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 […]
AI Is Reshaping Learning Roles—Here’s How to Future-Proof Your Team
AI is changing how we work—but more importantly, it’s changing the roles we play. Across K–12 education, higher education, and corporate learning, I keep hearing the same questions: What roles are at risk? What new skills will our teams need? How do we help people adapt without losing what makes learning human? These are questions […]
OLC Facilitator Spotlight: Reed Hepler
In this edition of our Facilitator Spotlight Series, we chatted with Reed Hepler on summer professional learning. He also shares tips for those just starting out on their AI learning journey or setting strategies that scale. Reed facilitates one of the many AI-focused workshops in the Center for Professional Learning. Q: Does the summer look […]
More Than Just a Login: How to Build Virtual Relationships That Truly Engage Online Learners
The rise of online learning has transformed education, expanding access, flexibility, and opportunity. But while we’ve made significant strides in instructional design and technology tools, one essential component often lags behind: relationships. Whether you’re teaching middle schoolers in a virtual academy or adult learners in an online graduate program, connection is the gateway to engagement, […]