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Who is

Michael Kocher?

Michael is a boundary-breaking Instructional Designer and Coach who solves large-scale problems, manages complex projects, and innovates elite instruction. He is widely regarded as the expert on Canvas instructional design and innovation tactics. From a pilot to physics teacher to curriculum and AI strategist, he takes his unwavering desire to innovate and optimize to your institution through his "Trust and Inspire" leadership.

“Michael Is Without A Doubt, One Of The Most Innovative And Forward-Thinking Individuals I Have Encountered. His Tech-Savvy Skills Are Akin To Wizardry. He Possesses An Innate Ability To Stay Ahead Of The Curve, Constantly Integrating Cutting-Edge Technologies Into His Projects, Such As His Innovative Use Of AI. Michael’s Capacity To Think Beyond The Ordinary Is Truly Remarkable.”

One of Michael's unique qualities is his ability to think outside of the box and come up with creative solutions to roadblocks. He has a knack for finding innovation and his creativity fosters an environment of continuous improvement and growth.

“Michael’s leadership is unprecedented….. he leads by inspiration and imagination. He finds a way to get people around him to love what they are doing and do more of it. There are few leaders you will follow anywhere, and he is one of them. He possesses a rare combo of insane technical skills, creativity, and people skills.”

He is on the cutting edge of innovation in instructional design and curriculum. He thinks outside the box and thinks of ways to work smarter, not harder. Many times he came up with solutions that helped our team work more efficiently.

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Master Classes

Don't wait for the book! Grab some of the Michael's top knowledge now.

Build your Canvas Toolbox

Build your toolkit from my private library to design stunning pages in minutes that take the pros days.

The Full Stack ID

Become a powerful Instruction Designer in the age of Artificial Intelligence. Perfect for transitioning teachers.

Guild of Elite Instruction

Join the Master Mind of elite curriculum developers and IDs. Share templates, get feedback, and grow!

10x your Productivity

Merge powerful productivity tools with the efficiency of AI to shave hours off repetitive tasks.

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Find & Replace

Swap colors, fix mistakes, and change a brand in seconds

Template Wizard

Design your branded course in 5 minutes

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Course Builder

Turn a spreadsheet into Canvas modules, pages, quizzes, etc—ready for building!

Word → Canvas Quiz

Turn an existing document into a Canvas quiz

Supporting Teachers

With Michael’s passion for teaching and learning it’s no surprise he co-founded EduThemes, a non-profit designed to save teachers from burnout and accelerate student success and love of learning.

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Interested in joining forces, partnering, or learning more? I'd love to meet up with you.

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