Archives - January, 2024

The Evolution of Excellence: Professional Development’s Role in Online Education Quality

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Dr. Georgianna Laws, IELOL 2020 Alumna, OLC Center for Professional Learning Facilitator, Lead Consultant and CEO, Geo Laws Consulting

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In this blog post, we’ll delve into the vital role of professional development in upholding quality assurance in online learning. I will explore several key areas: the origins, development, and significance of online education, the individuals tasked with ensuring its Read More >

By Myself with You

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Dylan Barth, Associate Vice President of Learning, Online Learning Consortium

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How do you support your students while giving them the space to learn on their own? With the recent passing of the holidays, I’m reminded of an anecdote from a few years ago. When my middle son, Ezra, was five, Read More >

Online Learning Consortium Welcomes Four Distinguished Members to its Board of Directors

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Veronica Hoff, Director of Marketing and Communications, Online Learning Consortium

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The Online Learning Consortium (OLC) is pleased to announce the addition of four esteemed individuals to its Board of Directors. These accomplished professionals bring a wealth of experience and expertise in online and blended learning, educational technology, and higher education Read More >

The Global Community That Rekindled My Sense of Purpose

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Madeline R. Shellgren, Director of Global Outreach, Online Learning Consortium

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I haven’t talked about this often in a public forum, but I got a little burnt out two years ago. There’s several factors that lead to burnout, but the biggest one for me, as I discovered, was losing a sense Read More >

Join Us at #OLCInnovate24

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Morgan Johnson, Vice President, Academic Experience & Interim Vice Provost, The University of Arizona Global Campus

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OLC Innovate, a collaborative conference by OLC and MERLOT, invites innovators of all experience levels and backgrounds to share best practices, explore new ideas, and collaborate on advancing online, digital, and blended learning. This year’s conference is set to take Read More >

5 Essential Reasons Educators Need to Embrace AI

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Jennifer Mathes, Ph.D.
CEO
Online Learning Consortium

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Reflecting on the transformative year since the launch of advanced AI tools such as ChatGPT, it’s evident that the educational landscape is rapidly evolving. While some educators may express concerns about the potential for increased cheating, the overarching narrative is Read More >

5 Things OLC Won’t Tell You About IELOL

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Mary Beth Messner, Associate Dean of Online Learning at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC

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The Online Learning Consortium’s Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL) is no secret. Since 2009, this unique leadership program has brought together countless online learning professionals to collaborate and advance the evolving field of online learning. As a Read More >