A Transformational Leadership Journey Through IELOL
Participating in the Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL) through the Online Learning Consortium was a genuinely transformational experience for me professionally, personally, and in ways I could not have anticipated when I first applied. IELOL is designed as a cohort-based, immersive leadership development program for professionals advancing online, blended, and digital learning, […]
From Urgency to Strategy: How IELOL Shaped My Leadership Lens
In 2021, I had the privilege of participating in the Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL), hosted in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU). At that point in my career, as an Associate Director of Academic Operations, I was already deeply engaged in academic operations, faculty systems, and innovation initiatives within my institution. […]
Innovate 2026: Reflections on a Week of Connection, Creativity, and Courage
As the (virtual) lights dim on Innovate 2026, I’ve found myself thinking back over the past several days, replaying conversations, insights, unexpected moments of inspiration, and the thousand small sparks that happen when a community comes together with curiosity and purpose. Each year, Innovate asks us to challenge assumptions, explore emerging possibilities, and stretch the […]
Creating Collective Expertise at the OLC-MERLOT Innovate Conference
The OLC-MERLOT Innovate conference is nearly upon us. In just a few weeks (March 3-5), hundreds of OLC and MERLOT community members will come together virtually to share innovative ideas and practices that they have spent their time and talents pursuing. The collective experiences and expertise of the online learning community that is shared during […]
Bringing the Future into Focus at OLC Innovate 2026
Every year, the Online Learning Consortium brings together a global community of educators, designers, technologists, and digital learning practitioners to reimagine what’s possible. OLC Innovate 2026, held virtually from March 3–5, invites attendees to explore this year’s theme: Bringing the Future into Focus—a call to collectively clarify our vision for digital learning in a rapidly […]