The LNS All-Stars
The post-season for Major League Baseball is nearly upon us, and I’m happy to report that the Milwaukee Brewers—my hometown team—are (as of the time of this writing) in first place in the entire league. I’m admittedly a fair weather fan when it comes to baseball, so I’ll be watching the playoffs this year only […]
Recharge and Re-energize: Personalize your Accelerate Engagement Experience
If you were at Accelerate last year, you probably still remember the epic Rock, Paper, Scissors showdown of 2024. I mean, who knew that a simple playground game could get that competitive? ✊✋✌️ Watching educators, leaders, and learning enthusiasts cheering each other on over hand gestures was one of those “only at Accelerate” moments. The […]
AI Exploration Zone: Discover, Experiment, and Innovate
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education at lightning speed, opening doors to entirely new ways of teaching, learning, and engaging students. Imagine creating an adaptive quiz, producing a podcast without a studio, or designing a digital assistant to support instruction in minutes rather than hours. These possibilities are already here, ready to be explored […]
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 […]