May 2026 Snap Survey Results: Is It AI?

In our May 2026 Snap Survey, we asked participants (n=52) to read a passage of text and identify it as either AI-generated or written by humans. The results may surprise you! There are many invigilation products that promise to detect AI-written work. However, none are 100% reliable and researchers have found that “while AI-output detectors […]
April 2026 Snap Survey Results: Weeds and Seeds in Online and Blended Learning

Each month, OLC’s Snap Survey series offers a quick pulse check on issues shaping online and blended learning. April’s survey invited participants (n=27) to reflect on two simple but revealing questions: What practices in online and blended learning should we pull out like weeds, and what ideas or approaches should we intentionally cultivate and grow? […]
March 2026 Snap Survey Results–Heroes and Hidden Treasures in Online Learning

In March’s Snap Survey, we asked two simple questions: Who is the unsung hero of online learning at your institution? What is the most underappreciated “treasure” supporting teaching and learning? The responses were modest (n=23), but the signal was remarkably clear. March 2026 Snap Survey Results Dashboard The Unsung Hero: The Quiet Architect The top […]
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 […]
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 […]