Archives - October, 2024

Charting New Frontiers: IELOL 2025 Comes to Wisconsin

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Matthew Vick, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education and Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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When the call for proposals to host the 2025 IELOL became available, it was just as UW-Whitewater was starting to collaborate with our Universities of Wisconsin Office of Online and Professional Learning Resources (OPLR) to provide high-quality instructional design for Read More >

OLC Volunteer Spotlight: A Conversation with Tawnya Means

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Katie Fife Schuster, Director of Programming, Online Learning Consortium; Dr. Tawnya Means, Assistant Dean for Educational Innovation, Gies College of Business

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This month, we’re shining a light on Dr. Tawnya Means, Assistant Dean for Educational Innovation at the Gies College of Business. With two decades of experience in online learning, instructional design, and innovation, Tawnya has become an essential leader at Read More >

2024 OLC Accelerate Awards and Fellows

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The OLC Marketing & Communications Team

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Celebrating Excellence: 2024 OLC Accelerate Awards and Fellows Recognized for Pioneering Contributions to Online Learning The Online Learning Consortium is proud to announce the distinguished recipients of the 2024 OLC Accelerate Awards and Fellows, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the Read More >

When Programming Is Personal: The Development of the 2024 HBCU Summit

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Dr. Dionne Thorne (Morgan State University), Dr. Yan Xu (Spelman College), Dr. Madeline Shellgren (Online Learning Consortium)

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Brief Context and History from Maddie: On November 18-21, the HBCU Summit will be held in Orlando, FL as a component of Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate 2024. When I (Maddie) was told that I’d be taking on the coordinator Read More >

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Inspiring Innovation: Instructional Designers are Leading the Future of Digital Learning

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Josh Herron, Ph.D., OLC Director of Professional Learning

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Instructional designers have long been the unsung heroes of digital learning, often navigating the complexities of educational technology, curriculum design, and faculty training with quiet dedication. Instructional design superpowers were clearly on display during the pandemic and are continually being Read More >

Promotional graphic for OLC Accelerate 2024. The graphic features a vibrant night view of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort with illuminated buildings and palm trees. The text on the graphic reads: 'Register for Accelerate 2024! Join us at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort for OLC Accelerate 2024! Orlando, FL, November 18-21, 2024. Join Us & Register Today bit.ly/AC24Register.' The background has a wave-like pattern in dark blue, and a yellow wave-like banner at the bottom.

Engaging with the Magic of OLC Accelerate

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Adam Davi, University of Arizona Digital Learning, and Dorothy Loftin, Oregon State University, OLC Accelerate 2024 Engagement Chairs

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We can hardly contain our excitement for OLC Accelerate 2024! We are even more excited to share some of the highlights of our Engagement programming. Throughout the conference you will be able to visit the Engagement Hub in Exhibit Hall Read More >