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Design Matters Digest: March Edition

Is it More Than Just a Pretty Course?
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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, weโ€™re diving into the impact of visual design on learner engagement in online courses.

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Design Matters Digest: February Edition

Whatโ€™s the risk of poorly organized courses?
Welcome to the second edition of our new Design Matters Digest โ€“ a monthly newsletter in which weโ€™ll explore various elements of online course design and share research along with actions you can take to improve your Canvas courses. This month, weโ€™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

How easy is it for your learners to navigate your online courses?
Welcome to the first edition of our new Design Matters Digest โ€“ a monthly newsletter in which weโ€™ll explore various elements of online course design and share research along with actions you can take to improve your Canvas courses.

Read More ยป
colorful makeup pallet

Design Matters Digest: March Edition

Is it More Than Just a Pretty Course?
colorful makeup pallet
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, weโ€™re diving into the impact of visual design on learner engagement in online courses.

Read More ยป
Computer screen with a labyrinth on it and lightening bolts coming out of it

Design Matters Digest: February Edition

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

Read More ยป
Young woman on side of road looking at large roadmap

Design Matters Digest: January Edition

How easy is it for your learners to navigate your online courses?
Welcome to the first edition of our new Design Matters Digest โ€“ a monthly newsletter in which weโ€™ll explore various elements of online course design and share research along with actions you can take to improve your Canvas courses.

Read More ยป

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May 19, 2025
  • Lincoln Legacy TLC Conference (Formerly FSI Conference)

    Dates: May 19, 2025 - May 20, 2025  

June 16, 2025
  • Online Teaching Conference, Long Beach, CA, https://onlineteachingconference.org/

    Dates: June 16, 2025 - June 18, 2025  

June 17, 2025
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    Dates: June 17, 2025  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

June 29, 2025
  • ISTE in San Antonio, TX-https://conference.iste.org/2025/

    Dates: June 29, 2025 - July 2, 2025  

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