Michelle Romano

Michelle Romano

Senior Manager, K-12 Content Marketing

Michelle Romano is the Senior Manager of K-12 Content Marketing at Instructure. Having spent most of her career in edtech, she has a deep appreciation for the transformative power of education and genuinely believes teachers have the most important job in the world. Professionally, she’s passionate about sharing content that benefits the K-12 community. Personally, she loves a good book, a delicious meal, and watching her two daughters become awesome humans.

More From Michelle Romano

Jul 06, 2023
Top 10 AI Learnings from ISTE
One theme is clear after ISTE in Philadelphia this year, artificial intelligence (AI) is on everyone’s mind. We were there listening and taking notes, and we walked away with a deeper understanding of where AI is today, how educators use it, the concerns surrounding it, and a glimpse into its future and impact on education.  Here are the top ten AI learnings we’re holding onto as we move forward. 1. AI is here to stay. And it’s already been here for a while–from the development of Read More...
Sep 08, 2023
10 Ways to Gamify Your Classroom with an LMS
As technology continues to be a pillar of K-12 education, how can it be used to create immersive, personalized learning experiences in the classroom? One answer is gamification within the LMS! A recent study showed that gamification presents a variety of advantages for learners, such as increased enjoyment (67%), extra motivation(~50%), and enhanced learning (more than 60%). Additionally, it can foster creativity and higher interest levels, provide immediate feedback, and improve student Read More...
Mar 09, 2023
3 Tips for Embracing Technology to Support Student Success
As technology continues to play an integral role in our everyday lives, the need to embrace its presence in the classroom is more important than ever before. Even with the return to in-person learning, the continued use of technology in K-12 education supports innovative pedagogical strategies that prepare students for 21st-century skills. With the right approach, technology can act as a bridge to help connect teachers and students, creating an environment of collaboration and consistency. Read More...
Sep 20, 2022
Equitable by Design: Your UDL + Canvas LMS Checklist
When building your courses in Canvas, it’s essential to design with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in mind to ensure all content and activities are accessible for your students. We were lucky enough to be joined by Andrea Earl and Christian Miraglia at InstructureCon 2022. Their session provided quick tips and best practices for building equitable courses using tools from right within Canvas LMS. What is UDL? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework developed by Read More...
Oct 13, 2022
Creating Voice & Choice in Professional Learning: A Virtual Virginia Spotlight
Providing students with an engaging learning experience is a primary focus for many teachers. And rightfully so. Innovative pedagogy encourages teachers to empower students with personalized, meaningful learning opportunities. So when it comes to professional learning, shouldn't teachers also be the recipients of relevant and meaningful learning opportunities that help expand their knowledge base and improve their practice? Understanding that supporting educators is critical to having a Read More...
Aug 29, 2022
Leveraging Canvas LMS for Student Engagement
Relationships are the foundation of every classroom, and research has shown that building relationships with students is key for educators to help students unlock their true potential. But as the format for learning shifted at the beginning of the pandemic, the environment in which those relationships are formed has continued to change for some. While most educators were comfortable building connections within the four walls of their classroom, the continuation of online and blended learning Read More...

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