February 25th & 26th | Hosted in Zoom by Seattle Colleges
It’s time to sign up for WACC 2025!
We’re looking forward to seeing you! Please follow the directions below to RSVP for WACC 2025. Tickets will go fast and are first-come, first-served, so be sure to register ASAP to reserve your seat. If you decide not to attend after you’ve registered, please let us know so we can open your seat to another participant. Please review the How to Register for WACC 2025 guide for step by step-by-step directions.
All participants will need to RSVP by completing an online sign-up/registration form via Zoom Events.
Step 1: Check the list below. If your institution is listed, go to Step 2. If your institution is not listed, skip to Step 3.
Bates
Bellevue
Bellingham
Big Bend
Centralia
Clark
Clover Park
Columbia Basin
Edmonds
Everett
Grays Harbor
Green River
Highline
Lake Washington
Lower Columbia
Olympic
Pierce
Renton
SBCTC
Seattle – North
Seattle – South
Seattle – Central
Shoreline
Skagit
South Puget Sound
Spokane
Spokane District
Spokane Falls
Tacoma
Walla Walla
Wenatchee
Whatcom
Step 2: If your campus purchased institutional registration:al registration
To maximize access, we encourage campuses to host on-site watch parties where participants can gather, join the event together, and maybe even enjoy some snacks! If tickets sell out (and we’re hoping they do!), we’re also preparing to livestream the event through a third-party platform like YouTube if needed. We’ll also be recording, so you can catch any sessions you miss.
February 25th & 26th | Hosted in Zoom by Seattle Colleges
Get ready, WACC 2025 participant sign-ups open this week!
A huge thank you—79% (27/34) of campuses took advantage of institutional registration, plus we received bonus registrations from SBCTC and UW.😊 If your college is listed below, get ready to share sign-up info to your campus. If your college missed institutional registration, no worries—keep reading for details on individual registration.
Bellevue
Bellingham
Bates
Big Bend
Centralia
Clark
Clover Park
Columbia Basin
Edmonds
Everett
Grays Harbor
Green River
Highline
Lake Washington
Lower Columbia
Olympic
Renton
Skagit
SBCTC
Shoreline
Seattle Colleges (Central, North & South)
South Puget Sound
Spokane Colleges (Spokane Falls & Spokane)
Tacoma
Walla Walla
Wenatchee
Whatcom
What’s the registration plan?
Thanks to Seattle Colleges hosting us in Zoom Events, we have space for 1,000 virtual participants this year! We’ll be opening participant registration in a few days with 750 general admission tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. We’re reserving the remaining 250 seats for individual participant registrations, watch party logins, and special role invitations (presenters, guest speakers, student panelists, etc.). If any reserved seats go unused, they’ll be added back into the general registration pool as they become available. All participants will need to RSVP by completing an online sign-up/registration form via Zoom Events.
For campuses that purchased institutional registration
Many of you have 20 or more participants interested in attending, so be sure to forward the sign-up info to your campus ASAP—tickets will go fast!
We’ve added your college domains to our Allow List, so that participants from paid campuses can register.
For campuses that didn’t purchase institutional registration
We’ve reserved a limited number of $99 tickets for participants from campuses that did not purchase institutional seats.
Participants will pay through an online portal, and once payment is complete, we’ll add their college email address to the Allow List, enabling them to RSVP.
What if the tickets sell out?
To maximize access, we encourage campuses to host on-site watch parties where participants can gather, join the event together, and maybe even enjoy some snacks! If tickets sell out (and we’re hoping they do!), we’re preparing to livestream the event through a third-party platform like YouTube if needed. We’ll also be recording, so you can catch any sessions you miss.
We’ll follow up in a few days with step-by-step participant registration instructions for you to share with your campus, so watch for more registration info coming soon. Please contact Alissa Sells at asells@sbctc.eduwith questions.
Please share with all who may be interested in attending …
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Virtual registration is still open for WACC 2024!
Washington’s Annual Canvas Conference March 27th – 28th
Join us virtually in Zoom for two days of sharing uplifting teaching, learning, and technology topics that will EMPOWER! your practice and help you EMPOWER! student success.
The virtual rate of only $99.00 covers BOTH conference days and includes EMPOWERING! keynote speakers and conference presentations, a customizable scheduling app, and access to the captioned session recordings.
See the WACC 2024 agenda doc for a general list of session times. Keynote info coming soon!
Please contact Tim Trussler at ttrussler@batestech.eduwith WACC in the subject line with your registration questions. Thanks, and we look forward to “seeing” you at the conference!
The WA eLearning Council Professional Development Work Group
You won’t want to miss these empowering WACC 2024 keynotes with Dr. Jenni Hayman and Brinda Sivaramakrishnan!
Empower – verb /ɛmˈpaʊər/: the act of inspiring or motivating individuals to believe in themselves, their potential, and their ability to effect positive change
Washington’s Annual Canvas Conference (WACC 2024)
Join us in-person March 27th – 28th at Tacoma College or virtually in Zoom for two days of EMPOWER-ing! keynote presentations.
Day 1| Dr. Jenni Hayman
Empowering Education Through Generosity
The evolving dynamics of higher education and generosity play a pivotal role in empowering learners,, educators, and institutions. Generosity is the sharing of knowledge, sharing of power, and the co-creation of policy and process with learners and colleagues. It is the heart of open education, equity, diversity, and inclusion, genuine collaboration, and flexible, successful, technology-enriched teaching and learning. It is the heart of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Join us to envision and actively engage with a flexible and adaptable generosity-oriented education model that empowers us, our colleagues, our institutions, and most especially our learners to succeed.
Day 2| Brinda Sivaramakrishnan
Tapping into Collective Consciousness
A missing feature in mainstream academia is acknowledging the empowering aspect of community healing that is foundational in most worldviews and cultures. The challenging work of dismantling harmful institutional precedents and building strong campuses calls for a space to reflect. Join us for a gathering that provides time to honor our individual experiences, engage in deep rest, and restore our energy reserves with breath and meditation techniques coming from an ancient lineage. Enjoy this hour empowering with a facilitator who is authentically connected to the lineage and ceremony behind the techniques.
Please visit the WACC conference web pagesfor more WACC 2024 info and see the WACC 2024 agenda doc for a tentative list of session times. Contact Tim Trussler at ttrussler@batestech.eduwith WACC in the subject line with your registration questions. Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you at the conference!
The WA eLearning Council Professional Development Work Group
Please share with all who may be interested in attending …
Empower – verb /ɛmˈpaʊər/: the act of inspiring or motivating individuals to believe in themselves, their potential, and their ability to effect positive change
Early bird registration for WACC 2024 is open!
Washington’s Annual Canvas Conference March 27th – 28th
Register by March 1st to get the early bird rate!
Join us in-person at Tacoma College or virtually in Zoom for two days of sharing uplifting teaching, learning, and technology topics that will EMPOWER! your practice and help you EMPOWER! student success.
Choose how to attend!
The early bird in-person rate ofonly $199.00 covers both conference days and includes EMPOWERING! keynote speakers and conference presentations, conference swag, a customizable scheduling app, and access to the captioned session recordings. You’ll also get yummy breakfasts, snacks, beverages, and catered lunches! After March 1st, the in-person rate increases to $249.00.
The virtual rate of only $99.00 covers BOTH conference days and includes EMPOWERING! keynote speakers and conference presentations, a customizable scheduling app, and access to the captioned session recordings.
Please contact Tim Trussler at ttrussler@batestech.eduwith WACC in the subject line with your registration questions. Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you at the conference!
The WA eLearning Council Professional Development Work Group
As a follow-up to our totally awesome WACC 2023 conference, the eLearning Leadership Council (ELC) is pleased to present two fabulous WACCy Wednesdays Webinars to close out the academic year. We hope you’ll join us for the second webinar featuring the ELC 2022-23 Connie Broughton Innovation in eLearning Award winner, Stephen Shoemake from Walla Walla Community College.
Wednesday, June 14th
Noon – 1:00 PM
Making Online Anatomy & Physiology “Human“
Human connection is at the heart of effective instruction. “Humanizing” is a transformative instructional framework that focuses on establishing human connections with students and valuing students as individuals with unique interests, needs, and concerns. Join Steve to learn how his approach to “humanizing” online Anatomy and Physiology fosters supportive relationships with students while effectively leveraging simple Canvas tools to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore practical “humanizing” strategies for building relationships with students, creating a sense of community, and prioritizing individual student needs in your online course.
Stephen Shoemake Anatomy & Physiology Instructor, Walla Walla Community College
The webinars are FREE and no registration is required! Simply click the “Join Us in Zoom” link below to join the webinar at the designated time. Please log in a little bit early to avoid technical issues. Not sure if your computer meets the technical requirements for Zoom or just want to give it a test … try it now!
Question: Where can I find a list of this year’s keynote speakers, general sessions, presentations, and their descriptions?
The WACC 2024 schedule is live! Find a full list of session dates, times, titles, descriptions, locations, Zoom links and more on the WACC 2024 Sched site. We recommend downloading the Sched mobile app to your phone before the conference.
Question: Who should attendees contact for WACC 2024 assistance?
Virtual Attendees:
For technical assistance or issues accessing the conference sessions and resources during the conference, please contact Alissa Sells at asells@sbctc.edu. Please include WACC Virtual Support in the subject line of your message and please include as much detail as possible about the issue.
In person attendees:
Please visit the welcome table near the cafeteria for technical assistance, check-in, and other conference questions.
Question: Which nearby hotels are recommended and is there a conference code to get a discount for blocked off rooms?
Answer: We have a block of rooms reserved for WACC 2024 at the Courtyard Marriott Tacoma Downtown and the Silver Cloud Point Ruston. For your convenience, we’ve also listed several other nearby hotels. Rooms fill very quickly, so please make your reservation as soon as possible. See below for details.
Question: What meals will be provided and what’s on the menu?
Answer: You’ll enjoy hot catered breakfasts and lunches both days of the conference. The planning team worked very hard to design menus for all types of eaters and for those with allergies and other food requests. Please feel free to supplement your meals by bringing your own food if the menus below do not meet your dietary needs.
Day 1 Menu
Breakfast: Build Your Own Breakfast Burritos – Scrambled Egg, Crumbled Sausage, Onions, Peppers, Cheddar Cheese, and Salsa. Served with Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Mini Pastries. Gluten-free except for pastries. Vegetarian and vegan – plant-based chorizo.
Lunch: Ancho Chicken Bowl – Ancho Chili Roasted Chicken, Cilantro Lime Rice, Sauteed Black Beans and Roasted Corn, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, and Salsa Verde. Gluten-free. Vegetarian and vegan – plant-based chorizo.
Social Hour: Gamer snacks – chips, candy, and sodas!
Beverages: Coffee, tea, and water all day. Campus Cafe will be open for purchase of specialty coffee and other drinks.
Day 2: Menu:
Breakfast: Build Your Own Breakfast Burritos – Scrambled Egg, Crumbled Sausage, Onions, Peppers, Cheddar Cheese, and Salsa. Served with Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Mini Pastries. Gluten-free except for pastries. Vegetarian and vegan – plant-based chorizo.
Lunch: Hawaiian BBQ Bowl – Huli-Huli Chicken, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Island Macaroni Salad. Gluten-free except for Island Macaroni Salad. Vegetarian and vegan- tofu.
Beverages: Coffee, tea, and water will be available all day. The Campus Cafe will be open for purchase of specialty coffees and other drinks.
Question: Can I buy a ticket to just one of the two days for this conference?
Answer: The registration fee covers both conference days for in-person or online attendance and includes EMPOWERING! keynote speakers and presentations, a customizable scheduling app, and access to the captioned session recordings. If you are attending in person, you’ll also get yummy catered breakfasts, snacks, beverages, and lunches.
We don’t have a single day registration option, but we can offer you these registration tips:
If you can only attend face-to-face for one day, please choose the in-person registration option. This will allow you to attend virtually on the other if you desire to do so.
If you’re not sure how many days you will be able to attend or how you’d like to attend – virtually or in-person, please choose the in-person registration option. This will allow you to decide later how you’d like to attend.
If you can only attend virtually, please choose the virtual registration option. This will allow you to attend one or both days of the conference remotely.
Question: Where can I park and how much will it cost?
Answer: Parking is free and a detailed Tacoma Community College (TCC) campus map is available under the Map section on the WACC 2024 Sched site. The basic campus map can be viewed on TCC’s Maps and Directions page. If you’d like to print a copy of the conference locations map below, please click on the image to open and download the PDF.
NOTE: TCC will be enjoying Spring Break at the time of our conference, which means campus parking will be plentiful for this event! Please note that there are several parking entrances closed due to construction. The best lot to park in is A.
Question: Is anyone carpooling?
Answer: We don’t have any plans to coordinate carpooling between colleges. Please check in with your campus eLearning office to see if carpooling has been organized for your campus.
I heard there is going to be conference swag for in-person attendance. If it’s a t-shirt, where do I indicate my size?
Answer: The conference planning team is in the process of selecting conference swag. While sizes are not guaranteed, if a t-shirt or jacket is chosen, the planning team will need your size preferences in order to provide a variety of sizes for attendees to choose from. Please indicate your preferred clothing size when you register.
Question: Will there be WiFi?
Answer: Yes! Login information will be provided during the event.
Question: What is your refund policy?
Answer: No refunds are available this year, however, you can transfer your ticket to another individual.
Question: Is my registration/ticket transferable?
Answer: Yes, if you find you cannot attend, please email our Eventbrite administrator, Sarah Griffith at sgriffith@lowercolumbia.edu, with a subject line of “WACC 2024 Ticket Transfer” to let us know who you’d like to transfer your registration/ticket to; their full name, their college affiliation, their college role and their best email.
NOTE: We cannot guarantee special dietary requests on Tickets transferred or purchased after March 18th because our caterers need a headcount and any special requests 2 weeks prior to the event date.
Question: Where do I submit my dietary request?
Answer: Please indicate your food allergies and/or other dietary restrictions when you register, and we will do our very best to meet your needs.
Question: Whom may I contact for questions I don’t want to share publicly in a post below?
Answer: Thank you to our 2024 WACC sponsors! So far, our sponsors include Instructure, CidiLabs DesignPLUS, Panopto, Transfr, and Tacoma Games. Check out our sponsor sessions in the schedule and attend the social hour to receive special sponsor swag and earn a conference badge! Visit our Sponsorship page for more information about our generous sponsors.
WACCy Wednesdays continue! In lieu of the annual in-person Washington Canvas Conference (WACC), the eLearning Council (ELC) is pleased to offer a second season of free WACCy Wednesday Webinars. Please join us for the fifth and final webinar in the 2022 series.
Wednesday, May 18th
Noon – 1:00 PM
Empowering Students with Pressbooks
Pressbooks is an eBook creation and discovery platform that hosts Open Educational Resources (OER). Thanks to the WA State Board of Community and Technical Colleges network subscription, faculty and staff at Lake Washington Institute of Technology started creating books this year! With seven books completed and many more in progress, faculty have chosen to use Pressbooks as a vehicle for student voice and as a tool for diversity and social justice work. Come learn more about Pressbooks and how LW Tech is using it to empower students.
Katherine Kelley Faculty Librarian Lake Washington Institute of Technology
The webinars are FREE and no registration is required! Simply click the “Join Us in Zoom” link below to join the webinar at the designated time. Please log in a little bit early to avoid technical issues. Not sure if your computer meets the technical requirements for Zoom or just want to give it a test … try it now!
😊 Alissa on behalf of the ELC Professional Development Work Group
Alissa Sells (she/her/hers) Program Administrator, Educational Resources Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges asells@sbctc.edu• 425.239.0456 • @WAeLearning
THURSDAY MORNING —
LEARNING TO THE PEOPLE: Canvas Stories of Student Engagement
Jared Stein, VP of Higher Ed Strategy at Canvas’ Instructure, https://linkedin.com/in/jaredstein
STUDENTS
& FACULTY
THURSDAY MORNING —
THE ROCK: An activity Tacoma Community College (TCC) students took beyond the classroom to enhance equity on campus!
We were not able to reserve a block of rooms this year so please book your rooms soon! There are other conferences happening in the area at the same time so rooms may be limited. Here are some possible hotels near Tacoma Community College:
Q: May I buy a ticket to just one of the two days for this conference?
A: Sorry no. The registration cost is for the whole (2 day) event, only. No discounts or half prices are available. This covers conference costs, a program schedule, a continental breakfast, break treats, beverages, and lunch each day.
Q: Where can I park and how much will it cost?
A: Parking is free and a Tacoma Community College (TCC) campus map will be made available, soon. NOTE: TCC will be enjoying Spring Break at the time of our two day conference, which means campus parking will plentiful for this event.
Q: Will there be WiFi
A: Yes!
Q: Is my registration/ticket transferable?
A: Yes, if you find you cannot attend, you can transfer your ticket to someone else. Please contact Sarah Griffith via SGriffith@lcc.ctc.edu to manage this transfer request.
JARED STEIN
WACC 