Welcome to OLC Accelerate!
November 15-17, 2017
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Orlando, FL • #OLCAccelerate
Accelerating Online Learning Worldwide
In 2017, you won’t be able to have a dialogue about higher education without discussing, in part, online learning. It’s one of the fastest growing sectors in education today, and as the pace of growth accelerates, we’d like to invite you to OLC Accelerate, the premier global gathering covering this field.
We chose the name OLC Accelerate because this conference is devoted to driving quality online learning, advancing best practice guidance and accelerating innovation in learning for academic leaders, educators, administrators, online learning professionals and organizations around the world.
Following the success of 2016’s OLC Accelerate , the 2017 conference will be the ultimate event to network with—and learn from—thousands of your eLearning peers.
As always, this international conference promises outstanding keynote speakers, expanded programs, and engaging workshops. Our ever popular Technology Test Kitchen and Discovery sessions will once again deliver the opportunity to interact with experts in new and emerging eLearning technologies and topics, reinforcing why online educators worldwide affirm that OLC Accelerate is the premiere conference for online learning professionals.
Our curation of conference tracks and exhibits promises a cross section of timely eLearning topics, offering something for everyone involved in providing the highest quality educational experiences in 2017.
Join us in our commitment to accelerate online learning worldwide. We look forward to connecting with you in Orlando, November 15-17, 2017.
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ATTEND: Choose from over 400 sessions spanning a wide breadth of topics and special interest areas including edtech, proctoring, accessibility, gamification, K-12, open educational resources, and much more. |
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LEARN: Arrive early and enroll in pre-conference workshops for your continued professional development. Topics this year will likely include Gamification, Women in EdTech, OLC Quality Scorecard, Policy Development, Open Educational Resources, and much more. |
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DISCOVER: You’ll want to make time to explore over 70 brands, entrepreneurs and innovators on the OLC Accelerate tradeshow floor. Preview firsthand many new and exciting education solutions. |
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TEST: The Technology Test Kitchen returns. Bring your own device (laptop, tablet, smartphone) and get ready to learn, explore, and share within a fun lab environment. Our tech chefs will help you discover new tools, tips, and tricks that you can incorporate into your own course designs. |
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CONNECT: OLC Accelerate has proven to be a once-a-year opportunity to network with online learning peers and leaders whom you rarely ever see in person. Informal situations like our tradeshow floor and Technology Test Kitchen are ideal for networking. |
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HAVE FUN: It’s not all business. Last year we made time to enjoy Epcot and visit with Mickey and his friends at Orlando’s various Disney parks. Discounts and special Disney events, exclusive to OLC conference attendees, will soon be announced. It’s the perfect time and place to tag on a few days to enjoy with family and friends. |
OLC Thanks you for your Proposal for Accelerate 2017, Accelerating Online Learning Worldwide
We are interested in proposals for interactive sessions for pre-conference workshops, discovery sessions, and 4 types of education sessions that engage and inform participants.
Proposed sessions will be targeted to all attendees or novice, intermediate, or expert levels of proficiency.
Presenters and facilitators from the following areas were encouraged to submit proposals:
Higher Education • K-12 Faculty • Researchers • Graduate scholars • Educational technology leaders • Instructional designers • Instructional technologists • Faculty • Instructors
OLC Accelerate 2017 Call For Presentations
is now closed. The submission deadline was 11:59pm ET on June 5. Notifications are expected to be emailed August 4, 2017.
Simply the best, most focused and well organized technology conference. If you only choose one tech conference a year, this is the one.
Kevin Walsh
Associate Professor
William Paterson University
OLC not only provides thoughtful, relevant content, but learning opportunities are presented in increasingly innovative ways. Not only do I walk away knowing more about online learning, but I’m inspired to try new ideas for resourcing and development among colleagues.
Erin Crisp
Director of Academic Assessment
Indiana Wesleyan University
The OLC Accelerate conference was tremendously organized and very professionally run. I would not hesitate to recommend this conference for colleagues interesting in online learning.
Michelle McNamara
Professor of Communications
Glen Oaks Community College
OLC is always an awesome experience. I come away with ready to apply ideas, there are excellent networking and social activities and the venue is superb.
Linda Macaulay
Instructional Technologist
Elizabethtown College