Beyond Equivalency: Redesigning Online Labs for Rigor, Engagement, and Joy
For years, online science labs have been judged by a single, persistent question: Are they equivalent to face-to-face labs? The question is understandable. It emerged from legitimate concerns about rigor, accreditation, and student learning. But over time, this framing has quietly become one of the biggest obstacles to meaningful innovation in digital learning. Equivalency was […]
March 2026 Snap Survey Results–Heroes and Hidden Treasures in Online Learning
In March’s Snap Survey, we asked two simple questions: Who is the unsung hero of online learning at your institution? What is the most underappreciated “treasure” supporting teaching and learning? The responses were modest (n=23), but the signal was remarkably clear. March 2026 Snap Survey Results Dashboard The Unsung Hero: The Quiet Architect The top […]
Skills over content: Ready or not, here come the digital accessibility requirements
The United States Department of Justice’s deadline for public colleges and universities to strictly use accessible digital content is almost here. Starting April 24 of this year (institutions serving smaller communities have another year), WCAG 2.1, Level AA are the digital content standards. This means that spaces and resources like websites, apps, service portals, and […]
Celebrating Our OLC Innovate 2026 Prize Winners
Thank you to everyone who took part in the many engagement and giveaway opportunities at OLC Innovate 2026! Your enthusiasm made this year’s conference unforgettable. Check out the full list of winners and celebrate the incredible energy our community brought to the event! Tuesday Evening Game Night Winners Matissa Cross, Trident University International $10 Amazon […]
A Transformational Leadership Journey Through IELOL
Participating in the Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL) through the Online Learning Consortium was a genuinely transformational experience for me professionally, personally, and in ways I could not have anticipated when I first applied. IELOL is designed as a cohort-based, immersive leadership development program for professionals advancing online, blended, and digital learning, […]