Title and Board Action Requested
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Presentation of the Expansion of Canvas-Instructure District License for Grades 3-12
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Executive Summary
The Supervisor of Instructional Technology, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board to review the presentation on the expansion of Canvas-Instructure District License for Grades 3-12. This investment aims to establish a dedicated Learning Management System (LMS) for all content areas within our district.
With the implementation of Canvas-LMS, students will benefit from seamless access to learning resources, ensuring instructional continuity regardless of their location. They will have the capability to submit various types of assignments and receive timely feedback from teachers, thereby enhancing the teaching and learning experience.
Furthermore, teachers will gain access to advanced tools such as "SpeedGrader" for efficient grading and feedback, grade "passback" to Skyward, and robust analytics tools to pinpoint areas of concern. By centralizing curriculum and resources, Canvas-LMS integrates publisher online offerings and other district-adopted instructional technology applications, including Nearpod, Seesaw, and Microsoft 365, simplifying student access to educational materials. The adoption of Canvas-LMS will also strengthen the K-20 educational continuum. As the preferred learning management system in higher education, it creates a familiar and consistent learning environment for students transitioning from K-12.
Beyond classroom use, Canvas-LMS can also facilitate professional learning and ensure compliance with employee requirements throughout the district. Moreover, it enhances educational transparency by allowing parents to access not only their students' scores on submitted assignments but also the actual submissions and teacher feedback, enabling them to monitor their children's academic progress effectively.
The proposed one-year District License comes at a cost of $156,...
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