October AI at Work | A Conversation with a Canvas LMS Administrator and Instructional Designer

How can AI actually save teachers time while supporting students, improving accessibility, and boosting engagement?
In this October AI@Work session, we sit down with Rashena McWhite, Canvas LMS Administrator and Instructional Designer for Escambia County Public Schools, for a practical walk-through of the AI tools she uses every day — from Canva Magic Media to Gemini, Khanmigo, Canvas LMS accessibility tools, and more.

Rashena shares real examples from K–12 classrooms, including how AI helps teachers:
✔️ Create custom, kid-friendly images in seconds
✔️ Build engaging newsletters and course graphics
✔️ Support personalized learning paths
✔️ Save hours on grading and routine tasks
✔️ Improve accessibility with built-in checkers
✔️ Align AI use with district policy and academic integrity
✔️ Serve learners from kindergarten through 12th grade
✔️ Communicate more efficiently with families and staff
✔️ Balance innovation with safety and privacy expectations

Whether you work in K–12, higher ed, or learning & development, this conversation offers practical, classroom-tested ideas for using AI to reduce workload and elevate learning.

🔧 Tools Demonstrated in This Session

Canva Magic Media — generate custom graphics, school mascots, and kid-friendly images on demand

Canva Translate + built-in accessibility features

Gemini and Khanmigo — AI assistants for generating visuals, content, and lesson materials

Canvas LMS tools — accessibility checker, integrated apps, and district add-ons like City Labs

Code for Me in Canva — build vocabulary activities and other classroom resources automatically

👩‍🏫 About the Guest

Rashena McWhite is a long-time middle school teacher turned Canvas LMS administrator and district instructional designer. She supports K–12 educators across Escambia County by helping them integrate technology, enhance course design, strengthen accessibility, and adopt AI tools responsibly.

🎯 Who This Video Is For

Teachers (K–12 + higher ed)
Instructional designers
Canvas LMS admins
EdTech coaches
Academic support specialists
Anyone trying to save time while improving learning with AI