Canvas LMS For Dummies

Chapter 2

Shifting Your Mindset

IN THIS CHAPTER

Taking assessment of the current educational landscape

Defining synchronous and asynchronous learning

Understanding what learners need in the digital space

Using Canvas for all learning styles

So it happened. The COVID-19 global pandemic forced a number of us to adapt on the fly, work from home, or even reinvent “school” in the blink of an eye. But what got us through likely the most challenging time in our careers is the inherent flexible mindset of educators across the globe. And we believe that it is this flexibility and adaptability that make educators one of the greatest groups of professionals in the world. Once the spotlight was turned up to 11, we all did what so many in the profession do best. We got to work for the betterment of our students.

Regardless of where you are in your career as an educator, it’s go time. The events over the past few years have changed the educational landscape forever. It forced a mindset shift and created a mantra. Yes, things are going to be difficult, and yes, it’s all going to be very new at ...