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#ICYMI – Highlights from InstructureCon 2025 AI isn’t coming—it’s here. It’s reshaping classrooms, transforming the workplace, and fundamentally changing how we think about learning. At InstructureCon 2025, I had the opportunity to sit down with my colleague, Christopher Johnson, for a live fireside chat about the impact
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What Happened When 13,000 Canvas Links Broke at Utah State University When Utah State University discovered a single online student resource URL had changed, the impact was massive: over 13,000 links across Canvas courses instantly broke. For a school deeply committed to providing accessible, high-quality learning experiences, this
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We’re packing our bags (and candy) for D2L Fusion 2025, and we couldn’t be more excited to head to Savannah, Georgia, for one of our favorite events of the year. Atomic Jolt is back at Fusion with tools, swag, and some big conversations around the future of curriculum
Introducing Atomic Canvas API Docs MCP: Your AI-Powered Canvas Development Assistant As Canvas LMS administrators and developers, we've all experienced the frustration of juggling multiple browser tabs with Canvas API documentation, trying to piece together the right endpoints for our integrations, and spending precious time searching through dense
When Colorado School of Mines (Mines) adopted Kaltura as its new video content management system, the change required updating how video content was delivered within their Canvas courses, a transition that also posed a major logistical challenge: relinking tens of thousands of embedded videos across active courses, without disrupting instruction.
At Atomic Jolt, we’re always looking for ways to support institutions in delivering high-quality digital learning experiences. That’s why we’re excited to announce that Atomic Assessments and Atomic Search are now listed as Cloud Scorecard Participants with Internet2. What is Internet2? Internet2 is a member-driven organization that
Keeping a curriculum aligned with learning objectives, industry standards, and evolving job market demands is an ongoing challenge. Traditionally, performing a curriculum gap analysis has been a manual, time-consuming, and error-prone process, making it difficult to ensure that learning programs remain relevant. However, AI-driven tools like Atomic Jolt’s Atomic
Teaching a creative discipline like photography in an asynchronous format presents unique challenges. Without real-time interaction, how do you foster meaningful discussions, encourage peer feedback, and ensure students remain engaged? At RMIT University Vietnam, Photography 101 needed a fresh approach to overcome these barriers and create a more interactive learning
We’re headed to Spokane for InstructureCon 2025, and I couldn’t be more excited to connect with the incredible educators, technologists, and institutional leaders who make up the Instructure community. As someone who has worked on both sides of the EdTech aisle — first at Instructure and now at Atomic
Formative assessment is one of the most powerful tools in a teacher’s toolbox. Unlike summative assessments, which evaluate learning at the end of a unit or course, formative assessments provide ongoing insights that help educators adjust instruction in real time. These strategies foster continuous feedback loops, support personalized learning,
You can roll out the best tools in your LMS—beautifully integrated assessments, flexible discussion boards, interactive polls—but if faculty and students don’t use them, the value never materializes. Adoption doesn’t happen just because a tool is available; it happens when users see its benefit quickly and
Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) is a powerful standard that allows education platforms and tools to work together seamlessly. However, for many developers and administrators, the reality of working with LTI can be complex, particularly when navigating issues such as browser privacy updates, secure authentication flows, and tool deployment at scale.
Whether you're planning a final exam, a group project, or a digital quiz, summative assessments can do much more than just assign a grade; they can also showcase growth, build confidence, and guide better instruction. In this article, we’ll walk through what summative assessments are, why they
The world of nursing is changing fast, and nursing education is evolving just as quickly to keep pace. With rising demand for skilled nurses, a growing emphasis on technology, and a renewed focus on equitable access, we’re seeing a shift in how nursing programs are preparing the next generation
Introducing Atomic Canvas API Docs MCP: Your AI-Powered Canvas Development Assistant As Canvas LMS administrators and developers, we've all experienced the frustration of juggling multiple browser tabs with Canvas API documentation, trying to piece together the right endpoints for our integrations, and spending precious time searching through dense
Atomic Jolt is excited to announce our participation in the 38th Annual United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) National Conference, taking place June 23–26, 2025, at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. Visit Atomic Jolt at Table #9 Attendees can find Atomic Jolt at table #9 in the
High-stakes exams like the NCLEX and other test preparation assessments require more than just a snapshot of scores: they demand deep insights into question quality, assessment reliability, and learner performance trends. Our latest updates to the Question Stats, Responses, and Summary reports are built with this in mind, giving instructors
Whether you're using exit tickets, online polls, or one-on-one check-ins, formative assessments can do much more than track progress; they can shape instruction in real time, support student engagement, and identify learning gaps before they expand. In this article, we’ll walk through what formative assessments are, why
Traditional Learning Management Systems (LMS) were built to centralize educational content and simplify administrative tasks. While they’ve served their purpose, most platforms haven’t kept pace with the rising expectations of today’s learners and educators. Static content, rigid course structures, and limited analytics leave little room for personalization
Educators today rely on various digital tools to enhance learning, from interactive textbooks to advanced assessment platforms. But how do all these systems talk to each other without causing chaos or data silos? The answer lies in Learning Tools Interoperability, or LTI. LTI is a standard that connects external learning
