Davis District R&R Conference 2025

Looking to streamline grading in Canvas while maximizing efficiency? This session is designed for educators who want to enhance their grading workflows, provide meaningful feedback, and explore advanced Canvas tools that go beyond the basics. In this session, you'll learn expert tips and best practices for making grading faster, easier, and more effective. We’ll cover essential grading settings, including SpeedGrader shortcuts, setting up rubrics for consistency, using outcomes for standards-based grading, leveraging Gradebook filters for organization, and using automation tools to save time. Plus, we’ll dive into advanced features such as Late Policies, Message Students Who, and analytics tools to track student progress effortlessly. Whether you're new to Canvas or a seasoned user, you’ll walk away with practical strategies you can implement immediately to reduce grading stress and improve student outcomes. Bring your questions and get ready to level up your grading game in Canvas!

Intermediate Canva users: I describe Canva as the easy mode for designing visually appealing flyers, social media graphics, presentations, and more. But easy mode doesn’t mean basic. This class is for those who already know the basics of Canva and are ready to level up their design game! We’ll explore intermediate techniques to create polished, professional designs that stand out. Learn how to maximize Canva’s features, including advanced layout tricks, creative typography, and impactful color combinations. You’ll also discover how to utilize Canva’s template customization options to tailor designs perfectly to your needs, saving time while maintaining a unique style. In this interactive session, you’ll get to practice how to use Canva’s Pro features to enhance your designs with tools like the brand kit, background remover, and magic resize. Whether you’re crafting event promotions, designing eye-catching presentations, creating graphics to make your Canvas classes more appealing, or creating striking handouts this class will equip you with the tools and confidence to create designs that look like they came straight from a professional studio. By the end of the session, you’ll have not only a deeper understanding of Canva but also knowledge of awesome tools to make things easier for future projects. Let’s get creative and take your Canva skills to the next level!

Bring your own device! Want to create engaging videos and professional photos without the hassle of complicated software? This session is designed for educators who want to learn the power of mobile editing using Adobe Rush and Adobe Lightroom—no prior experience required! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to record, edit, and enhance videos right from your phone using Adobe Rush. We’ll cover essential skills, including applying effects, adding audio and titles, and exporting your final video. You’ll also learn how to edit photos using Adobe Lightroom by applying effects and making quick adjustments for professional-quality images. Bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop and get ready to learn how to make your media look better.

Elementary teachers: Have you needed to come up with extension activities or centers and not wanted to spend hours? Want to provide your students with differentiated assignments, or want to provide an alternative way for students to show their learning. Come and see how I have integrated Magic School and Adobe to help make learning interesting, differentiated, and exciting! It might allow you a bit more time for the FUN things, like brain teasers and learning games as well as targeted interve

Beginning/Intermediate level, Bring your own device! Come explore the endless possibilities for creating in Canva for Education! Participants will learn how to navigate the Canva homepage and editor, experiment with a variety of ways to get started designing, and learn editing tips and tricks to create visually engaging classroom resources such as presentations, posters, and infographics.

Looking to streamline grading in Canvas while maximizing efficiency? This session is designed for educators who want to enhance their grading workflows, provide meaningful feedback, and explore advanced Canvas tools that go beyond the basics. In this session, you'll learn expert tips and best practices for making grading faster, easier, and more effective. We’ll cover essential grading settings, including SpeedGrader shortcuts, setting up rubrics for consistency, using outcomes for standards-based grading, leveraging Gradebook filters for organization, and using automation tools to save time. Plus, we’ll dive into advanced features such as Late Policies, Message Students Who, and analytics tools to track student progress effortlessly. Whether you're new to Canvas or a seasoned user, you’ll walk away with practical strategies you can implement immediately to reduce grading stress and improve student outcomes. Bring your questions and get ready to level up your grading game in Canvas!

Intermediate Canva users: I describe Canva as the easy mode for designing visually appealing flyers, social media graphics, presentations, and more. But easy mode doesn’t mean basic. This class is for those who already know the basics of Canva and are ready to level up their design game! We’ll explore intermediate techniques to create polished, professional designs that stand out. Learn how to maximize Canva’s features, including advanced layout tricks, creative typography, and impactful color combinations. You’ll also discover how to utilize Canva’s template customization options to tailor designs perfectly to your needs, saving time while maintaining a unique style. In this interactive session, you’ll get to practice how to use Canva’s Pro features to enhance your designs with tools like the brand kit, background remover, and magic resize. Whether you’re crafting event promotions, designing eye-catching presentations, creating graphics to make your Canvas classes more appealing, or creating striking handouts this class will equip you with the tools and confidence to create designs that look like they came straight from a professional studio. By the end of the session, you’ll have not only a deeper understanding of Canva but also knowledge of awesome tools to make things easier for future projects. Let’s get creative and take your Canva skills to the next level!

Bring your own device! Want to create engaging videos and professional photos without the hassle of complicated software? This session is designed for educators who want to learn the power of mobile editing using Adobe Rush and Adobe Lightroom—no prior experience required! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to record, edit, and enhance videos right from your phone using Adobe Rush. We’ll cover essential skills, including applying effects, adding audio and titles, and exporting your final video. You’ll also learn how to edit photos using Adobe Lightroom by applying effects and making quick adjustments for professional-quality images. Bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop and get ready to learn how to make your media look better.

Elementary teachers: Have you needed to come up with extension activities or centers and not wanted to spend hours? Want to provide your students with differentiated assignments, or want to provide an alternative way for students to show their learning. Come and see how I have integrated Magic School and Adobe to help make learning interesting, differentiated, and exciting! It might allow you a bit more time for the FUN things, like brain teasers and learning games as well as targeted interve

Beginning/Intermediate level, Bring your own device! Come explore the endless possibilities for creating in Canva for Education! Participants will learn how to navigate the Canva homepage and editor, experiment with a variety of ways to get started designing, and learn editing tips and tricks to create visually engaging classroom resources such as presentations, posters, and infographics.

Participants will learn how to use Skill Stuck to create and manage a student facing tutor designed to perform a specific function. AI tutors can be used to personalize student learning and help students get individualized instruction, so that you can help meet the needs of all learners!

Want to work smarter, not harder? In this session, discover how AI can help you streamline unit planning, generate rich problem-solving tasks, and enhance student accountability—all while keeping your approach minimalist and sustainable. Whether you're new to Building Thinking Classrooms or looking to refine your strategies, learn how to "get your game on" by leveraging AI to create more thinking, less busywork, and a classroom that runs itself.

For teachers at the beginner level with Apple: Bring your own device! Ready to explore how iPads can make your classroom more interactive and organized? This session is all about the basics – simple, practical ways you can use iPads to enhance your teaching without feeling overwhelmed by technology. Join us for a hands-on, beginner-friendly session where we’ll cover easy-to-use iPad features and apps that can help streamline your teaching and engage your students. You don’t need to be a tech expert to make the most of an iPad – we’ll guide you through: • Utilizing simple, little connectivity features to organize lessons, jot down ideas, and display from your iPad to your TV. • Taking and annotating photos and screenshots to bring lessons to life and explain concepts visually • Keeping your STS happy while shooting for less technology interruptions with tips on restarting devices weekly, updates, solutions sometimes being the same thing over and over until it just works again, etc. • Using Classroom and other organizational apps to keep track of student progress, set reminders, and manage class activities By the end of this session, you’ll have practiced a handful of quick tips/tricks using an iPad and hopefully feel more confident using it for everyday classroom tasks. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or new to technology, you’ll leave with clear, actionable ideas that will help you integrate iPads into your daily routine seamlessly. Come explore the basics of iPads in the classroom – no tech experience needed, just a desire to learn and improve your teaching!ions.

Unlock the power of technology to streamline your workflow and reclaim valuable time in your day. In this dynamic session, teachers will discover time-saving tech tips designed to enhance efficiency in their everyday tasks. We'll dive into practical applications of tools like AI, Canva, Adobe Express, and more. Join us to learn actionable tips and tricks that you can implement immediately, helping you focus more on teaching and less on administrative tasks.

Beginner level HTML: Ready to take your Canvas courses to the next level? In this interactive breakout session, participants will explore how to use basic HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) to create more visually appealing and organized Canvas course pages. Designed for educators with little to no prior experience in coding, this session will demystify what HTML is and how it functions as the building block of web content. You’ll learn how to incorporate simple HTML code to enhance text formatting, add interactive features, and structure your content in ways that make navigating your Canvas course more intuitive for students. We’ll walk through practical examples, from creating collapsible sections and stylized announcements to embedding external resources, all using beginner-friendly HTML techniques. By the end of this session, you'll leave with a set of copy-and-paste HTML templates and the confidence to customize your Canvas pages for greater student engagement. Whether you're a tech novice or just looking to add a little flair to your courses, this session will equip you with tools to make your Canvas courses better than ever!

Intermediate/Advanced. Bring your own device. This dynamic session will focus on providing you with the tools and knowledge to effectively utilize Canva's newest capabilities to prepare for a fresh and engaging school year. You’ll get hands-on experience with Canva's latest features and enhancements, gain inspiration for designing your classroom environment, and share your creations and ideas with fellow attendees. Get ready to make this school year your most accessible and visually inspiring yet! *Please note, if you are newer to Canva, this is an Intermediate/Advanced session. If you have NOT already mastered ALL of the below skills, please attend the Canva Essential Skills 1: Unlock creativity in the classroom with Canva session prior to attending this advanced session:
Login to Canva
Switch which Canva team you are working in
Find all of your previous Canva projects and sort projects
Add new folders in the Projects tab
Import resources from other sources to Canva, including PDF’s, images, slides, etc.
Copy Canva projects from one team to another
Search and use the filters to find Canva templates to get started
Know how to rename your design
Search and filter Canva’s design elements (images, videos, audio, graphics, etc.) to add in the Canva editor
Basic element editing: changing hex code colors on graphics, removing the background of a photo, flipping an element, playing with layers of elements, etc.
Add and edit text
Different ways you can share/present your Canva creation

Participants will learn how to use Skill Stuck to create and manage a student facing tutor designed to perform a specific function. AI tutors can be used to personalize student learning and help students get individualized instruction, so that you can help meet the needs of all learners!

Want to work smarter, not harder? In this session, discover how AI can help you streamline unit planning, generate rich problem-solving tasks, and enhance student accountability—all while keeping your approach minimalist and sustainable. Whether you're new to Building Thinking Classrooms or looking to refine your strategies, learn how to "get your game on" by leveraging AI to create more thinking, less busywork, and a classroom that runs itself.

For teachers at the beginner level with Apple: Bring your own device! Ready to explore how iPads can make your classroom more interactive and organized? This session is all about the basics – simple, practical ways you can use iPads to enhance your teaching without feeling overwhelmed by technology. Join us for a hands-on, beginner-friendly session where we’ll cover easy-to-use iPad features and apps that can help streamline your teaching and engage your students. You don’t need to be a tech expert to make the most of an iPad – we’ll guide you through: • Utilizing simple, little connectivity features to organize lessons, jot down ideas, and display from your iPad to your TV. • Taking and annotating photos and screenshots to bring lessons to life and explain concepts visually • Keeping your STS happy while shooting for less technology interruptions with tips on restarting devices weekly, updates, solutions sometimes being the same thing over and over until it just works again, etc. • Using Classroom and other organizational apps to keep track of student progress, set reminders, and manage class activities By the end of this session, you’ll have practiced a handful of quick tips/tricks using an iPad and hopefully feel more confident using it for everyday classroom tasks. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or new to technology, you’ll leave with clear, actionable ideas that will help you integrate iPads into your daily routine seamlessly. Come explore the basics of iPads in the classroom – no tech experience needed, just a desire to learn and improve your teaching!ions. well as targeted interventions.

Unlock the power of technology to streamline your workflow and reclaim valuable time in your day. In this dynamic session, teachers will discover time-saving tech tips designed to enhance efficiency in their everyday tasks. We'll dive into practical applications of tools like AI, Canva, Adobe Express, and more. Join us to learn actionable tips and tricks that you can implement immediately, helping you focus more on teaching and less on administrative tasks.

Beginner level HTML: Ready to take your Canvas courses to the next level? In this interactive breakout session, participants will explore how to use basic HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) to create more visually appealing and organized Canvas course pages. Designed for educators with little to no prior experience in coding, this session will demystify what HTML is and how it functions as the building block of web content. You’ll learn how to incorporate simple HTML code to enhance text formatting, add interactive features, and structure your content in ways that make navigating your Canvas course more intuitive for students. We’ll walk through practical examples, from creating collapsible sections and stylized announcements to embedding external resources, all using beginner-friendly HTML techniques. By the end of this session, you'll leave with a set of copy-and-paste HTML templates and the confidence to customize your Canvas pages for greater student engagement. Whether you're a tech novice or just looking to add a little flair to your courses, this session will equip you with tools to make your Canvas courses better than ever!

Intermediate/Advanced. Bring your own device. This dynamic session will focus on providing you with the tools and knowledge to effectively utilize Canva's newest capabilities to prepare for a fresh and engaging school year. You’ll get hands-on experience with Canva's latest features and enhancements, gain inspiration for designing your classroom environment, and share your creations and ideas with fellow attendees. Get ready to make this school year your most accessible and visually inspiring yet! *Please note, if you are newer to Canva, this is an Intermediate/Advanced session. If you have NOT already mastered ALL of the below skills, please attend the Canva Essential Skills 1: Unlock creativity in the classroom with Canva session prior to attending this advanced session:
Login to Canva
Switch which Canva team you are working in
Find all of your previous Canva projects and sort projects
Add new folders in the Projects tab
Import resources from other sources to Canva, including PDF’s, images, slides, etc.
Copy Canva projects from one team to another
Search and use the filters to find Canva templates to get started
Know how to rename your design
Search and filter Canva’s design elements (images, videos, audio, graphics, etc.) to add in the Canva editor
Basic element editing: changing hex code colors on graphics, removing the background of a photo, flipping an element, playing with layers of elements, etc.
Add and edit text
Different ways you can share/present your Canva creation