Student Well-Being in Online Learning: A Design Question, Not Just a Support Question
January 2026 Snap Survey Results Dashboard Well-being is a holistic and dynamic state that extends beyond the absence of illness to encompass physical, psychological, and social functioning. It includes both happiness and life satisfaction, as well as purpose, growth, and self-actualization. Rather than implying a life free from challenge, well-being reflects the balance between the […]
November 2025 Snap Survey Results – WCAG and Accessibility Compliance
November 2025 Snap Survey Results Dashboard Colleges and universities in the United States are facing major shifts in accessibility requirements as new federal rules make WCAG 2.1 Level AA the enforceable standard for public institutions’ digital content. In April 2024, the Department of Justice finalized the ADA Title II Web and Mobile Accessibility Rule, which […]
October 2025 Snap Survey Results – Ethics in GenAI
October 2025 Snap Survey Results Dashboard Context and Emerging Frameworks Our September Snap Survey results indicated strong sentiment around ethics and Generative AI (GenAI). Building on those findings, the October Snap Survey explored this area in greater depth. Recent literature reflects a similar trend: the conversation in higher education has shifted from whether GenAI should […]
September 2025 Snap Survey Results – Trends in Generative AI
The September 2025 OLC Snap Survey highlights how generative AI (GenAI) continues to shape higher education and professional practice. Three themes stand out: respondents are increasingly confident in their ability to use GenAI tools, ChatGPT dominates the landscape as the tool of choice, and the community remains polarized between enthusiastic adopters, cautious experimenters, and vocal […]
August 2025 Snap Survey Results – Current Trends in the Ed Tech Landscape
The landscape of educational technology is always evolving as tools become more affordable, accessible, and easier to use. Early adoption of computer-assisted instruction, CD-ROMs, and DVDs has given way to cloud-based platforms and web-delivered learning environments, enabling broader adoption in teaching and learning. Over the last two decades, the field has seen the rise of […]