Creating Collective Expertise at the OLC-MERLOT Innovate Conference

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The OLC-MERLOT Innovate conference is nearly upon us. In just a few weeks (March 3-5), hundreds of OLC and MERLOT community members will come together virtually to share innovative ideas and practices that they have spent their time and talents pursuing. The collective experiences and expertise of the online learning community that is shared during […]

Bringing the Future into Focus at OLC Innovate 2026

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Every year, the Online Learning Consortium brings together a global community of educators, designers, technologists, and digital learning practitioners to reimagine what’s possible. OLC Innovate 2026, held virtually from March 3–5, invites attendees to explore this year’s theme: Bringing the Future into Focus—a call to collectively clarify our vision for digital learning in a rapidly […]

Innovate 2026: A Time to Be Bold, Brave, & Brilliant

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I have a canvas in my office with the phrase “Be Bold, Brave, & Brilliant” on it. While this may only be a step above Live, Laugh, Love in terms of cliched office décor, I love it. It reminds me to speak confidently and push against the status quo with fresh ideas, but to do […]

Why Innovate 2026 Matters Right Now

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When I first stepped into the role of Conference Chair for OLC Innovate 2026, I carried with me a quiet but persistent question: What does innovation in digital learning actually require of us right now, at this moment? It’s a question I’ve been sitting with for a while, and the more I reflect, the more […]

Finding Our Guiding Star: Reflections from OLC Accelerate 2025

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As we look back on OLC Accelerate 2025 in Orlando, it’s clear that this year’s gathering was one of the most impactful yet. For more than three decades, this conference has brought together educators, innovators, and leaders to make sense of the ever-evolving world of learning—and this year was no exception. As your 2025 conference […]

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