Culture First, Then AI: How Learning Leaders Make Change Stick
Leaders across education and workforce development are being asked to integrate AI—but the most important work isn’t technical. It’s cultural. The most effective learning leaders are shaping environments where AI adoption is not only strategic, but also human-centered. They’re creating space for trust, fueling curiosity, and aligning innovation with purpose—ensuring AI doesn’t just land, but […]
Rethinking K-12 Education in the Age of AI
For decades, education has been stubbornly slow to adapt to technological advancements. In K-12 schools, innovation often looks like bolting new tools onto an outdated framework rather than reimagining the system itself. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception. Schools are debating whether to “allow” students to use AI, while administrators cautiously integrate it into tasks […]
The Secret to Effective Online Learning? Investing in the People Who Teach It
In online education and training, professionals rightfully prioritize learners—but too often, they lack meaningful opportunities for their own professional development. Throughout my work with various organizations, I have seen training efforts focus primarily on mastering new technologies or attending “train-the-trainer” programs that equip educators with specific content or skills to pass on to others. While […]
Supporting Students and Faculty: Using the MERLOT Library to Support Teaching, Learning, and Open Education
One thing that is constant in education, society, technology, and all facets of life is change. Keeping up with the sheer number of technological tools, newly published articles and textbooks, apps, and other instructional developments can be an overwhelming task, even for the most up-to-date faculty member, instructional designer, librarian, and others. We are excited […]
Teaching Accessibly and Teaching Accessibility: The Key to Equitable Education
Think about the last time you came across the term “accessibility”. What was the context? Maybe it was a discussion about legal requirements or technology procurement. Or perhaps it came up while talking about designing quality online courses. No matter where you’ve encountered the term, you probably recognize that accessibility is important in education. But […]