Thursday, 1/18 Agenda

Playing the Game & Customizing Your World

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9:30-11am Regular and substantive interaction (RSI)

Facilitators: Bri Brown, Adelle Roe, Dawn Heuft, and Amber Toland Perry

Description: In this session we will review the recent Title V changes to Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) and share a variety of samples and tools that can be used to meet the requirements and that can be popped into your courses today! Come get some ideas on how to increase RSI and student engagement in your courses that can promote positive relationships both among students and between students and the instructor!

11-11:15am Morning Break

11:15am-11:45am DesignPlus: Beginner's Guide & Updates

Facilitators: Dawn Heuft, Amber Toland Perry, Bri Brown, & Adelle Roe

Description: In this DesignPlus 101 session, the hosts will introduce DesignPlus as 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. The presenters will also review the updated DesignPlus tools, demonstrate how to access the tools in Canvas, and show examples of various Canvas elements that have been designed with DesignPlus. This session is an introduction if you are new to DesignPlus or just need a refresher for the following afternoon sessions. 

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11:45am-12:30pm Lunch Break

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12:30-1:30pm DesignPlus: Syllabus

Facilitators: Amber Toland Perry & Dawn Heuft

Description: Quickly level up your syllabus design with DesignPlus tools and templates. Work along with the facilitators to retrofit your syllabus while learning more about the DesignPlus toolbar features and how to customize existing templates. 

1:30-2:30pm DesignPlus Interactive Features

Facilitators: Adelle Roe & Bri Brown

Description: Join us for a session unveiling the interactive prowess of DesignPLUS. From swift validation with quick checks to the organized elegance of accordions and tabs, discover how these features elevate your course design.

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2:30-2:45pm Afternoon Break

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2:45-3:45pm DesignPlus Visual Enhancements

Facilitators: Dawn Heuft & Amber Toland Perry

Description: In this presentation, we'll focus on three key features that elevate your creative process in DesignPLUS. We'll demonstrate color customization, incorporating images, and adding icons. Join us on this visual journey, as we unlock several of the DesignPLUS tools that add color and imagery to your courses.

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