AI with a Pedagogical Purpose: Meet OLC’s Course Review Assistant GPT
Introduction As part of our continued commitment to supporting quality and innovation in digital learning, we’re pleased to introduce a new companion to the OLC Course Review Scorecard: the Course Review Assistant GPT. This isn’t just a technical tool or a novelty in the AI space. It’s a thoughtful response to a question we’ve been […]
Digital Hospitality: Designing Clutter-Free Spaces for Student Flourishing
Over ten years ago, my wife came across a book that changed our lives. We were preparing to start a family and were reading, discussing, and exploring different ideas about the kind of home and family we hoped to create. During that season, my wife read Organized Simplicity: The Clutter-Free Approach to Intentional Living by […]
OLC Volunteer Spotlight: A Conversation with Matt Vick
Welcome to the OLC’s “Volunteer Spotlight” series that aims to highlight the valuable contributions of just some of the many volunteers who serve the OLC community. We are so very grateful to each of our volunteers for the time and expertise they share in a variety of capacities. This month, we shine the spotlight on […]
Behind the Clicks: What LMS Data Is Really Telling Us About Online Learning
“You can tell when a student is lost in a classroom. But can you tell when they’re lost online?” That question has stuck with me ever since I started studying online learning patterns in graduate education. In a traditional classroom, instructors rely on visual cues—blank stares, confused expressions, or raised hands—to gauge whether students are […]
AI Course Compass: A Seven-Phase Framework for Ethical, Equitable, and Adaptive Course Design
Introduction Without clear strategies, AI integration risks widening existing disparities and undermining academic standards. The AI Course Compass: A Seven-Phase Framework for Ethical, Equitable, and Adaptive Course Design (AI Course Compass Framework) addresses the critical gap of higher education’s AI integration through a structured seven-phase model that balances innovation with systemic ethics. While existing frameworks […]