Course content is a sacred compact between the instructor and the learner. Truth, relevancy and currency are among the key components of that agreement.
This video goes through the benefits of setting up outcomes in Canvas and how the student can see that information. This is the key to getting students to care about outcomes.
The Assessment Institute is a great conference and I'm sure you will find something that interests you there. Great people and a wonderful, caring, and supportive environment focused on improving learning.
This is another great assessment conference that I would encourage others to attend. Fabulous resources can be found here that are sure to improve your student learning.