OLC Innovate 2021 - OLC Research Summit

OLC Research Summit: Setting the Stage for your Research Journey!

Research is critical to the work we do each and every day as we support and create quality digital, blended, and online learning experiences. We often use research to guide us as we design and facilitate these learning experiences, but what do you do when you have a question that isn’t answered in the research or that isn’t answered in a way that creates answers for your organization? If you’ve ever wanted to set out on a research journey to get answers to burning questions you have, this summit is for you!

To set the stage for your research journey, the OLC Innovate Research Summit will begin with an overview of the current landscape of digital, blended, and online learning where the audience will be able to engage with current trends. In the second session, participants will learn about strategies they can utilize to conduct research to find answers to their burning questions. Finally, participants will have an opportunity to start building their future research project right at the conference!

Research Summit Speakers

Moderator

Jessica Knott, Online Learning Consortium

Presenters

Tanya Joosten, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Nicole Weber, Online Learning Consortium
Jessica Knott, Online Learning Consortium
Patsy Moskal, University of Central Florida
Eric Loepp, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

Schedule

The OLC Innovate Research Summit will consist of three, 45-minute sessions on Monday, March 15 that will feature presentations to guide participants, as well as time for reflection and networking. During these sessions, participants will:

Examine current trends in digital, blended, and online learning;
Identify strategies that can support getting answers to the questions they are interested in exploring; and
Create an exploration plan that starts right at the conference!

All sessions listed in Central Time Zone.

Part 1: March 15, 2:00pm – 2:45pm US CT

What does the research say?

This panel session will feature leading researchers sharing their insights and research around key trends in digital, blended, and online learning.

Moderator:

Jessica Knott, Online Learning Consortium

Presenters:

Tanya Joosten, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Patsy Moskal, University of Central Florida
Eric Loepp, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

Part 2: March 15, 3:15pm – 4:00pm US CT

What are our research questions? How do we find our answers?

Have you ever wanted to design a research study, but didn’t know how to get started? This session will provide participants with the opportunity to brainstorm research questions they are interested in exploring and identify strategies they can leverage to find their answers!

Presenters:

Nicole Weber, Online Learning Consortium
Eric Loepp (University of Wisconsin – Whitewater)

Part 3: March 15, 5:45pm – 6:30pm US CT

How do we move our research ideas forward?

You’ve reviewed the existing literature and landscape, you’ve designed your study, and you’re ready to get started with the research project. But – let’s pause for a moment. Before you dive in, let’s think about research and publication outcomes.

Presenter:

Dr. Jessica Knott, Online Learning Consortium

Registration

Registration for this event is included in your conference registration – there are no additional steps to register for these sessions other than your general conference registration. All sessions will be available for on-demand viewing for one (1) year post-conference.