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During the holiday break, I finally had the opportunity to catch up on some professional development and I’m so glad I did! Like many of us, I often see a countless number of webinars and workshops pop up on my…

Introduction Over the past decade, distance learning has seen a remarkable expansion, altering the landscape of education delivery and accessibility. While it has opened doors for millions of students, it also challenges establishing meaningful connections. With its intentional, strengths-based approach,…

In recognition of the Online Learning Consortium‘s (OLC) 25th anniversary, Bay View Analytics, with support from the Online Learning Consortium and Science Interactive, is proud to release “Review Session: 12 Years and 20 Reports Tracking Online Learning.” This report is…

Welcome to the OLC’s “Volunteer Spotlight” series, where we highlight the valuable contributions of just some of the many OLC volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise serving the community. This month, we’re excited to spotlight Florence Williams, a dedicated…

Are you aspiring to become a leader or to lead a great team? Matthews (2005), in his book Aim for the Heart, reminds us that to have our wildest dreams come true, we must first have wild dreams. My first…

Since 2016, the Online Learning Journal (OLJ), the official journal of the OLC has worked with the American Educational Research Association (AERA), an international society that “strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and…

Virtual | April 1-3, 2025

OLC Innovate, a joint conference presented by OLC and MERLOT, provides a path for innovators of all experience levels and backgrounds to share best practices, test new ideas, and collaborate on driving forward online, digital, and blended learning.

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