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
Making Virtual Vibes Real: How to Build a Strong Classroom Community Online
Having spent years in the online learning space, I get really excited when I get to talk about ways educators can make students feel more connected and engaged in virtual classrooms. It’s not always easy, especially for those new to online teaching. Virtual learning does bring flexibility and accessibility, but it sometimes misses that natural […]
Utilizing Shared Governance in Effectively Balancing Unit and Central Authority In Online Administration
Shared governance is the intricate dance between academic ideals and administrative realities. For administrators, engaging in this process can sometimes feel like herding cats (albeit very well-read ones), especially when there’s no consensus about what “shared governance” actually means (see Minor 2004). Moving initiatives forward, particularly those related to the fast-moving world of online education, […]
Rethinking the Student Experience
Please bear with me. There is a point to this story. To get there, I need to talk about something called Cushing’s Disease. Cushing’s Disease is also known as hypercortisolism. People can get it, and apparently dogs, too. The odds
AI and the Future of Research: What’s Next at the 2024 Research Summit
In the two years since the launch of Chat GPT in November 2022, generative AI has transformed all sectors of everyday life – from healthcare to higher education. Its integration into higher education has not only unlocked new possibilities for research collaboration and innovation but also raised critical questions about academic integrity and the future of work. As we anticipate both the considerable opportunities and challenges that AI presents, it’s clear that we can’t navigate these shifts in isolation.