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...
- February 27, 2025
|
- 1:00 pm -
- 2:00 pm (ET)
This webinar is part of the OLC Accelerate 2024 Best-in-Track webinar series! In 2023, a large university’s learning and teaching center within the engineering department began experimenting with large language models (LLMs) for various instructional design tasks. By early 2024, the department embarked on a university-wide challenge, securing support to...
- February 20, 2025
|
- 1:00 pm -
- 2:00 pm (ET)
This webinar is part of the OLC Accelerate 2024 Best-in-Track webinar series! Do you remember the first instructional design consultation you had that “went off the rails?” All instructional designers have one or more of these stories. Even experienced instructional designers can sometimes be taken aback by their subject-matter experts....
- February 13, 2025
|
- 12:00 pm -
- 1:00 pm (ET)
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the intersection of leadership and innovation has become paramount for institutions striving to remain competitive and relevant. This insightful panel discussion will examine the dynamics between leadership and innovation, offering insights, frameworks, and strategies to cultivate a culture of innovation and sustain it over the...
- February 4, 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...
- January 15, 2025
|
- 1:00 pm -
- 2:00 pm (ET)
This webinar, co-hosted by Josh Herron and Katie Schuster of OLC and Matt Vick and Jason Beier of University of Wisconsin, 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 the...
- December 10, 2024
|
- 4:00 pm -
- 5:00 pm (ET)
This webinar, co-hosted by Josh Herron and Katie Schuster of OLC and Matt Vick and Jason Beier of University of Wisconsin, 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 the...
- November 14, 2024
|
- 1:00 pm -
- 2:00 pm (ET)
Come see the results of how AI Coaching of students performed in the online classroom and hear both instructor and student perspectives on using AI to provide real-time feedback assistance that promotes constructive learning. Harmonize’s rubric coach helps the instructor build a rubric based on their assignment or discussion prompt...
- October 30, 2024
|
- 1:00 pm -
- 2:00 pm (ET)
Many faculty, instructors, and instructional designers strive to develop meaningful activities and assessments that students actually want to complete. Peer review is an effective way to create opportunities for students to truly engage with richer course content and their classmates. Now, with the rise of generative AI, educators must consider...
- October 22, 2024
|
- 1:00 pm -
- 2:00 pm (ET)
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the pivotal findings from the Leading Academic Change National Survey 2.0, a collaboration between Quantum Thinking and the University of Michigan Center for Academic Innovation. This conversation will uncover key trends shaping the future of higher education, as highlighted by 138 academic...
- October 17, 2024
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 3:00 pm (ET)
The better prepared that faculty members feel about their courses, the more effective they believe them to be for their students. Faculty planning and preparation can take multiple forms, with institutional-provided professional development (PD) being one of the more common. Our research indicates that faculty professional development can be very...
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.