Skills over content: Ready or not, here come the digital accessibility requirements
The United States Department of Justice’s deadline for public colleges and universities to strictly use accessible digital content is almost here. Starting April 24 of this year (institutions serving smaller communities have another year), WCAG 2.1, Level AA are the digital content standards. This means that spaces and resources like websites, apps, service portals, and […]
Celebrating Our OLC Innovate 2026 Prize Winners
Thank you to everyone who took part in the many engagement and giveaway opportunities at OLC Innovate 2026! Your enthusiasm made this year’s conference unforgettable. Check out the full list of winners and celebrate the incredible energy our community brought to the event! Tuesday Evening Game Night Winners Matissa Cross, Trident University International $10 Amazon […]
A Transformational Leadership Journey Through IELOL
Participating in the Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL) through the Online Learning Consortium was a genuinely transformational experience for me professionally, personally, and in ways I could not have anticipated when I first applied. IELOL is designed as a cohort-based, immersive leadership development program for professionals advancing online, blended, and digital learning, […]
Building Better Courses Together
The most powerful changes in teaching often start with a simple idea: what if we didn’t have to do everything alone? In large Computer Science programs, where multiple instructors teach the same course across different sections, keeping things aligned can feel like an ongoing engineering challenge. This article explores a collaborative Course Coordinator Cohort Model […]
February 2026 OLC Snap Survey Results: Myths and Monsters in Online Learning
The February 2026 Snap Survey explored the persistent myths and “monsters” that continue to shape perceptions and challenges in online education. With 51 responses (the highest participation yet for an OLC Snap Survey), the results provide a snapshot of the cultural narratives and operational hurdles that institutions continue to face. Check out the visual results […]