The EdTech Empress

10/05/2026

TPT sellers… we need to talk. 👀

Teachers Pay Teachers just released their new seller terms for 2027, and as a TpT seller myself, I have some QUESTIONS.

I’m still figuring out what these updates mean for my store and whether these changes impact how I want to use TpT moving forward.

Fellow TpT sellers: what are YOU thinking? Are you staying? Changing your strategy? Looking at other options?
Let’s discuss 👇

TpT2027 TeacherBusiness

09/10/2026

Really good news today from Instructure! Please share with your colleagues!

08/12/2026

Back-to-school activity idea! 🎒✨
Instead of another “Tell us your name and one fun fact” discussion post… let’s make it a little more fun.
🎥 Watch the full tutorial + grab the template: https://youtu.be/eJdKAp3x3-M

In my latest video, I’m showing you how to create a Get-to-Know-Your-Classmates activity in Canvas using Lucid!
Students create their own digital poster with their name + images of things they like, then insert it directly into a Canvas Discussion so their classmates can learn more about them.

It’s a simple way to:
✨ Build classroom community
💻 Get students practicing in Canvas
🎨 Let students be creative with Lucid
💬 Make that first discussion post a little more engaging

AND I created a template you can use with your students, too!

What’s your favorite get-to-know-you activity for the first week of school?

Looking for a fun back-to-school activity in Canvas that goes beyon...

08/04/2026

After a week of traveling, speaking, networking, and talking all things EdTech... my InstructureCon 2026 Vlog is finally here! 🎉

I brought my camera along to capture what the conference was really like, from the sessions and Canvas updates to hallway conversations, behind-the-scenes moments, and a few Kentucky adventures along the way.

One of my biggest takeaways came from Heather E. McGowan, who said:
"Community is the ultimate operating system."
After so many conversations about AI and the future of education, that quote really stuck with me. Technology will continue to evolve, but the relationships we build, the ideas we share, and the communities we create are what truly move education forward.

A huge thank you to Lucid Software for sponsoring my trip to the conference. Also, thank you to the incredible organizations that made this year's conference so memorable, including Cidi Labs , Atomic Jolt, Mentimeter, Kritik, and so many others who are helping shape the future of teaching and learning.

Whether you attended InstructureCon or you're just curious what it's like, I hope you enjoy coming along for the ride.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/9p4yRjNWTYE

I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from InstructureCon or, if you couldn't make it this year, what topic you're most interested in hearing about from the conference!

Come along with me as I travel to InstructureCon 2026 in Louisville...

07/27/2026

Last week at , I had the opportunity to present alongside How to Canvas's Dr. Sean Nufer on using Lucidspark and Lucidchart within Canvas LMS.
And now you can watch the entire session! 🎉

This isn't the polished conference recording or a heavily edited YouTube video. It's the full, uncut session exactly as it happened, questions, demos, and all.
If you've been wondering how Lucid Software for Education can make your Canvas courses more interactive, collaborative, and engaging, I think you'll walk away with a lot of practical ideas you can use right away.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Louisville. It was so much fun sharing, learning, and talking Canvas with all of you.

🎥 Watch the full session here: https://youtu.be/UP3N3uKyykw

Have you used Lucidspark or Lucidchart in your Canvas course yet? I'd love to hear how you're using it!

In this interactive session, we’ll explore how Lucid works within C...

06/01/2026

Canvas Free for Teachers users... I may have a solution.

Over the last few weeks, I've had dozens of educators reach out asking:

"Where am I supposed to keep my Canvas courses now?"

As someone who creates Canvas content every day, I've been asking myself the same question. Where will teachers go now?

So after a lot of conversations, planning, and testing, Justin Keene and I decided to create something that could help.

🛸 The Mothership – A Canvas Creator Workspace

Check it out here 👉 https://platform.edtech-training.com/courses/canvasWorkspace

The Mothership is a dedicated Canvas workspace where you can:

• Store and back up your courses
• Continue building and editing content
• Import and export Canvas course packages (.imscc)
• Test ideas and course designs safely
• Maintain your own personal Canvas environment

Perfect for:
✔ Teachers
✔ Instructional Designers
✔ Consultants
✔ Course Creators

The goal is simple: give Canvas users a reliable place to create, edit, store, and protect the learning experiences they've worked so hard to build.

We're launching with pricing of just $3.99/month or $40/year, and I'd love to hear your thoughts as we continue improving it

If you've been impacted by the Free for Teachers situation, what would you want in your ideal Canvas workspace?

🛸 Welcome aboard The Mothership.

05/08/2026

Go to 👉 https://platform.edtech-training.com/courses/canvasTeacher

Enroll into “Build Your Canvas Course” today for FREE! It’s the last day we are offering this.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 🎉

05/06/2026

Behind the videos, courses, meetings, and business ideas… I’m most grateful to be his mom. 💙
Motherhood and entrepreneurship both teach you the same thing:
you grow through the messy parts.
This little boy has completely changed my world for the better, and I’m so thankful I get to build a life and a future with him by my side.
Happy Mother’s Day, everyone 🤍
📷: .photo

05/04/2026

I’m no longer the Canvas Queen.
Not by choice…
but not entirely a bad thing either.
I’m finally ready to talk about it.
The full story drops Tuesday. 👀

03/24/2026

Mom strength unlocked 🔓