Scaling Course Quality in Canvas: From Research to Impact
Learn practical, research-backed strategies to improve course quality in Canvas with Cidi Labs and Online Learning Consortium (OLC).
May 14, 2026
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Zoom Registration RequiredWhat You’ll Learn
Improving Canvas course quality across programs or institutions can feel overwhelming, especially when efforts become fragmented, manual, or difficult to scale.
This session brings together research, strategy, and practical solutions to help you move forward with confidence.
In this webinar, you will:
- Explore OLC’s Course Review Scorecard and what research reveals about course quality from the student perspective
- Learn how to turn best practices into action, with strategies for translating quality standards into concrete design improvements
- Discover scalable approaches to training and coordination, so your teams can align efforts without relying on spreadsheets or disconnected workflows
- See how Cidi Labs tools support course quality initiatives directly within Canvas, helping streamline design, consistency, and continuous improvement
- Walk away with practical ideas you can apply immediately, whether you’re improving a single course or leading an institution-wide initiative
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Who Should Attend?
This session is designed for higher education and K-12 professionals working to improve course quality and student outcomes in Canvas, including:
- Instructional designers and course developers
- Academic technology and online learning teams
- LMS administrators and Canvas leaders
- Faculty support teams and teaching centers
- Institutional leaders focused on student success and course quality initiatives
Meet The Speakers
Stefanie Tate
Product Marketing Manager
Cidi Labs
Leads product marketing initiatives for Cidi Labs, helping educators and institutions improve course design, accessibility, and engagement in Canvas.
Carrie Miller, Ph.D.
Senior Researcher
Online Learning Consortium
As senior researcher at OLC, Carrie designs, conducts and manages the portfolio of research projects that align with the mission, vision, and goals of the organization.Â
Dylan Barth, Ph.D.
VP of Innovation & Programs
Online Learning Consortium
Dylan provides strategic vision and oversight for professional development, consulting, research and publications, and the Quality Scorecard Suite at OLC.
Sherri Restauri, Ph.D.
Director of Professional Learning
Online Learning Consortium
As the leader of the OLC Center for Professional Learning (CPL), Sherri focuses on collaboration and learner-centered design to ensure meaningful impact.Â
For more than a decade, Cidi Labs has partnered with over 650 higher education and K-12 institutions to improve instructional design quality, streamline course creation, and advance digital accessibility. Our tools help institutions deliver better learning experiences at scale.
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