Funding Distance Learning Initiatives Post-Pandemic
After the federal government pumped millions of dollars into distance learning initiatives at schools and colleges throughout the country during the pandemic, institutions have continued to seek external funding sources to expand and innovate in these domains. Funding opportunities for these programs abound and those who know where to look, and how to submit competitive […]
October 2025 Snap Survey Results – Ethics in GenAI
October 2025 Snap Survey Results Dashboard Context and Emerging Frameworks Our September Snap Survey results indicated strong sentiment around ethics and Generative AI (GenAI). Building on those findings, the October Snap Survey explored this area in greater depth. Recent literature reflects a similar trend: the conversation in higher education has shifted from whether GenAI should […]
The Real Environmental Footprint of Generative AI: What 2025 Data Tell Us
In the October 2025 OLC Snap Survey, participants raised an increasingly common question: What are the ethical implications of Generative AI (GenAI)’s environmental impact? As both a regular user of these tools and a researcher who cares deeply about sustainability, I wanted to understand what the evidence actually shows. The conversation has spread so quickly […]
Celebrating Our OLC Accelerate 2025 Prize Winners
Thank you to everyone who took part in the many engagement and giveaway opportunities at OLC Accelerate 2025—from the Exhibitor Stamp Card to sponsor booth raffles, engagement activity challenges, the 5K, and more. Your enthusiasm made this year’s conference unforgettable. Check out the full list of winners and celebrate the incredible energy our community brought […]
Finding Our Guiding Star: Reflections from OLC Accelerate 2025
As we look back on OLC Accelerate 2025 in Orlando, it’s clear that this year’s gathering was one of the most impactful yet. For more than three decades, this conference has brought together educators, innovators, and leaders to make sense of the ever-evolving world of learning—and this year was no exception. As your 2025 conference […]