Happy New Year! This marks the 12th edition of the Design Matters Digest, a monthly newsletter that explores various elements of online course design and the research that can help you improve your Canvas courses.

How can templates help you build better Canvas courses? This month, we’re exploring template design and sharing research-backed tips for both building and implementing templates for a variety of users and use cases.

How widespread are course design best-practices at your institution?
This month, we’re diving into the benefits and research-backed strategies for scaling course design best practices.

Does your Canvas course design
promote a sense of belonging? This month, we explore research on how course design can influence online learners’ sense of belonging.

How effective is the support in your online course?
Welcome to the 8th edition of Design Matters Digest, a monthly newsletter that explores various elements of online course design and the research that can help you improve your Canvas courses.

Does your Canvas course give a welcoming first impression?
Welcome to the 7th edition of Design Matters Digest, a monthly newsletter that explores various elements of online course design and the research that can help you improve your Canvas courses.