What High-Quality Online Programs Get Right (and Where Many Fall Short)
Many institutions have invested heavily in online learning, but fewer have a clear, program-level view of quality. This session explores what distinguishes high-performing online programs, moving beyond individual courses to examine the systems, structures, and processes that support sustainable quality at scale. Participants will explore common gaps, such as fragmented governance, inconsistent student support, and […]
Designing Workforce-Ready Pathways: A 4T Sprint for Digital Learning Leadership
This webinar is part of the OLC Innovate 2026 Best-In-Track Webinar Series! Webinar Overview As higher education continues to respond to shifting workforce expectations, AI integration, and the growth of alternative credentials, faculty and academic leaders are being asked to align curriculum with emerging skills, often without clear guidance on how to do so while […]
Immersive Heritage: Rebuilding Ancient Egypt in a Virtual Classroom
This webinar is part of the OLC Innovate 2026 Best-In-Track Webinar Series! Webinar Overview This webinar explores how immersive, student-built virtual environments can transform learning in online courses. Drawing on a case study from a large-enrollment asynchronous archaeology course, participants will see how students used accessible 3D modeling tools to reconstruct ancient Egyptian tombs and […]
Wellness That Works: Evidence-Based Practices to Support Online Learners
This webinar is part of the OLC Innovate 2026 Best-In-Track Webinar Series! Webinar Overview The shift to online learning has intensified student wellness challenges, with research showing increased rates of anxiety, isolation, and burnout among remote learners. As educators and designers, we have a unique opportunity to embed wellness practices directly into our course delivery, […]
When AI Joins the Course Design Team: An ID’s Journey Through Faculty AI Adoption
This webinar is part of the OLC Innovate 2026 Best-In-Track Webinar Series! Webinar Overview Navigate the rise of “artificial instructors” in online education through an instructional designer’s lens in this Best-in-Track presentation. As campuses become AI literate (but not necessarily fluent), the role of the instructional designer is evolving dramatically. Drawing from real faculty collaborations, […]