Introduction to the TrAIT Framework – How to Embrace AI in the Classroom
Introducing the TrAIT Framework Once faculty have come to the acceptance stage of where we are with AI in education, we need to address how to acknowledge the role of AI as a tool in the classroom. In fact, using AI in the classroom should not be optional. This is where the Transparency in AI […]
OLC Volunteer Spotlight: A Conversation with Cheryl Fulghum
Meet Cheryl Fulghum, an instructional technology leader and community college educator from North Carolina. With a passion for learning and creating spaces that inspire growth, Cheryl supports faculty at Haywood Community College by integrating technology into traditional, online, and blended courses. Her OLC journey began in 2015 when she sought broader professional development and found […]
Culture First, Then AI: How Learning Leaders Make Change Stick
Leaders across education and workforce development are being asked to integrate AI—but the most important work isn’t technical. It’s cultural. The most effective learning leaders are shaping environments where AI adoption is not only strategic, but also human-centered. They’re creating space for trust, fueling curiosity, and aligning innovation with purpose—ensuring AI doesn’t just land, but […]
OLC Facilitator Spotlight: Mariette Fourie-Jardim
In this edition of our Facilitator Spotlight Series, we sat down with Dr. Mariette Fourie-Jardim as she shares tips and transformative takeaways from the neroscience workshops she leads with OLC. Q: What do you see as the value of facilitating and participating in OLC workshops? A: As the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) is a globally recognized leader in […]
Top Ten Hits from Innovate 2025: Hitting the High Notes in Digital Education
A rhythmic recap of powerful takeaways, tech insights, and community moments from OLC’s 10th anniversary event Prior to the start of Innovate 2025, I wrote a blog post describing the significance of the number 10 as we celebrated the 10th anniversary of Innovate. In that post, I promised that we at OLC are committed to […]