mandan Middle while Ryne molds minds as an AP Dual-Credit US History Teacher at Mandan High School. Both have 10 years of experience in the classroom and 5 years of CanvasLMS instruction.

InstructureCon2020 details!

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/news/instructurecon

Educator Of The Year Nominations Now Open!

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/blog/2020-educator-year-nominations-are-open

Episode Mentions:

Don Wettrick

Bethany Petty

Dr. Brad Johnson

Jon Gordon - Energy Bus

In this episode, the Canvascasters welcome Khaled Al-ankar to the show. Khaled is Head of E-learning & Libraries at the Hull College Group. With the main focus on blended learning and innovation using widening participation delivery models that enhance the pedagogy of both staff and students. He is a passionate believer in EdTech and learner voice and is a proud Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. He holds a Degree in Computer Science and a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education. As most of us in this role, he has had to wear many hats including working as a Data Analyst, Developer, Learning Practitioner, Teacher, and Learning Technologist. Khaled has been using Canvas since 2017. You can follow him on Twitter @khaledal_ankar!

In this episode:

Khaled's who to follow:

Kerry Wray - @wraykerrywray

Mark Anderson - @ictevangelist

Steven Taylor - @SteTaylorGFA

InstructureCon2020 details!

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/news/instructurecon