Technology is embedded in almost every aspect of our lives – from travel, finances, cooking, fitness, and learning. Many educators would also likely note that just because technology is available and used doesn’t necessarily mean it is an effective or intentional part Read More >
Education professionals from around the world gathered together virtually and in-person for the 2023 OLC Innovate conference presented by OLC and MERLOT. This year’s conference provided a path for innovators of all experience levels and backgrounds to share Read More >
Transformative learning experiences are made possible through the tireless dedication of practitioners. Untold hours of development, design, testing, and expertise must come together to create meaningful learning opportunities. The digital learning community can collectively advance by discovering the impactful work Read More >
Over the summer of 2022, as I was redesigning a fully online research methods course for the Instructional Design and Learning Technology (IDLT) Master of Science Program that I was assigned to teach in the fall of 2022, I focused Read More >
Shifting us into warp drive, distorting the time-space continuum, recent technologies like machine learning (such as GPT-3), analytics, cloud computing, blockchain, and connected devices have challenged many established higher education systems. This combined with the rapid entry of mega-corporations (e.g., Read More >
It takes seeds of creativity and collaboration to craft meaningful, engaging online experiences. The inaugural book from OLC Press, From Grassroots to the Highly-Orchestrated: Online Leaders Share Their Stories of the Evolving Online Organizational Landscape in Higher Ed presents a Read More >
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 >
For 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 >