Building an AI Course Development Assistant: Leveraging Canvas APIs to Create Intelligent Agents

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 8:30AM–9:15AM ET | Room 554 AB
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Demonstration
Participants will learn how to leverage Canvas APIs, integrate AI technologies, and implement practical solutions that can dramatically reduce course setup time while improving consistency, quality, and ADA compliance. This session will guide participants through the process of creating an AI-powered course-building agent for the Canvas learning management system, and is geared towards instructional designers, educational technologists, and administrators seeking to optimize their Canvas workflow through practical AI implementation.

Presenters

  • Chris Gaudreau

    Director of Instructional Design and Faculty Development, Bay Path University

  • Christopher Knerr

    Associate Vice President for IT, Bay Path University

Resources & Downloads

  • Building an AI Course Development Assistant slide deck

    Updated on 3/3/2026