Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve the Renewal of Canvas-Instructure District License for Grades 3-12 and Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Order in an Estimated Amount of $165,930.00
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Executive Summary
The Supervisor of Instructional Technology, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board to approve the renewal of Canvas-Instructure District License for Grades 3-12. This investment aims to maintain a dedicated Learning Management System (LMS) for all content areas within our district as well as a learning platform for Hernando eSchool courses.
Canvas LMS is a web-based learning management system designed to enhance educational experiences by providing a versatile platform for managing course materials, assignments, and communication. While Canvas facilitates online learning, it does not mean students are on computers all day. Instead, Canvas supports a blended learning approach, is designed to support diverse teaching strategies, ensuring that learning can happen both online and offline, enhancing overall educational outcomes.
The ongoing implementation of Canvas-LMS ensures that students benefit from seamless access to learning resources, maintaining 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 maintain access to advanced tools such as "SpeedGrader" for efficient grading and feedback, grade "passback" to Skyward, and robust analytics tools to pinpoint areas of concernt.By centralizing curriculum and resources, Canvas-LMS integrates publisher online offerings and other district-adopted instructional technology applications, including Wayground, Canva for Education, eDynamic Learning, Savvas, McGraw Hill, Big Ideas, and Microsoft 365, simplifying student access to educational materials. The implementation of Canv...
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