References and Resources

Practical tools, job aids, and guides to make instructional design easier. All resources are free to use and share with your team.

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Job Aids & Quick References

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Cheat Sheet

Canvas HTML Cheat SheetNew

10+ copy-paste code snippets for buttons, banners, layouts, and special elements. Perfect companion to HTML/CSS workshops!

Canvas LMS HTML/CSS Copy-Paste Ready
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One-Pager

Why Quality Matters?New

Persuasive one-pager with stats, benefits for faculty and students, and simple process overview. Perfect for convincing faculty to pursue QM certification.

Quality Matters Faculty Support Persuasive
Checklist

Accessibility ChecklistNew

Complete ADA & WCAG compliance checklist with 5 categories, priority badges, testing tips, and common mistakes to avoid.

Accessibility ADA Compliance QM Standard 7
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Visual Guide

Alt Text FormulaNew

Simple visual formula and decision tree for writing effective image descriptions. Includes good vs. bad examples and context-specific guidance.

Accessibility Quick Reference Images
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Interactive Tools

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Reference Guide

Canvas Workarounds Guide

Comprehensive guide to solving Canvas limitations. Practical solutions to common "I want to do X but Canvas doesn't support it" problems.

Canvas LMS Solutions Workarounds
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Templates

Canvas Email Templates

Copy-paste email templates for common Canvas questions. Save time responding to faculty support requests with pre-written, tested responses.

Canvas LMS Email Templates Faculty Support

Quality Matters

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Reference

QM Standards One-Pager

Quick reference guide to all 8 QM standards with explanations and practical examples. Perfect desk reference for faculty going through certification.

Quality Matters Standards Quick Reference
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Deep Dive

Why Quality Matters Works

Research-backed evidence showing why QM certification improves student outcomes. Explores the science behind alignment, cognitive load, and UDL.

Quality Matters Research 12-min read

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