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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.

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Design Matters Digest: May Edition

Do my Canvas Courses Align with Learners’ Mental Model?
Welcome to the 5th 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 the role of mental models in course design and their impact on successful, efficient learning.

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Design Matters Digest: April Edition

Are my Canvas Courses Causing Cognitive Overload?
Welcome to 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. This month, we’re looking at the limits of working memory and how course design can reduce cognitive overload.

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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 »
conceptual mindmap

Design Matters Digest: May Edition

Do my Canvas Courses Align with Learners’ Mental Model?
Welcome to the 5th 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 the role of mental models in course design and their impact on successful, efficient learning.

Read More »
profile of a head with curly wires coming out of it

Design Matters Digest: April Edition

Are my Canvas Courses Causing Cognitive Overload?
Welcome to 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. This month, we’re looking at the limits of working memory and how course design can reduce cognitive overload.

Read More »

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April 30, 2025
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    Dates: April 30, 2025  11:00 am - 12:00 pm

May 19, 2025
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    Dates: May 19, 2025 - May 20, 2025  

June 16, 2025
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    Dates: June 16, 2025 - June 18, 2025  

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    Dates: June 29, 2025 - July 2, 2025  

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