From Fog to Clarity: Highlights from InstructureCon 2025
July 22 – 24th | Spokane, Washington
InstructureCon 2025 was packed with inspiration, insights, and impactful conversations. We had an incredible time connecting with educators, Canvas champions, and continuing ed leaders from around the globe at the Drieam booth.
We’ve gathered the most important takeaways from our time in Spokane to help you decode what happened—and what’s next in the learner journey.
Step 1: Start with the Recap
InstructureCon 2025 Reflections: Building Forward with Purpose
Missed the buzz or want to relive the highlights? Mieke Ridderhof’s blog post dives into the most powerful moments and big-picture shifts that came out of InstructureCon 2025.
In the recap, you’ll learn:
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How the “Impactful Eight” themes, from lifelong learning to evidence-based design are shaping strategy across institutions
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Why Canvas Career marks a turning point for serving non-traditional learners
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What AI, modular credentials, and feedback loops really mean for program innovation and learner support
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How real institutions are connecting the dots, from tech adoption to learner engagement and employability
Step 2 – Rewatch the Sneak Peek
How to Connect the Dots in the Learner Journey
Before the conference, we hosted a special preview session to explore how leading institutions are improving the learner journey with connected tools and intentional design.
You’ll see how:
- Give learners ownership of their progress
- Equip educators with better feedback and insight
- And for continuing ed programs, build long-term relationships that keep learners coming back
Step 3 – Revisit the InstructureCon Session
Unveiling the Mystery: Connecting the Dots from First Contact to Lasting Impact
In this full session, Mieke Ridderhof unpacks three core mysteries institutions are solving on the path to lasting learner impact:
You’ll see:
- Why centralizing skill development is the secret to career readiness and how tools like Portflow, support reflection, goal-setting, and competency-based assessment.
- How to boost feedback response rates with Qualtrics LTI by embedding timely, actionable surveys right into the learning flow.
- What it takes to support lifelong learning at scale and how purpose-built tools like Eduframe enable everything from employer-aligned offerings to flexible non-credit programs.
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
Curious how these insights could apply to your programs? Book a meeting or reach out—we’d love to learn what you’re working on.
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