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For decades, education has been stubbornly slow to adapt to technological advancements. In K-12 schools, innovation often looks like bolting new tools onto an outdated framework rather than reimagining the system itself. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception. Schools are…

Every year, I look forward to two events that have profoundly shaped my perspective on online and digital learning—OLC Innovate and OLC Accelerate. These conferences aren’t just gatherings; they’re catalysts for transformation, bringing together educators, instructional designers, researchers, and leaders…

In online education and training, professionals rightfully prioritize learners—but too often, they lack meaningful opportunities for their own professional development. Throughout my work with various organizations, I have seen training efforts focus primarily on mastering new technologies or attending “train-the-trainer”…

It’s the end of a long school day. You’re sifting through emails, thinking about lesson plans, and wondering how to better engage your students in an increasingly digital world. Maybe you’re exploring new ways to personalize learning, integrate AI, or…

One thing that is constant in education, society, technology, and all facets of life is change. Keeping up with the sheer number of technological tools, newly published articles and textbooks, apps, and other instructional developments can be an overwhelming task,…

We are excited to announce the official launch of the brand new OLC Course Review Scorecard. The Course Review Scorecard is a course-level review instrument intended to evaluate the quality of online, blended, and digital learning. The release of this…

Orlando, FL | November 17-20, 2025

OLC Accelerate showcases groundbreaking research and highly effective practices in online and digital learning across K-12, higher education, and corporate L&D. This event is designed to empower and support leaders, instructional designers, educators, and training professionals by offering a wide range of sessions and activities.

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