
The OLC Board of Directors is ringing in 2023 with two new board officers – President Patsy Moskal and Vice President Paige McDonald – and two new board members – Vincent Del Casino Jr. and Vickie Cook. The newly elected Read More >
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The OLC Board of Directors is ringing in 2023 with two new board officers – President Patsy Moskal and Vice President Paige McDonald – and two new board members – Vincent Del Casino Jr. and Vickie Cook. The newly elected Read More >
At OLC conferences, we like to think everyone is a winner because of the learning experiences. That said, sometimes there are actual winners. At OLC Accelerate 2022, there were several friendly competitions taking place, including trivia, an escape room, and Read More >
OLC Accelerate 2022 brought together 1,500+ learning professionals in November at the virtual and onsite programs in Orlando, Florida. The theme, “Reflecting Onward: Evidence for a Changed World” surfaced projects, research, and exemplars of best practices in digital learning across Read More >
Angela Gunder, Ph.D. (she/her/hers), Chief Academic Officer, Online Learning Consortium
| No Comments | | Leave a commentFor as long as I have been involved with the OLC, a big part of my conference experience has been getting to enjoy the Disney parks after hours with colleagues and friends. Late nights closing down the Magic Kingdom and Read More >
Kaitlin Garrett (she/her/hers), Instructional Designer, Online Learning Consortium, Katie Fife Schuster (she/her/hers). Director of Global Events, Online Learning Consortium, Madeline Shellgren (she/her/hers), Director of Community Strategy and Engagement, Online Learning Consortium
| No Comments | | Leave a commentAn interactive resource for exploring diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for presenters Regardless of the type of professional development or training you are leading, presenting within that context is a skill. We at the Online Learning Consortium view presenters as Read More >
Dylan Barth, Assistant Vice President of Learning, Online Learning Consortium
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This week Dr. Janue Johnson, Associate Professor at San Diego Mesa College and OLC faculty for the workshop Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility in Online Learning, joins us to discuss this new offering within the OLC Institute for Professional Development Read More >
Madeline R. Shellgren (she/her/hers), Director of Community Strategy and Engagement, Online Learning Consortium, Samantha Becker, Online Learning Consortium Storyteller
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Tap into your inner competitor, have fun, and embrace play. One of the first things that genuinely comes to mind when I think about OLC conferences is the word fun. I always smile when I share this because it brings Read More >
Madeline R. Shellgren (she/her/hers), Director of Community Strategy and Engagement, Online Learning Consortium, Samantha Becker, Online Learning Consortium Storyteller
| No Comments | | Leave a commentSome might say it’s spooky season, and others Libra season. But, in academia, it’s definitely conference season. October and November have been historically jam-packed with events that up-skill and connect professionals. Particularly post-pandemic, as we usher in a new world Read More >
Madeline R. Shellgren (she/her/hers), Director of Community Strategy and Engagement, Online Learning Consortium, Katie Fife Schuster (she/her/hers), Director of Global Events, Online Learning Consortium, Bill Krasner (he/him/his), Partnerships, PlayPosit, Lainie Hoffman (she/her/hers), Senior Design Manager, Emeritus, Jill Giacomini (she/her/hers), Senior Instructional Designer, University of Colorado Denver
| No Comments | | Leave a commentAt the beginning of 2021, the Online Learning Consortium and PlayPosit entered into a new partnership for the purposes of collaboratively reimagining engagement. You can read more about our partnership here.
For learning experiences to be meaningful, so much happens behind the scenes. Dedicated leadership, learner-centered design, and the ability to adapt. The people in the trenches – sparking significant changes in online learning – deserve to be recognized for Read More >