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 […]
A Leadership Journey Worth Taking: Why IELOL is a Game-Changer
As emerging or established leaders, it is critical for us to reflect on our personal growth and leadership journey. Indeed, perhaps one of the best gifts we can give ourselves—and the organizations we serve—is a commitment to refining and expanding our leadership skills. For those in online learning and higher education, the Institute for Emerging […]
Rethinking K-12 Education in the Age of AI
For decades, education has been stubbornly slow to adapt to technological advancements. In K-12 schools, innovation often looks like bolting new tools onto an outdated framework rather than reimagining the system itself. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception. Schools are debating whether to “allow” students to use AI, while administrators cautiously integrate it into tasks […]