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The new DesignPLUS Sidebar was successfully updated on February 24, 2025!
CETL presents:
DesignPLUS is a time-saving Canvas plug-in that helps you quickly build and style engaging, accessible courses.
Please use the navigation above to locate and utilize resources to help you either transition to the new Sidebar, or learn it for the first time.
Introducing the New DesignPLUS Sidebar
Introducing the New DesignPLUS Sidebar
Cidi Labs is proud to share the newest update to the must-have design tools for Canvas. Use the new DesignPLUS Sidebar to create engaging, beautiful, course pages that are accessible to all your students.
Getting Started with the New DesignPLUS Sidebar
Getting Started with the New DesignPLUS Sidebar
This video provides an overview of the major features of the Sidebar and orients you to the concepts that you will want to understand before you begin using it.
DesignPLUS is a powerful Canvas tool that:
DesignPLUS is a powerful Canvas tool that:
Simplifies course building with user-friendly features that enhance functionality and design.
Provides customizable templates for a consistent and professional course layout.
Integrates multimedia options to enrich course content.
Includes interactive elements like accordions and tabs for improved navigation.
Offers an accessibility checker to ensure content meets accessibility standards.
Features an intuitive interface that helps educators save time.
Enhances student engagement by creating visually appealing and organized course content.
Reynolds Canvas Templates
Reynolds Canvas Templates
Using the Reynolds Canvas templates that are provided in every new Canvas course shell does not require the use of the new DesignPLUS toolbar. Instructors can still edit and add content to these template pages using the Canvas Rich Content Editor as usual. However, a basic understanding of the DesignPLUS toolbar is recommended if instructors wish to interact with specific tool elements (such as the popular tabbed pages) or if you want to edit themes and stylize existing content on the templates.
We encourage you to attend one of our DesignPLUS workshops or schedule a 1:1 consultation for hands-on guidance—see the FAQ page for a link to our Faculty Learning Opportunity (FLO) page.
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