Illuminating the Future: What Your Peers Want to See at OLC Accelerate 2026

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Every great session starts with a simple question: What does our community need to know right now? The program for OLC Accelerate 2026 isn’t just a schedule of events; it is a tapestry woven from the real-world challenges, triumphs, and “aha!” moments of practitioners like you. As the Call for Proposals remains open through May […]

Cons and Misinformation: Why It’s Difficult to Understand AI Detection

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A healthy and progressive dialogue about technology, particularly about AI in education, should be based on the best facts available. It isn’t easy to stay current considering how quickly the technology landscape changes. When bad actors come into the mix, it becomes impossible. Bad Actors Sell Confounding Products, and a Solution That Doesn’t Work There […]

March 2026 Snap Survey Results–Heroes and Hidden Treasures in Online Learning

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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 […]

Skills over content: Ready or not, here come the digital accessibility requirements

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The United States Department of Justice’s deadline for public colleges and universities to strictly use accessible digital content is almost here. Starting April 24 of this year (institutions serving smaller communities have another year), WCAG 2.1, Level AA are the digital content standards. This means that spaces and resources like websites, apps, service portals, and […]

A Transformational Leadership Journey Through IELOL

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Participating in the Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL) through the Online Learning Consortium was a genuinely transformational experience for me professionally, personally, and in ways I could not have anticipated when I first applied. IELOL is designed as a cohort-based, immersive leadership development program for professionals advancing online, blended, and digital learning, […]

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