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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, we’re diving into the impact of visual design on learner engagement in online courses.

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Design Matters Digest: February Edition

What’s the risk of poorly organized courses?
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

How easy is it for your learners to navigate your online courses?
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.

Read More »
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, we’re diving into the impact of visual design on learner engagement in online courses.

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

Design Matters Digest: February Edition

What’s the risk of poorly organized courses?
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.

Read More »
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 – 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.

Read More »

Coming Events

November 17, 2025
  • Cidi Labs at AHEAD Conference Denver, CO https://accessinghigherground.org/conference-schedule-overview-2025/

    Dates: November 17, 2025 - November 21, 2025  

  • OLC Accelerate in Orlando, Florida- https://onlinelearningconsortium.org/conferences/olc-accelerate2025/

    Dates: November 17, 2025 - November 20, 2025  

November 18, 2025
  • Accessibility Matters Live! Time Saving Tips! Register here: https://bit.ly/3GKfFBL

    Dates: November 18, 2025  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

December 2, 2025
  • Cidi Labs at DET/CHE Palm Springs, CA https://detche.com/

    Dates: December 2, 2025 - December 5, 2025  

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