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- September 30, 2026
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This is the first webinar in the 2026 “Trends in Digital Learning and OER” series. AI is already here and being used, and more AI tools and adoption are coming. The impact on higher education has been and will be substantial. This presentation examines multiple years of Bay View Analytics...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- June 24, 2025
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This webinar is part of the OLC Innovate 2025 Best-in-Track webinar series! The HBCU Affordable Learning Community has been building the organizational, programmatic, and technical foundation for its Affordable Learning Solutions program for all HBCUs. A network of HBCUs has been institutionalizing the Affordable Learning Solutions strategies, modeled after the...
- May 28, 2025
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In an era where inclusivity is essential to educational success, AI offers powerful tools to help educators create more accessible, equitable, and engaging learning environments. This interactive webinar provides practical insights into harnessing AI to meet the diverse needs of all learners, with special attention to students experiencing visible and...
- May 21, 2025
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The OLC Course Review Scorecard is more than just a rubric, it’s a comprehensive framework for quality in digital learning, grounded in research and shaped by real-world practice. Backed by deep evaluation expertise, it captures what matters most in both course design and delivery, offering a roadmap for enhancing online...
- May 15, 2025
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AI chatbots can improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and cognitive skills like critical thinking and problem-solving, but students relying on them too much undermines those very benefits and sacrifices academic integrity. As educators and instructional designers, we set the stage: thoughtful assessment design can harness chatbots for deeper inquiry, creativity,...
- April 30, 2025
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This presentation explores Carolina Distance Learning’s strategic response to evolving workforce training needs through the development of specialized, hands-on laboratory experiences for Forensics and Phlebotomy programs. As educational institutions increasingly focus on career-ready skills in high-demand fields, providing authentic hands-on learning experiences for distance education students has become essential. Through...
- April 24, 2025
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AI is no longer just a tool for course development—it’s becoming an integral part of the learning experience itself. This webinar goes beyond the theoretical to showcase real-world examples of how AI features and applications are being embedded directly into courses and programs to enhance student engagement, personalize learning, and...
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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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November 16-19, 2026 in Orlando, Florida
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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.