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Design Matters Digest: April Edition

This month, we’re looking at the limits of working memory and how course design can reduce cognitive overload. Read on for actionable tips combined with helpful research that can help you reduce cognitive overload in your courses…

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Design Matters Digest: February Edition

Welcome to the second edition of our new Design Matters Digest – a monthly newsletter in which we’ll explore various elements of online course design and share research along with actions you can take to improve your Canvas courses. This month, we’re taking a look at the importance of well-organized courses and the impact poor course organization can have on learners.

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Design Matters Digest: January Edition

Welcome to the first edition of our new Design Matters Digest – a monthly newsletter in which we’ll explore various elements of online course design and share research along with actions you can take to improve your Canvas courses.

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May 9, 2024
  • Instructional Designers and The Cloak of Invisibility- A Tale of Intention Hiding in Plain Sight, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2ppV7LHPRVCuIaxuJqtMtw#/registration

    Dates: May 9, 2024  11:00 am - 12:00 pm

May 14, 2024
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    Dates: May 14, 2024  12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

May 20, 2024
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    Dates: May 20, 2024 - May 21, 2024  

May 21, 2024
  • Educause Demo Day: UDOIT Advantage. Register here https://events.educause.edu/webinar/demo-day/2024/digital-accessibility-tools

    Dates: May 21, 2024  9:15 am - 10:15 am

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