Being able to engage students and colleagues, impart relevant information, cultivate an online persona and use digital media are all skills that are essential for today’s educators. Having an active social media presence can benefit your teaching career because it Read More >
Archives - February, 2017
The current issue of Online Learning (OLJ) includes a special section that features the best papers that were presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) 2016 Online Teaching and Learning Special Interest Group. Edited by Jennifer C. Richardson, Karen Read More >
After being exposed to the online environment, many educators are interested in teaching an online course. If you are one of these educators, you’ll want to consider the following skills that are necessary for the online environment: Educational Technology: While Read More >
In recent weeks, U.S. News & World Report released the annual ranking of Best Online Colleges of 2017. The Online Learning Consortium is pleased to announce that OLC Board member, Mary Niemiec, is associated with multiple programs listed in the Read More >
The next iteration of OLC’s roving regional event, OLC Collaborate, is fast approaching and lands in the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, February 16th. Exploring the topic “Textbook Affordability + Your Campus: Strategy, Data, and Sustainability,” this one-day event Read More >
It’s fairly common to think that OLC Innovate is a newbie on the online education conference scene, as this is only the second time we’ve held this event. But considering that we changed the name of our annual “Emerging Technologies Read More >
What do you think would happen when you bring six thought leaders from the field together for an hour long conversation? Let us tell you, it’s an enlightening, engaging, and informative experience! Last week, that very experience happened for both Read More >
Yesterday, Inside Higher Ed launched Inside Digital Learning, a weekly newsletter providing in depth coverage of technology and the learning experience. Featured in the first newsletter was a study conducted by Dr. Eric Fredericksen, Vice President of the Online Learning Read More >
Last week U.S. News & World Report released the annual ranking of Best Online Colleges of 2017. The Online Learning Consortium is pleased to announce that three OLC board members are associated with programs listed in the annual rankings. Dr. Peter Read More >
The onset of a new year offers the opportunity for reflection. As we move into 2017, evidence continues to demonstrate online education is indeed becoming part of the fabric of both academic and professional life, putting pressure on educational institutions Read More >