Archives - March, 2021

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4 Ways We’re Bringing the Online Learning Community Together at OLC Innovate

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Dr. Jessica Knott, AVP of Community Strategy, Experience, and Management

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We strive for our conference spaces to be reflective, critical, and generative, yes… but also fun and dynamic. We’ve taken the time to outline a variety of learning pathways and purposefully seek personalized and customized conference experiences for each and every attendee.

OLC Ideate: Help Us Ensure Digital Learning Environments are Equitable and Inclusive

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Madeline Shellgren (OLC Director of Online Engagement | pronouns: she/her/hers) and Jennifer Nichols (Associate Librarian at the University of Arizona and Director of CATalyst Studios | pronouns: she/her/hers)

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In December, we brought together the work of countless educators in our field who are exploring critical questions about diversity, equity, and inclusion in digital learning environments. This work is ongoing and we want your input.

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TOPcast: Empathy and Community and Podcasting – Oh My!

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Jessica Knott, AVP of Community Strategy, Experience, and Management

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Dr. Jessica Knott, AVP of Community Strategy, Experience and Management at OLC, joins OLC Fellow Dr. Kelvin Thompson to discuss the benefits of engaging with our online education community on the latest episode of TOPcast.

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5 Examples of Critical Service in Digital Learning

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Angela Gunder, Chief Academic Officer and Jessica Knott, AVP of Community Strategy, Experience, and Management

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These changemakers in our field foster critical dialog and ask critical questions around the practices and structures at the center of not only teaching and learning but the institution of academia.