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Bay Area Canvas Summit Brings Educators Together for Dynamic Learning
Posted on 06/18/2026
In partnership with the Contra Costa County Adult Education Consortium, OTAN recently hosted a highly successful Canvas Summit, bringing together 103 educators for a full day of meaningful professional learning, collaboration, and innovation. The event featured four thoughtfully designed instructional tracks, allowing participants to engage in sessions tailored to their experience level, whether they were brand new to Canvas or seasoned users looking to deepen their expertise.
Throughout the day, attendees participated in hands-on workshops and interactive sessions focused on strategies for building effective online learning environments.
Topics included
- course design
- enhancing student engagement online
- assessment tools
- time-saving tips for instructors and Canvas admin
Feedback from participants highlighted the summit’s impact, with 94.3% of attendees felt there was a great balance of collaboration and hands-on practice. Many noted increased confidence in using Canvas and excitement about bringing new ideas back to their classrooms. The strong turnout and high level of engagement highlight the benefit of using Canvas as teachers bring this to their classrooms this fall.
Interested in hosting the next Canvas Summit?
If your program is interested in hosting a Canvas Summit during the 26–27 school year, we encourage you to reach out to the OTAN team at support@otan.us
Interested in getting started with Canvas or expanding your use of the platform?
- Request access to Canvas here: Canvas Interest Form
- For training and support, email: AECanvas@scoe.net
