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Design Matters Digest: November Edition

How can templates help you build better Canvas courses?
Welcome to the 11th 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. 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.

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Design Matters Digest: October Edition

How widespread are course design best-practices at your institution?
Welcome to the 10th 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. This month, we’re diving into the benefits and research-backed strategies for scaling course design best practices.

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Design Matters Digest: September Edition

Does your Canvas course design promote a sense of belonging?
Welcome to the 9th 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.

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Design Matters Digest: August Edition

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.

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Design Matters Digest: July Edition

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. This month, as many of you prepare for the start of a new school year, we’re considering Canvas course first impressions and how to develop a welcoming, supportive homepage for learners.

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Design Matters Digest: June Edition

Why should I conquer my course clutter?
Welcome to the 6th edition of Design Matters Digest, a monthly newsletter that explores various elements of online course design and the research that can help you design better Canvas courses.

Read More »
illustration of three people adding blocks of content to a webpage

Design Matters Digest: November Edition

How can templates help you build better Canvas courses?
Welcome to the 11th 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. 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.

Read More »
Series of colorful arrows pointing upward diagonally

Design Matters Digest: October Edition

How widespread are course design best-practices at your institution?
Welcome to the 10th 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. This month, we’re diving into the benefits and research-backed strategies for scaling course design best practices.

Read More »
grey puzzle assembled with one yellow piece

Design Matters Digest: September Edition

Does your Canvas course design promote a sense of belonging?
Welcome to the 9th 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.

Read More »
Lined school paper background with small white flag that says help and a clock.

Design Matters Digest: August Edition

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.

Read More »
A welcome mat with a person standing in front of it

Design Matters Digest: July Edition

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. This month, as many of you prepare for the start of a new school year, we’re considering Canvas course first impressions and how to develop a welcoming, supportive homepage for learners.

Read More »
Woman carrying boxes and surrounded by more boxes

Design Matters Digest: June Edition

Why should I conquer my course clutter?
Welcome to the 6th edition of Design Matters Digest, a monthly newsletter that explores various elements of online course design and the research that can help you design better Canvas courses.

Read More »

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