Finding Your Guiding Star: Why OLC Accelerate 2025 Matters More Than Ever
As we look toward November 2025, one of the brightest spots on the calendar is the OLC Accelerate Conference in Orlando. For more than 30 years, this gathering has been a place where educators, leaders, and innovators come together to make sense of the shifting landscape of learning. This year, we—Cody and Allison—are honored to […]
What’s Up with the AI Summit?
I was on a work call recently, and someone mentioned that the OLC Accelerate conference was only 12 weeks away. My immediate reaction was this: I’ve been pretty involved in conference planning for the last few months, so it’s no surprise that the conference is coming upon us. I guess the surprise is mainly on […]
OLC Volunteer Spotlight: A Conversation with Lisa Hassler
Leading with Purpose: Building Bridges Between K–12 and Higher Ed Dr. Lisa Hassler’s professional journey reflects a deep commitment to educational equity and meaningful change. With a background that spans elementary teaching and leadership roles in both public and private schools, she brings a nuanced perspective to today’s evolving learning environments. In addition to holding […]
Beyond the Chatbot: Building AI Game Bots That Teach, Coach, and Simulate Real Life
You’ve seen AI write emails, generate lesson plans, and quiz questions, but have you seen it play? Now, imagine students stepping into a learning game with AI as a responsive player that adapts, reacts, guides, and challenges. For the past couple of years, educators have been experimenting with generative AI tools like OpenAI to speed […]
Shaping the Mind of the Machine
The Emotional Charge of Language Since AI models burst onto the scene a few short years ago, researching them has left me both fascinated and unnerved. Talking to them and testing them is an adventure. Sometimes, their answers are so human and humane that I find myself choking up. Other times, they strike that uncanny […]