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Instructure Announces 2019 Student Scholarship and Educator of the Year Award HonoreesLONG BEACH, Calif., July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure (NYSE:INST) today announced the winners of its inaugural Educator of the Year Awards at the annual InstructureCon edtech conference. Building on the success of the 2018 awards, the Educator of the Year Awards recognizes outstanding educators working to further teaching as well as shape the next generation of students. This year's six winners represent education innovation in both the K-12 and higher education fields.
"Each winner is dedicated to their students' success and is using Canvas to improve teaching and elevate learning," said Melissa Loble, SVP of customer success and partnerships at Instructure. "Their inspiring stories showcase the role that technology plays in education and how we can use it to prepare students for the world outside of the classroom. Congratulations to all of our winners!" The Canvas Educator of the Year Award winners are: Elementary: "My students love using technology and Canvas provides them with useful resources," says Wilfredo. "We get to create so many things that they can explore in my classroom." Middle School: "I like having fun and trying new things, so when we started using Canvas, I jumped right in," says Jon. "Using technology has helped me make time to research new methods and new content, and build relationships with my students. It helps me assist and meet the needs of all of my students and be more of a facilitator." High School: "As a science teacher, it's very impactful for me to channel technology," says Jennifer. "It's a creative outlet for me in terms of how I present content to my students. It also allows for differentiation and individualized learning that previously did not exist. Technology allows me to continue pushing my students, develop their critical thinking skills, and cheer them on consistently." Adjunct Professor: "I teach my classes online and, by using technology, I'm helping students take those classes that otherwise wouldn't be able to," says Greg. "Canvas makes it easy for me to assess my students on how engaged they are with a concept. As a distance education coordinator, it also gives me the ability to solve problems and help my peers. I work best when people ask me 'can Canvas do this?' and I get really excited because it gives me an opportunity to learn." Associate Professor: "The biggest thing that technology and tools like Canvas do for me in the classroom is to increase accessibility, not only in terms of who's able to access higher education but also for students with disabilities," says Jared. "Everyone has an equal opportunity to learn and do research with their fellow students. Technology allows more students to succeed and see their work have an impact." Professor: "I wanted to find a way to turn what I do and teach into something that's fun," says Laura. " I took Canvas and all of the tools that come with it and turned my plant identification course into a game about plants and zombies. I learned a lot about how the students use the technology and the students felt that they engaged more with the class." The Canvas Educator of the Year Awards were judged on the following criteria:
Nominations for next year will open in March 2020. During InstructureCon, Canvas also recognized three high school seniors as the winners of its "You: To The Power of Education" student scholarship contest. Each student submitted a video via Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #powerofedu explaining how a college education would give them the power they needed to achieve their dreams and how Canvas would help them on their journey. For more information, visit www.instructure.com/canvas/blog/canvas-student-scholarship-contest. ABOUT INSTRUCTURE CONTACT:
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