Instructure, the leading learning ecosystem and maker of Canvas LMS, is hosting its second annual edtech conference for educators, edtech administrators and education leaders in the Philippines. CanvasCon will bring together a range of experts on September 6, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Manila to discuss educational trends, opportunities, and challenges of emerging technologies and present the latest innovations focusing on generative AI, teacher efficiencies and accessibility.
The event will feature Professor Martin Bean CBE, CEO of The Bean Centre and a prominent international figure in digital education. With a distinguished background including roles as Vice-Chancellor of RMIT University and The Open University and General Manager of Microsoft’s global Education Products Group, Bean will share his insights on transformative trends reshaping the education landscape, focusing on how institutions can embrace innovation and disruption to create more engaging and sustainable learning experiences.
Ryan Lufkin, Vice President for Global Academic Strategy at Instructure, will return to the Philippines as a keynote speaker. Building on his insightful talk on ‘AI with Boundaries’ at last year’s event, this year, he will tackle the evolving role of AI and what the future of education holds.
“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.”
Educators, administrators, and thought leaders from top universities across the Philippines, such as De La Salle University and Holy Angel University, will share pioneering teaching practices and collaborative solutions. They will discuss current trends and challenges in integrating technology within their curricula while highlighting the substantial benefits it brings to teaching and learning experiences.
The conference will also delve deeply into the needs of Filipino students, focusing on areas such as enhancing digital learning accessibility, proficient use of generative AI, and skills-based learning. A panel including the University of the East and Ateneo de Manila University will concentrate on tailoring strategies to address student needs.
Moreover, Instructure will present its latest AI-powered innovations, including Intelligent Insights, a new product powered by AI and analytics designed to increase efficiencies among administrators and educators.
Other sessions will cover themes including personalized learning, faculty development, and data-driven decision-making, aiming to contribute to ongoing discussions about technology’s impact on education.
“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 said.
For more information and to register for CanvasCon Philippines 2024, visit https://www.instructure.com/en-au/events/canvascon/philippines.