MANILA, Philippines — Instructure, the top learning ecosystem and maker of Canvas LMS, will host its second annual educational technology (edtech) conference in the Philippines.
CanvasCon 2024 will gather educators, administrators, and leaders from the following educational institutions on September 6, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Manila:
- Ateneo de Manila University
- De La Salle University
- University of the East
- Holy Angel University
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They will discuss trends and challenges in integrating technology with their curricula. Also, they will highlight the substantial benefits it brings to learning experiences.
CanvasCon 2024 will also focus on the needs of Filipino students as it will elaborate on solutions like boosting digital learning accessibility, proficient use of generative AI, and skills-based learning.
CanvasCon will also feature Professor Martin Bean CBE, the CEO of The Bean Center and a prominent international figure in digital education.
Bean is expected to share his insights on transformative trends reshaping the education landscape during the conference. Specifically, he will focus on how institutions can embrace innovation and disruption to create more engaging and sustainable learning experiences.
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Meanwhile, Ryan Lufkin, vice president for Global Academic Strategy at Instructure, will tackle the developing role of AI in education.
“We are excited about how educational institutions in the Philippines are adopting a technology-enriched learning approach and being proactive in facing the challenges that emerging technologies present to education,” said Harrison Kelly, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Instructure.
“We are thrilled to open a space for the exchange of ideas and learning, which can inspire local institutions and the entire region as well.”
“Embracing technology in education isn’t just about keeping pace with innovation. It is about unlocking new potentials for teaching and learning that were previously unimaginable,” Kelly added.