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October 28, 2021

Instructure, Utah Jazz Team Up to Honor Educators with Season-Long Educator Appreciation Program and Awards Dinner

Nominations Now Open and First Teacher to be Recognized at Nov. 11 Jazz Game SALT LAKE CITY (October 28, 2021)– Instructure, the Salt Lake City-based makers of the Canvas Learning Management System, and the Utah Jazz today announced a new partnership aimed at recognizing local educators at Jazz games throughout the season. The program, “Utah Jazz Most Valuable Educators, presented by Instructure” invites the Utah community to nominate local educators who are making an impact in their schools and
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October 18, 2021

New Impact by Instructure Now Available for K-12 Institutions to Improve Edtech Tool Usage and Adoption

Join October 20th Webinar to Learn More SALT LAKE CITY — Oct 18 2021 — Instructure, the makers of Canvas LMS, today announced that Impact by Instructure is available for K-12 institutions. In July, Instructure announced its acquisition and rebranding of EesySoft as “Impact by Instructure,” a solution designed to help institutions support teachers in the adoption of education technologies, seamlessly navigate new platforms, and to evaluate the impact they have on student engagement and outcomes
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October 07, 2021

Angela Duckworth’s Grit Lab to Launch New Course for High School Students on Instructure’s Canvas LMS

Grit Lab 101 Now Being Piloted for High School Students with Expansion Plans Over Time SALT LAKE CITY — Oct 07 2021 — Instructure today announced that the new Grit Lab 101 course, created by the New York Times best-selling author Angela Duckworth, will be available to high school students exclusively on Canvas LMS. Watch Duckworth as she shares more on Grit Lab 101 in this clip from today’s InstructureCon 2021 event. Duckworth developed the course that takes the science of grit and makes it
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October 07, 2021

Instructure Shares Updates to Canvas LMS, Canvas Studio, and Canvas Catalog at InstructureCon 2021

New Features and Improvements Expand Functionality of the Instructure Learning Platform’s Suite of Learning Management Solutions SALT LAKE CITY — Oct 07 2021 — Instructure today announced improvements to many of the solutions that make up the industry-leading Instructure Learning Platform at its annual InstructureCon education event. Canvas LMS, the market-leading learning management system used by 30 million teachers and students in 70 countries, is introducing updates to popular features
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October 06, 2021

Instructure Expands Partnerships with Popular EdTech Solution Providers InSpace, K16, Canva, and Tableau

Nearly 50 partners showcasing innovations, networking with thousands of Instructure customers at InstructureCon 2021 SALT LAKE CITY — Oct 06 2021 — Instructure today announced integration and expanded partnership efforts with a number of popular edtech solution providers, including Canva, InSpace, K16, and Tableau. Learn more about these or any of nearly 50 Instructure partners hosting virtual booths at InstructureCon 2021 taking place tomorrow October 7th. The annual conference is attended by
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October 04, 2021

Instructure Recognizes Six Outstanding U.S. Educators Redefining Teaching in the COVID-19 Era

Annual Educator of the Year Awards are Nominated by Fellow Educators and Administrators, and Students SALT LAKE CITY — Oct 4 2021 — Instructure today announced the winners of its 2021 Educator of the Year Awards in connection with this week’s InstructureCon 2021 edtech conference. The program recognizes outstanding U.S. educators working to embrace remote learning, prepare students for the workforce, and support student success and achievement in an evolving education landscape. "Educators
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September 30, 2021

will.i.am, Angela Duckworth, Dr. Knatokie Ford, Lauren Bush Lauren to Headline InstructureCon 2021 Virtual Conference

Thousands of Educators and Edtech Users Gather Each Year to Share Canvas Tips and Insights at Instructure’s Annual Event SALT LAKE CITY — Sep 30 2021 — Instructure today announced the lineup for its annual conference, InstructureCon 2021. This year’s virtual event for educators and edtech users will take place on Thursday, October 7th and be presented in a global format to support attendees in various time zones. The free professional learning event features headline speakers and customers
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September 21, 2021

Instructure Research Reveals Changing Definitions of Success in Higher Education towards Student Well-Being, Career Preparation

Year two of study shows continued work needed around student equity, access and engagement, and instructor usage of technology SALT LAKE CITY — Sep 21 2021 — Instructure, the makers of Canvas, today released its second annual research report that explores how the pandemic has impacted higher education, and identifies six key trends globally. Overall, about half of respondents report a positive perception of online learning. Mental health is increasingly critical, with 92% viewing student
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September 08, 2021

Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative to Use Instructure’s MasteryConnect Statewide to Strengthen Assessment Approach

Instructure’s Assessment Management System Provides Teachers with Actionable Data towards State’s Proficiency-based Graduation Requirements SALT LAKE CITY — Sep 8 2021 — Instructure today announced that the Vermont Virtual Learn­ing Coop­er­a­tive (VTVLC) has selected MasteryConnect to bolster its approach toward student assessment. VTVLC works with Ver­mont public schools to offer online courses for its learners statewide, which has become increasingly important due to the COVID-19 crisis
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