Brief Context and History from Maddie: On November 18-21, the HBCU Summit will be held in Orlando, FL as a component of Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate 2024. When I (Maddie) was told that I’d be taking on the coordinator Read More >
Instructional designers have long been the unsung heroes of digital learning, often navigating the complexities of educational technology, curriculum design, and faculty training with quiet dedication. Instructional design superpowers were clearly on display during the pandemic and are continually being Read More >
The Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and D2L, global leaders in educational innovation and excellence, are excited to announce a strategic collaboration to explore how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping student engagement in higher education. This collaboration brings together OLC’s Read More >
We can hardly contain our excitement for OLC Accelerate 2024! We are even more excited to share some of the highlights of our Engagement programming. Throughout the conference you will be able to visit the Engagement Hub in Exhibit Hall Read More >
AI is here to stay, whether we like it or not. It’s already woven into the tools educators use, making it impossible to ignore. So is it time to embrace AI or should you continue to be wary? Well, like Read More >
Welcome to the OLC’s “Volunteer Spotlight” series, where we celebrate the incredible contributions of just some of our dedicated volunteers. We are deeply grateful for their time, expertise, and commitment to the community. A Journey Rooted in Passion for Education Read More >
Established in 2009, the Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL) continues in 2025. The 2025 program will hold its onsite residency at the University of Wisconsin. IELOL is the pioneering leadership development program in the field of digital Read More >
In the ever-evolving education landscape, securing funding is crucial to advancing student success and innovation. The Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Grant Services offers a comprehensive suite of support to help educational institutions identify, secure, and manage grant funding. With our Read More >
Imagine you’re standing in front of a classroom, ready to share your expertise, but as you click through your slides, you notice the students’ eyes glaze over. It’s not because your content isn’t valuable, but because your slides have fallen Read More >
The rapid rise of generative AI in higher education is transforming the research landscape, reshaping the methods we use, our possibilities for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing data, and even our writing practices. But perhaps more importantly, generative AI forces us Read More >