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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

Coming Events

May 15, 2025
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 29, 2025
  • ISTE in San Antonio, TX-https://conference.iste.org/2025/

    Dates: June 29, 2025 - July 2, 2025  

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