OLC Volunteer Spotlight: A Conversation with Flo Williams
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 and passionate online and digital education advocate. I had the pleasure of interviewing Flo to […]
Shaping Change Through Intangible Leadership Influence
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 wild dream was to be part of a leadership cohort, and it came true when […]
Special Conference Issue: AERA Online Teaching and Learning SIG Collaboration
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 to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good” (About […]
Hacking Leadership: Leveraging Audiobooks and Your Daily Commute
What if one of the biggest pain points of your day could become your greatest professional development opportunity? As the Executive Dean of Online Learning and Faculty Development at D’Youville University in Buffalo, NY, I’ve discovered that one of the most impactful tools for professional growth isn’t found in the latest research or newest technology—it’s […]
Empowering Leaders in Online Learning: A Personal Journey Through the IELOL Program
Editor’s note: If Darina’s journey has inspired you, consider applying for the IELOL 2025 program. This unique opportunity is designed to equip leaders in online learning with the tools and network needed to drive impactful change. Applications for the 2025