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- October 13, 2026
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The doctorate is nearly nine centuries old. The credential emerged from the medieval universities of Bologna and Paris, while the research dissertation was invented in Germany in the nineteenth century and reached America in 1861. The dissertation proposal and defense have been essential in the assessment of candidates’ skills, knowledge,...
- October 13, 2026
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Instructional technology transitions often stall not because tools are unavailable, but because adoption unfolds differently across faculty groups. Drawing on faculty experiences during an LMS migration, this session examines how leadership signals, workload realities, and perceived value shape adoption over time. Presenters Stephanie RichterDirector of Teaching Excellence and Strategic Initiatives,...
- 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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Join three experts with decades of experience in online learning for an informal fireside chat. Through candid reflections and shared perspectives, the panel will explore how online learning has evolved over the past 30 years, the pivotal moments that shaped its direction, and how expectations among learners, educators, institutions, and...
- 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...
- October 21, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
- September 16, 2025
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Please join us for a lively, high-level discussion about accessibility 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...
- September 10, 2025
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This is the second webinar in the Trends in Digital Learning and OER series, which will present the latest trends on faculty opinions on digital materials followed by a panel discussion to understand how these results are reflected on campuses. We will share new data from the May 2025 Higher...
- September 3, 2025
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As generative artificial intelligence (GAI) technologies rapidly evolve and permeate educational environments, institutions of higher education are grappling with how best to support faculty and instructors in adapting their teaching practices. In this webinar, we will discuss how Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTLs) are responding to this challenge by...
- August 21, 2025
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Start the new term with a course that is sharper, more engaging, and aligned with effective practices in digital learning. In this highly practical webinar, we’ll go beyond a traditional course review and show you how to use the OLC Course Review Assistant (a GPT-powered tool) to make real, immediate...
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