Cidi Labs News and Events

DesignPLUS has achieved ESSA Level IV validation, recognizing the research-informed rationale behind its approach to better Canvas course design. Learn what the designation means and why it matters for institutions.

Two Cidi Labs products brought home Best of Show Awards! DesignPLUS and UDOIT Advantage were each recognized by Tech & Learning at ISTELive 2026 for their innovation and impact on teaching and learning.

Learn how a single webinar about research-backed course design grew into the Design Matters Digest, a resource dedicated to helping instructional designers create more engaging, accessible, and effective Canvas courses.

From institution-approved templates and branded themes to interactive learning activities and built-in accessibility tools, see how educators and instructional designers can build better learning experiences in less time with the DesignPLUS Sidebar.

Cidi Labs expanded UDOIT Advantage with a new Panopto integration, giving institutions greater visibility into video caption accessibility directly within Canvas remediation workflows.

As Cidi Labs celebrates 10 years, co-founder Kenneth Larsen reflects on the journey from building small tools at Utah State University to supporting Canvas institutions around the world.