Innovate 2026: Reflections on a Week of Connection, Creativity, and Courage
As the (virtual) lights dim on Innovate 2026, I’ve found myself thinking back over the past several days, replaying conversations, insights, unexpected moments of inspiration, and the thousand small sparks that happen when a community comes together with curiosity and purpose. Each year, Innovate asks us to challenge assumptions, explore emerging possibilities, and stretch the […]
Creating Collective Expertise at the OLC-MERLOT Innovate Conference
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
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
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
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 […]