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
- September 1, 2026
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 3:00 pm (ET)
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
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 3:00 pm (ET)
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
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 3:00 pm (ET)
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
|
- 3:00 pm -
- 4:00 pm (ET)
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...
- June 24, 2025
|
- 1:00 pm -
- 2:00 pm (ET)
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
|
- 1:00 pm -
- 2:00 pm (ET)
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
|
- 1:00 pm -
- 2:00 pm (ET)
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
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 3:00 pm (ET)
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
|
- 3:00 pm -
- 4:00 pm (ET)
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
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 3:00 pm (ET)
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...
- April 15, 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...
- April 10, 2025
|
- 2:00 pm -
- 3:00 pm (ET)
Join us for an insightful webinar that delves into Complete College America’s white paper, Complete College, America: Harnessing the Power of Higher Education to Renew American Democracy. This session will explore actionable strategies for colleges and universities to prepare students for active, informed participation in civic life. We’ll discuss how...
- March 18, 2025
|
- 12:00 pm -
- 1:00 pm (ET)
This webinar is part of the OLC Accelerate 2024 Best-in-Track webinar series! Discover the power of generative AI personas in this webinar designed to improve communication, build empathy, and solve challenges in academic and administrative settings. You’ll master a simple three-step process to create realistic, data-driven personas that are both...
- March 6, 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...
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 is 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.