SALT
LAKE CITY, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure,
the leading learning technology ecosystem and maker of Canvas LMS,
is proud to announce a newly available complimentary integration of
Microsoft Reflect into Canvas, a step designed to enhance global
mental wellness support for students and educators just in time for
World Mental Health Day on October
10. The integration aims to streamline social-emotional
learning (SEL) within the digital classroom, through K-12 to higher
education, making mental wellness resources more accessible to all
Canvas users.
"Integrating Microsoft Reflect within Canvas makes it an even
more powerful platform to support student learning and wellbeing,"
said Elad Graiver, Principal Product
Manager at Microsoft Education. "By embedding SEL check-ins into
daily routines, schools create a space for student voice, giving
every learner the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings
openly. This immediate feedback empowers educators to make timely
adjustments, fostering a more supportive and engaging classroom
environment."
To further support mental wellness initiatives, Instructure
recently introduced a new Mental Wellness Hub within its Community.
This collaborative online space is where 2.25 million educators and
learners connect to share and enhance the learning experience. The
Wellness Hub serves as a central resource, offering best practices,
professional development and a supportive forum for educators and
administrators to discuss strategies for promoting mental health in
educational settings.
"At Instructure, we believe mental wellness is foundational to
successful learning," said Melissa
Loble, Chief Academic Officer at Instructure. "We're
committed to supporting the whole learner by providing tools and
resources that foster emotional well-being and create a positive,
supportive environment for both students and educators. When mental
health is prioritized, meaningful learning and growth can truly
thrive."
Instructure's focus on mental health reflects a broader trend in
education: the increasing need to address students' and educators'
emotional well-being as a key component of academic success. Recent
research by the Healthy Minds Network, which surveys tens of
thousands of students across the United
States each year about mental health, indicates that almost
40% of students screened positive for moderate or severe depressive
symptoms. In comparison, 68% of faculty felt "overwhelmed" by all
they had to do, making accessible mental wellness tools more
essential than ever.
The integration and new Hub will be spotlighted on Instructure's
social channels throughout October, featuring tips, resources, and
podcasts to help educators use these tools effectively. World
Mental Health Day reminds us of the importance of fostering
healthy, supportive learning environments, and Instructure is
dedicated to providing its community with the resources it needs to
make mental health a priority – today and every day.
For more information, visit Microsoft Reflect and the Canvas LMS
website.
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ABOUT INSTRUCTURE
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and provides learners with the rich credentials they need to create
opportunities across their lifetime. Today, the
Instructure ecosystem of products enables
educators and institutions to elevate student success, amplify the
power of teaching, and inspire everyone to learn together. With our
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continue to deliver on our vision to be the platform that powers
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CONTACT
Brian
Watkins
Corporate
Communications
Instructure
(801)
658-7525
brian.watkins@instructure.com
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