First Impressions: The Messages Courses Send
- Date: Thursday, September 10 th, 2026
- Time:12:00-1:00 PM CST
- Location: Zoom
What message does your course send to students? Do they understand what you're asking them to do? Can they navigate this experience? Does it feel manageable? Together, we'll examine how course materials, structure, instructions, and support influence students' first impressions and identify opportunities to create a more welcoming learning experience.
Connecting Learning: Making Learning Visible
- Date: Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
- Time:12:00-1:00 PM CST
- Location: Zoom
How do students see learning connect and build over time? Join us to think through intentional design moves that help students see how their learning connects and builds over time, deepening their conceptual understanding.
Making it Matter: Designing for Relevance
- Date: Tuesday, November 10th, 2026
- Time:12:00-1:00 PM CST
- Location: Zoom
Students engage more deeply when they can see where learning matters beyond the course and have opportunities to use it in meaningful contexts. Join us to explore intentional design moves that help students recognize the relevance of their learning and apply what they know to situations beyond the classroom.
Designing for Student Success: Making Success Visible
- Date: Thursday, January 28th, 2026
- Time:12:00-1:00 PM CST
- Location: Zoom
How do students know what success looks like or how to get there? Students are more likely to succeed when expectations are clear, quality is visible, and they have support as they move toward it. Join us to explore practical design moves that make quality more visible and give students a clearer path toward successful learning.
