Accelerating Possibility: Vision, Inspiration, and Transformation in Action
When we first sat down to plan the Accelerate 2025 program, we weren’t just building a conference schedule — we were sketching a vision for the next 30 years of digital learning. The proposals we read made one thing clear: our community is not waiting for change to happen; we’re building it, testing it, laughing […]
Data, Data, everywhere, nor any drop to drink…
“Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink…” is a famous line from “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It appears when the mariner and his crew are stranded at sea, surrounded by salt water they cannot drink. It applies so well to data. Many institutions, including the one we work […]
From AI Curiosity to Course Design: Engaging Learners with Custom GPTs
How do we keep students engaged when they’re not in the physical or virtual (synchronous online) classroom, especially those who never intended to be asynchronous learners in the first place? Why Student Engagement Needs A “Rethink” As online and hybrid learning becomes more deeply embedded in higher education, more of our students find themselves in […]
OLC Facilitator Spotlight: Bettyjo Bouchey
In this edition of our Facilitator Spotlight Series, we chatted with Dr. Bettyjo Bouchey on the important topic of staying current on changes as leaders in digital learning and what she’s been learning this summer. Dr. Bouchey facilitates several workshops in the Center for Professional Learning and serves as faculty in the Institute for Emerging […]
Teaching with AI²: Artificial Intelligence for Accessibility and Inclusion
The accessibility conversation in higher ed is oftentimes framed around compliance and avoiding legal trouble. However, inclusive design is about so much more than checking boxes. It’s about acknowledging the diversity of our students’ lived experiences and creating conditions where everyone can thrive. The truth is, most educators care deeply about equity. But let’s be […]