AI Exploration Zone: Discover, Experiment, and Innovate
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education at lightning speed, opening doors to entirely new ways of teaching, learning, and engaging students. Imagine creating an adaptive quiz, producing a podcast without a studio, or designing a digital assistant to support instruction in minutes rather than hours. These possibilities are already here, ready to be explored […]
July 2025 Snap Survey Results: IT Department Involvement in GenAI integration on campuses
The topic of generative AI (GenAI) in higher education is rapidly gaining attention, with researchers examining its implications from multiple angles. Much of the current scholarship focuses on student and faculty experiences (Kamoun et al., 2024; Yazdi et al., 2025), while broader inquiries explore institutional readiness, AI literacy, and the evolving role of academic libraries […]
Four Cs for Emerging Adult Learners (Zoomers) in AI Learning Spaces
Profiles of our adult learners have changed dramatically, not at the exponential growth of technology but enough to shift our learning environments. Generation Z’s (Zoomers) needs and requirements for online learning have transformed and require a new approach. Emerging adult learners need to be nurtured and led with their experience in mind. These learners want […]
Finding Your Guiding Star: Why OLC Accelerate 2025 Matters More Than Ever
As we look toward November 2025, one of the brightest spots on the calendar is the OLC Accelerate Conference in Orlando. For more than 30 years, this gathering has been a place where educators, leaders, and innovators come together to make sense of the shifting landscape of learning. This year, we—Cody and Allison—are honored to […]
What’s Up with the AI Summit?
I was on a work call recently, and someone mentioned that the OLC Accelerate conference was only 12 weeks away. My immediate reaction was this: I’ve been pretty involved in conference planning for the last few months, so it’s no surprise that the conference is coming upon us. I guess the surprise is mainly on […]