We’re thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s OLC Onsite Innovate Exhibitor Stamp Card Contest and other exciting raffles and giveaways! Congratulations to all participants who brought enthusiasm and energy, making this event memorable. Onsite Exhibitor Stamp Card Contest Read More >

Innovate24 Highlights and Insights

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Morgan Johnson, 2024 Innovate Conference Chair, Vice President Academic Experience, University of Arizona Global Campus

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We convened in beautiful Denver, CO this year for #Innovate24, under the theme “Elevating Pathways: Navigating the Terrain of Future Learning.” This year’s conference was my favorite to-date! As Conference Chair, I might be biased, but we introduced new programming, Read More >

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Enhancing Elementary Education with the HyFlex Classroom

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Dr. Lisa Hassler

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In our ongoing quest to meet the evolving needs of students in education, the HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) classroom model emerges as a beacon of adaptability, providing students with unparalleled flexibility to choose between in-person and virtual attendance daily. Initially skeptical, I Read More >

ChatGPT created image to represent pedagogical wizards, captioned as: "In the quiet glow of twilight, two wizards merge the realms of knowledge and creativity. Together, in an unbounded landscape, they weave magic from the ancient and the new, crafting a future where imagination and wisdom coalesce. United in purpose, they embody the limitless potential of collaboration in the pursuit of enlightenment."

AI and Instructional Design: Competitors or Collaborators?

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Dr. Tawnya Means, Assistant Dean for Educational Innovation and Chief Learning Officer at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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At a recent OLC event, an instructional designer who was excited about generative AI discreetly asked the question that has likely crossed many minds for at least a split second: “What does my job look like in the age of Read More >

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Navigate the Future of Learning at the OLC Innovate 2024 Engagement Hub

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Dr. Cynthia PascalNorthern Virginia Community College; Jennifer Zaur, University of Arizona Global Campus (Engagement Co-Chairs)

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The mile-high city is about to welcome a whirlwind of creative energy as OLC Innovate 2024 descends upon Denver! Whether you’re a seasoned conference veteran or a first-time attendee, get ready to ignite your passion for learning, collaboration, connection, and Read More >

Teacher Perspective: Embracing AI in Education

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Jessica Lyons, Teacher,  Perry Township Schools

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In the ever-evolving landscape of education, integrating technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), has become increasingly prevalent. Recently, a teacher approached me with a common dilemma: her students used AI on their phones to draft essays and then transferred the work Read More >