As we approach the 10th anniversary of the Technology Test Kitchen at OLC Accelerate, there’s a palpable buzz of excitement in the air. For a decade, this unique space has been at the forefront of experimentation and innovation, and this Read More >
Archives - October, 2024
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 >
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 >
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 >
In the two years since the launch of Chat GPT in November 2022, generative AI has transformed all sectors of everyday life – from healthcare to higher education. Its integration into higher education has not only unlocked new possibilities for Read More >
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 >
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 >
The Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and D2L, global leaders in educational innovation and excellence, are excited to announce a strategic collaboration to explore how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping student engagement in higher education. This collaboration brings together OLC’s Read More >
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 >
AI is here to stay, whether we like it or not. It’s already woven into the tools educators use, making it impossible to ignore. So is it time to embrace AI or should you continue to be wary? Well, like Read More >