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- September 1, 2026
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Responsible digital innovation is not defined by adopting the newest technology. It begins with student learning needs, is guided by evidence, is strengthened through faculty collaboration, and uses artificial intelligence to augment—not replace—human expertise and judgment. This webinar presents a higher education case study in which learning analytics, instructional redesign,...
- September 16, 2026
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Preparing for OLC redesignation requires more than demonstrating that policies exist—it requires clear evidence that those policies are consistently implemented, evaluated, and improved over time. This webinar will explore how institutions can move from stated expectations to operationalized practices across governance, resource allocation, technology, faculty development, teaching and learning, and...
- September 23, 2026
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) encourages educators to provide students with multiple ways to engage with course content, access information, and demonstrate their learning. Title II accessibility requirements establish an equally important expectation: digital course experiences must be accessible to learners with disabilities. At the same time, generative AI is...
- October 7, 2026
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As institutions look to streamline their learning technology ecosystems, tool consolidation is becoming an increasingly common strategy. But reducing the number of platforms on campus is rarely a simple technical decision. It affects faculty workflows, departmental needs, student experiences, support models, procurement priorities, and vendor relationships. In this session, panelists...
- 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...
- August 13, 2025
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How has the digital learning landscape of U.S. higher education evolved over the last decade? What are the opinions of current students and faculty on their digital course materials? This is the first webinar in the Trends in Digital Learning and OER series, which will present a data-driven overview of...
- August 5, 2025
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This webinar is part of the OLC Innovate 2025 Best-in-Track webinar series! As online learning grows, educators face the ongoing challenge of fostering interactive, student-centered experiences, particularly for asynchronous learners. This challenge becomes especially significant for what the presenter terms “Accidental Asynchronous Learners”—students who prefer synchronous learning but find themselves...
- July 24, 2025
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This webinar is part of the OLC Innovate 2025 Best-in-Track webinar series! Today’s undergraduate students experience high levels of anxiety, which can hinder their learning. Course policies grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles can help alleviate student anxiety by supporting both cognitive and emotional aspects of learning, thus...
- July 9, 2025
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This webinar is part of the OLC Innovate 2025 Best-in-Track webinar series! In this webinar, we propose a bold new model for course design that integrates Large Language Models (LLMs) directly into the curriculum. Breaking away from traditional limitations on AI use, we explore how strategically embedding AI tools within...
- July 1, 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...
- June 30, 2025
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This session unpacks the urgent need for collaboration in higher education, examining the significant hurdles students face today, from navigating complex transfer pathways and the demand for diverse skill sets to rising affordability concerns. No single institution can tackle these multifaceted challenges alone; therefore, collaboration isn’t just beneficial, it’s a...
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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.
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