Instructional Design News

1. Looks really DO matter. Tired of whipping up graphics in Canva? Good news! We've heard your requests for more visual design support and are happy to share the Skyline College has purchased DesignPLUS. DesignPLUS is a time-saving, easy-to-use Canvas plug-in that helps you rapidly build and style high-quality courses that make learning engaging and accessible for all students. Want to know more? Join us for our Flex Day session, Cool Kids Course Design: Introducing Cidi Design Labs where we'll demo DesignPLUS and share implementation plans for Summer and Fall semesters. In the mean time, check out what DesignPLUS can do. Visit the DesignPLUS showcase.

Questions? Contact Bianca Rowden-Quince or Andrea Fuentes.

As many of you know, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. CAST developed UDL Guidelines as a tool to support implementation of Universal Design for Learning. These guidelines offer a set of concrete suggestions emphasizing engagement, representation, and action & expression that can be applied to any discipline or domain to ensure that all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities. CAST leaders are introducing proposed updates to the UDL Guidelines 3.0. Check out the webinar and get all of the details of what's next for URL. No time to watch a webinar? Check out the one-page summary of the UDL 3.0 Guidelines.

Our first group of Equity Scholars, funded by the Culturally Responsive Pedagogy grant is up and running. Faculty Equity Coaches began coaching their first set of mentees in late March. The purpose of the Equity Scholars Faculty Coaching program is to expand faculty peer coaching that supports culturally responsive teaching work both inside and outside of the classroom. Equity Scholars provide in-depth one-on-one peer coaching to allow for critical reflection and enhancements to the daily work of our faculty colleagues. Looking to support colleagues and engage in critical dialogue and share praxis? Consider signing up to be an Equity Scholar, faculty peer mentor, and attend our next round of training to begin coaching in Fall 2024. The next round of coaches will attend the National Equity Project's (NEP) Coaching for Equity in-person training in late May. Don't miss out on this opportunity to participate and contribute to shared learning and engagement with colleagues. Sign up to be an Equity Coach!

Questions? Contact Bianca Rowden-Quince or Andrea Fuentes.

As you consider how to continue designing meaningful learning experiences for your students, think about how intentional course design can spark creativity and curiosity in your students. Revisit this short TEDTalk, 3 Rules to Spark Learning by local science teacher and colleague of Bianca, Dr. Ramsey Mussalam. Enjoy!

Class schedules are now LIVE on WebSchedule. Registration for Summer & Fall 2024 will soon be here! Once registration opens, Canvas Course shells will soon follow. The look, feel, and sequence of course shells are important elements for students that support engagement. Ready to refresh your course design? Reach out to Instructional Designers to talk about what's next for you as you level up your course design. Get some tips to get ready for next semester, or snag some cool templates.

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