Back to School

What's New? Back to School

Welcome back, amazing educators! We hope your laptops collected dust this summer and you enjoyed a little sunshine and fresh air. As you tiptoe back into teacher-mode, check out what Canvas, Adobe, Nearpod, eMedia and Utah’s Online School Library have been up to this summer.

Get ready to discover exciting new features and opportunities to elevate your classroom!

canvas logo Canvas: Packed with Improvements

In the past six months, Canvas has made over 60 improvements to core features. Some of these may be familiar to you, but they have us excited for the new year!

  • A new partnership with Khan Academy
  • New AI tools to enhance learning
  • Better inbox and rubric settings
  • Ability to assign modules to individual students and student groups

Dive deeper into these updates by checking out the links below.


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canvas logoAdobe: Spark Your Creativity

We hope you’ve heard the news… Adobe is licensed statewide through June 2026! All K-12 teachers and students can create magic in the Adobe Creative Cloud including Adobe Express. Take advantage of Back to School virtual PD now through October and get the creativity flowing!

Ready to learn more? Check out these resources.

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canvas logoNearpod: New Features, Same Great Engagement

We can always count on Nearpod to put in the work over the summer. Check out the What’s new with Nearpod: Back to School 2024 blog post for a comprehensive look at new 2024-2025 school year features.

For a snapshot of changes and tutorials to help you use Nearpod, click the links below.

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canvas logoUtah’s Online School Library: Discover the Hidden Gems

Some of the most significant changes this summer are in Utah’s Online School Library. Welcome Sora, SIRS, TeachingBooks and new resources to Gale and World Book. We have a full line-up of webinars to help you start using these new collections and a community for collaboration.

New learning adventures await in Utah’s Online School Library, get started at the links below!

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canvas logo eMedia: Your Lesson Plan BFF

Did somebody say free lesson resources? UEN may be known as the place to find your teaching standards, but the real magic happens when you partner standards with lesson resources from eMedia. Curated in collaboration with curriculum experts at USBE, eMedia is a library of resources created specifically for Utah educators.

Check out these helpful resources to learn more.

canvas logoStay in the Know with UEN PD

Keep the momentum going year-round by subscribing to the UEN PD Newsletter. Delivered to your inbox every other week, you’ll get access to a treasure trove of exciting new resources, engaging PD courses and upcoming events focused on elevating your teaching. Share this newsletter with your colleagues to spread knowledge throughout your school.

Together, let's make this school year extraordinary!