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- October 21, 2026
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While institutions often view academic dishonesty as a policy problem, student anxiety, high-stakes pressure, and harmful confusion are major triggers that lead to disengagement and shortcuts. Join experts in instructional design and educational technology to explore how supportive assessments can transform testing into a transparent, low-stress experience. By shifting toward...
- October 27, 2026
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This is the second webinar in the 2026 “Trends in Digital Learning and OER” series. This webinar will dive into the findings from Bay View Analytics 2026 survey of higher education faculty. This annual survey asks faculty to provide their adoption of and sentiments about digital course materials. The webinar...
- October 29, 2026
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This session is part of the “OLC Membership Live Fireside Chat” series and is available only to OLC members. Consider becoming an OLC member for access to these and many other great benefits! Join three experts with decades of experience in online learning for an informal fireside chat. Through candid...
- November 5, 2026
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Putting a chatbot into a course is easy. Designing AI that meaningfully improves learning is much harder. In this webinar, educators and instructional leaders from various institutions will reveal how they are creating AI-powered experiences that prompt students to think, practice, reflect, and build understanding. Drawing from real online and...
- November 10, 2026
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How do we move faculty beyond viewing accessibility as a compliance requirement? We’ll share approaches to communication, training, and support that build faculty buy-in and foster accessible course design grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. Presenters Ruru Rusmin | Assistant Dean of Faculty Development & Instructional Technology, CUNY...
- December 3, 2026
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This is the final webinar in the 2026 Trends in Digital Learning and OER series. This webinar will dive into the findings from Bay View Analytics 2026 survey of K-12 teachers. This annual survey asks teachers if and how they use digital learning materials, such as textbooks, OER, and A.I....
- December 8, 2026
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An introduction to the basics of copyright and fair use in higher education, with a focus on how these concepts arise in digital and online learning. Participants will explore practical considerations for using, sharing, and adapting instructional materials in ways that support accessibility. Presenters Dr. Megan Lowe | Director of...
- December 9, 2026
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This webinar, co-hosted by Sherri Restauri and Elisabeth Stucklen of OLC and Melissa Allen and Nico Rose of the University of Florida, will highlight OLC’s premier leadership development program designed for new and experienced professionals in the field of digital and online learning. The session will provide an overview of...
- January 20, 2027
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This webinar, co-hosted by Sherri Restauri and Elisabeth Stucklen of OLC and Melissa Allen and Nico Rose of the University of Florida, will highlight OLC’s premier leadership development program designed for new and experienced professionals in the field of digital and online learning. The session will provide an overview of...
- March 24, 2027
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This webinar, co-hosted by Sherri Restauri and Elisabeth Stucklen of OLC and Melissa Allen and Nico Rose of the University of Florida, will highlight OLC’s premier leadership development program designed for new and experienced professionals in the field of digital and online learning. The session will provide an overview of...
- July 21, 2026
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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...
- July 15, 2026
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This virtual session will provide you with detailed guidance on strategies and techniques that can help you craft a successful presentation. By attending the live offering of the webinar, you will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters and share any insights or lessons learned from your own...
- July 8, 2026
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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....
- June 24, 2026
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Many institutions have invested heavily in online learning, but fewer have a clear, program-level view of quality. This session explores what distinguishes high-performing online programs, moving beyond individual courses to examine the systems, structures, and processes that support sustainable quality at scale. Participants will explore common gaps, such as fragmented...
- June 3, 2026
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Recycling stale exams isn’t ‘rigor’ but just academic autopilot. How do we redesign the assessments to prioritize authenticity and learning in an age of AI? Students are craving substance and relevance over surveillance and trust over traps. It’s time to ditch the outdated test banks and design experiences that actually...
- May 27, 2026
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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 addressing accessibility at scale. Panelists...
- May 14, 2026
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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 12, 2026
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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...
- April 22, 2026
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How do you design online courses that feel human at any scale without letting AI do the learning for students? Maikel Wright from Florida International University shares how FIU uses custom-built chatbots, paired with Harmonize as a core engagement layer, to support course design. Allowing robots to do robot things...
- April 8, 2026
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A practical playbook for assignment design, faculty guidance, and academic integrity AI is already embedded in online and blended courses. The real question is whether our learning experiences are intentionally designed for it. Recent Honorlock survey results show that 63 percent of students use AI for coursework, yet few institutions...
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