Introduction:The new quiz tool is going to be awesome; if only we could get it before 2017! Details:   Why: modernization, simplicity, elegance It looks pretty! Can request the sandbox  on Monday! Talk to  your CSM or  visit the UX Lounge.Limited re...

Introduction:Taking the gondolas or ski lift behind River Run to the top, you will find the Dercum Hiking Trail just to the right of the Outpost Gondola building.   Details:This trail is a loop that winds through 1.4 miles of Alpine forest.  There ar...

Introduction:Speaker Jason Sparks: Session Quizzes - The Modern Quizzing Engine in CanvasDetails:Enhancements have been made for Quizzes and they roll out on Monday. Contact your CSM to request access. Note: The data in the sandbox is not permanent a...

Introduction:Watching people watch storms is often more fun than watching the storm...Details:Being an Okie, I know a thing or two about storms. (Let's be honest, tornado sirens really go off so people will know to head to out to the porch, not the s...

A quick recap of the Gimme S'more Learning Choices session:USU's Learning Paths - YouTube This afternoon I attended the Learning Paths Tool breakout session from Utah State University. I'm always so excited to see what Utah State has been up to; it's...

Decided to grab a picture to show me kayaking at InstructureCon, and by sheer luck got an incredibly appropriate photo op. #noPosingNecessary

Taken from my kayak

View from Lake Dillon Disc Golf Course. (Highly recommended.)

Such a gorgeous venue!

Momma duck looks on as the storm approaches...the sites of running from session to session!

I thought I'd work outside for a bit to make me feel like I was with everyone out in the rockies! While missing all my instcon friends and hugs, I'm still overwhelmed with hugs and high fives from the small people I love. #blessed

The bears stand guard

Yes it is!

Coworkers play in the water during lunch!

Beautiful by day,  beautiful by night!

What a breathtaking view!

The mountains watch over the many hands of Canvas.

Introduction:Below I've linked 5 blog posts for the sessions I've attended so far.Details:On Tuesday, I attended the EdCamp (InstCon's Unconference).  At the beginning of the Unconference, attendees used post-it notes to record topics they wanted to...

Almost like being there.

Nancy and Beth with Scott at InstructureCon 2016

What is Edcamp?It's InstructureCon's version of a BarCamp. The attendees set the topics of discussion. Then you break out into groups to discuss The Good:The breakout sessions were an awesome way to talk with others that have the same questions, conc...

Here are some quick thoughts about this morning's keynote! https://youtu.be/EY247SqBJ8wThis morning's keynote was by Marc Prensky, who's written some books and coined the term "digital native." I was really excited to hear him speak because I wrote a...

Here's my photo with the Community Staff and presenter and the "Queen of Community" stefaniesanders​,  @Renee_Carney ​,  @scottdennis ​

Introduction:Game Night 2016 was held in Mountain House on Tuesday night from 8-11, and was ABSOLUTELY awesome!!  Details:There were tons (and I mean tons) of games set up with folks all around them.  As new people came in, new games were started.  T...