Webinars
Attend our webinars hosted by online experts covering industry hot topics, best practices, and special interests.
Trending Online, Digital and Blended Learning Topics
Join OLC for a dynamic series of webinars showcasing research-backed practices, strategies, and ideas from the OLC Community.
FIND A WEBINAR
- May 12, 2026
|
- 3:30 pm -
- 4:30 pm (ET)
Join us for an engaging online webinar featuring Dr. Sue McKenzie, Senior Associate Dean at SNHU Global Campus, and Anna Amici, Product Development Manager for Carolina Distance Learning. Together, they will share how the Carolina Online Gateway continues to evolve as an accessible, interactive platform built to support online science...
- May 14, 2026
|
- 3:00 pm -
- 4:00 pm (ET)
If you’ve ever tried to improve quality across courses or programs in Canvas, you know how quickly good intentions can turn into complexity. Join Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and Cidi Labs for practical guidance and actionable strategies to overcome the challenges of scaling Canvas course quality. In this free, 60-minute...
- May 27, 2026
|
- 1:00 pm -
- 2:00 pm (ET)
Link to register coming soon! Description As institutions work to meet evolving accessibility standards, innovative tools and approaches are reshaping how we think about inclusive design in digital learning. This panel brings together professionals across accessibility, technology, and higher education to discuss practical strategies, emerging tools, and collaborative models for...
- July 8, 2026
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 3:00 pm (ET)
This webinar is part of the OLC Innovate 2026 Best-In-Track Webinar Series! Webinar Overview Navigate the rise of “artificial instructors” in online education through an instructional designer’s lens in this Best-in-Track presentation. As campuses become AI literate (but not necessarily fluent), the role of the instructional designer is evolving dramatically....
- July 21, 2026
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 3:00 pm (ET)
This webinar is part of the OLC Innovate 2026 Best-In-Track Webinar Series! Webinar Overview The shift to online learning has intensified student wellness challenges, with research showing increased rates of anxiety, isolation, and burnout among remote learners. As educators and designers, we have a unique opportunity to embed wellness practices...
- August 5, 2026
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 3:00 pm (ET)
This webinar is part of the OLC Innovate 2026 Best-In-Track Webinar Series! Webinar Overview This webinar explores how immersive, student-built virtual environments can transform learning in online courses. Drawing on a case study from a large-enrollment asynchronous archaeology course, participants will see how students used accessible 3D modeling tools to...
- August 19, 2026
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 3:00 pm (ET)
This webinar is part of the OLC Innovate 2026 Best-In-Track Webinar Series! Webinar Overview As higher education continues to respond to shifting workforce expectations, AI integration, and the growth of alternative credentials, faculty and academic leaders are being asked to align curriculum with emerging skills, often without clear guidance on...
- November 6, 2025
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 3:00 pm (ET)
In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice issued new regulations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that set enforceable standards for digital accessibility. With a compliance deadline of April 24, 2026, public colleges, universities, and other state and local education systems must act now to...
- November 4, 2025
|
- 1:00 pm -
- 2:00 pm (ET)
Authentic learning experiences prepare students to apply knowledge in meaningful ways, whether they’re solving community challenges in middle school or engaging capstone projects in higher education. But how can schools and universities make the most these opportunities in online and hybrid environments? In this panel, education leaders from both K–12...
- October 28, 2025
|
- 1:00 pm -
- 2:00 pm (ET)
Please join us for a lively, high-level discussion about sustainability in higher education within the North American context. The conversation will be facilitated by Nicole Johnson (Executive Director, CDLRA, and digital learning consultant) and Dylan Barth (OLC), the co-leads of the ICDE Global Advocacy Campaign North American Task Force. We...
- October 23, 2025
|
- 1:00 pm -
- 2:00 pm (ET)
How can online learning environments move beyond compliance and content delivery to truly spark student engagement? Join us for a dynamic conversation featuring three experienced academics who will share how intentional course design—paired with community-driven technology—can transform participation, deepen connections, and reduce faculty workload. In this session, you’ll hear real-world...
- October 21, 2025
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 3:00 pm (ET)
Think you need to limit or avoid interactivity, multimedia, and other engaging design elements in order to make your courses accessible? Then join us, along with Cidi Labs, as we tackle that myth head-on and flip the script on accessibility, showcasing how inclusive design can enhance course design, not limit...
- October 15, 2025
|
- 1:00 pm -
- 2:00 pm (ET)
This is the final webinar in the Trends in Digital Learning and OER series, which will dive into the most recent data from Bay View Analytics’ 2025 Digital Classroom Materials survey of K-12 teachers. What do teachers report using? And, perhaps more importantly, what do teachers think about their materials?...
- October 7, 2025
|
- 1:00 pm -
- 2:00 pm (ET)
Please join us for a lively, high-level discussion about the scalability of digital learning in higher education within the North American context. The conversation will be facilitated by Nicole Johnson (Executive Director, CDLRA, and digital learning consultant) and Dylan Barth (OLC), the co-leads of the ICDE Global Advocacy Campaign North...
- October 1, 2025
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 3:00 pm (ET)
AI is reshaping how assessments are designed, delivered, and protected in online and hybrid learning environments. In this live webinar, Heather Medley (Instructional Designer, South Plains College) and Paul Morales (CISO, Honorlock) will share hands-on strategies and real-world higher education examples for using AI to strengthen assessment integrity, encourage originality,...
- September 23, 2025
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 2:30 pm (ET)
Are you ready to elevate your professional expertise in instructional design? Join us for an informative webinar that introduces the Instructional Design Professional (IDP) Certification—a credential designed to showcase your skills and commitment to excellence in creating impactful learning experiences. In this session, you will learn: The advantages of earning...
- September 16, 2025
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 2:30 pm (ET)
Unlock Your Leadership Potential in Digital Education! Ready to take your leadership in digital education to the next level? The Digital Education Leader (DEL) Certification is your opportunity to gain recognition and demonstrate your impact as a transformative leader. Designed for graduates of the Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online...
Propose a Webinar
Do you have a topic that would work well as a live discussion with the OLC community? Consider sharing your ideas through an OLC Webinar! Our webinars offer an interactive format for engaging in real-time conversations and knowledge sharing.
If you have insights, case studies, or strategies that would work well in a one-hour synchronous, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete this form to discuss your idea and explore this opportunity to connect with a live audience.
If you are an industry partner who is interested in spreading the word about your products and services through a webinar or sponsoring a webinar, check in with our partnership management team at membership@onlinelearning-c.org.
November 16-19, 2026 in Orlando, Florida
Registration and Call for Proposals are Now Open!
OLC Accelerate is the premiere online learning conference showcasing groundbreaking research and highly effective practices in online and digital learning across K-12, higher education, and corporate L&D.
August 3-5, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas and
August 6-7, 2026 in Rockford, Illinois
Registration and Call for Proposals are Now Open!
OLC Elevate is a bold new initiative from OLC that brings high-impact digital learning discussions, hands-on workshops, and thought leadership directly to your regional community.