DesignPLUS Workshops
Instructional Designers at The Center for Teaching & Learning are thrilled to announce that we will be offering a sequence of four workshops on DesignPLUS, the latest version of Design Tools in Canvas. Join us in exploring the many ways you can use this tool to upgrade your existing course content, and create an engaging and effective Canvas space.
This four-week workshop series starts the week of October 14th, and each workshop is offered twice weekly to fit your schedule. Our first workshop will cover how to edit, add, and upgrade content when switching between Design Tools and DesignPLUS. The next workshop is about organizational tools in the DesignPLUS sidebar, and explore the variety templates at your disposal. During the third workshop, you will learn about the amazing tools in the sidebar that allow you to create interactive course elements, such as pop-ups, quick checks, tabs, and more. Finally, our 4th workshop dives deeper into advanced tools, with an emphasis on how to design with accessibility in mind.
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- Exciting News: We're Upgrading to DesignPLUS!We are excited to announce that our institution will be upgrading from the current Cidi Labs Design Tools to the enhanced DesignPLUS suite. This transition aims to provide our educators with advanced tools to create engaging, accessible, and visually appealing courses in Canvas. To assist with the transition, the CTL will be hosting “Meet DesignPLUS!”, an informative training session on how to get started with using this amazing tool.
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- Design Tools in Canvas will upgrade to DesignPLUSWe’re excited to share that our institution is upgrading from Cidi Labs Design Tools to the new and improved DesignPLUS suite! This upgrade brings enhanced features to help educators build more engaging, accessible, and visually dynamic courses in Canvas. To support you through this transition, the CTL is offering a training session: “Meet DesignPLUS!” Join us for a one-hour overview where you'll: Learn how to launch the DesignPLUS sidebar and update your user settings