Bringing the Future into Focus at Innovate 2026

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I’ve worn glasses since I was five years old. I can’t recall how it felt the first time I put on glasses, but I know whenever I wake up, I can’t see a thing and reach for my glasses immediately. Without them, I may have a sense of what’s around me, but the world is […]

Escaping the Digital Definitions Rabbit Hole

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“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” In considering digital modality definitions, Lewis Carroll’s quote reminds us of the feeling of empathy we have for Alice as she goes down the rabbit hole to navigate an often non-sensical world. Unlike the cryptic Chesire Cat, our goal is to […]

The LNS All-Stars

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The post-season for Major League Baseball is nearly upon us, and I’m happy to report that the Milwaukee Brewers—my hometown team—are (as of the time of this writing) in first place in the entire league. I’m admittedly a fair weather fan when it comes to baseball, so I’ll be watching the playoffs this year only […]

OLC Facilitator Spotlight: Celia Coochwytewa

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In this month’s Facilitator Spotlight, we’re excited to feature Celia Coochwytewa, a dynamic leader in OLC’s professional learning community. Celia is passionate about helping educators refresh and elevate their work—spotlighting accessibility and AI as must-watch trends this fall. Whether facilitating the new Global Leadership Certificate Program or leading workshops for digital learning leaders, she infuses […]

The Evolving Landscape of Online Learning in South America

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Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in the EDUTIC conference in Santiago, Chile. Engaging with educators and leaders from across the region reminded me how much we gain when we exchange ideas and experiences about the evolving landscape of digital education. Online learning is expanding rapidly across South America, much like it is in […]

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