Teaching & Learning

OLC Research Center
for Digital Learning & Leadership

Teaching & Learning

Teaching & Learning

The purpose of these resources is to provide broad coverage of pedagogical and andragogical topics that are pertinent to those who interact with students and wish to expand their knowledge and practice when working with students in the digital age. Through a combination of research studies, white papers, a workbook, webinars, and publications, this collection of resources supports traditional-aged and adult learners, or contemporary learners, across multiple modalities.

Research Studies, Reports, and White Papers

Access and Accessibility in Digital and Online Learning - Issues in Higher Education and K-12 Contexts — Access and Accessibility in Digital and Online Learning

This white paper provides an overview of critical terms, legal precedents, and other considerations to improve the educational experiences of learners with disabilities. Read more

Counting U.S. Secondary and Postsecondary Credentials — Counting U.S. Secondary and Postsecondary Credentials

Millions of students, workers, educators, and employers who make decisions in the convoluted U.S. credentials marketplace are greatly hindered by the lack of information on the nature of their options Read more

Making Digital Learning Work: Success Strategies from Six Leading Universities and Community Colleges — Making Digital Learning Work

This study provides actionable data, rich case studies and best practice recommendations for institutions looking to scale digital learning. Read more

Virtual Classroom Training Survey - What Can We Learn From Our Colleagues? — Virtual Classroom Training Survey: What Can We Learn from Our Colleagues? A Framework for Virtual Classroom Training This original sponsored research study focuses on the types of training online instructors have received…read more

Alternative Credentials Prior Learning 2.0 — Alternative Credentials Prior Learning 2.0 This commissioned research study explores key definitions and reveals five common themes focused on competency-based education(CBE), prior learning assessment….read more

Digital Academic Revolution Mentorship Competency #1 The Declaration — Digital Academic Revolution Mentorship Competency Series This original research series explores the transparency of digital mentorship competency in teaching and learning…read more

Intentional Futures - High Tech High Touch: Serving Student Needs at Scale — High-Tech High-Touch: Serving Student Needs at Scale – This curated report identifies strategies that promote high-tech high-touch digital learning and includes commentary from institutions that found success.

High-Tech-High-Touch Decision-Making Guide — High Tech High Touch Decision Making Guide Use this workbook to begin a conversation about how best to design a digital learning experience that meets the needs of your students.

Learning for Life - The Opportunity for Technology to Transform Adult Education — Learning for Life This curated report explores the number of US adults lacking basic skills in the areas of literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy is substantial– nearly one in six US adults maintains low literacy…read more

Path to Employment - Maximizing the Impact of Alternative Pathways Programs — Path to Employment This two-part series highlights how alternative pathways can accelerate employment prospects for low-income adults. We explore how an expanding segment of non-traditional programs are both helping low-income adults improve…read more

Preparing for the Digital University: a review of the history and current state of online, blended, and online learnin — Preparing for the Digital University This curated report provides a review of the history and current state of online, blended, and online learning report including the rich history of technology in education with an emphasis on the importance of human factors…read more

Strengthening America’s Economy by Expanding Educational Opportunities for Working Adults — Strengthening America’s Economy by Expanding Educational Opportunities for Working Adults This curated report focuses on policy surrounding the unique challenges adult learners face in trying to achieve a post-secondary credential…read more

Online Learning - Journal — Theories and Frameworks for Online Education: Seeking an Integrated Model This Online Learning Journal article by Dr. Anthony Picciano examines theoretical frameworks and models that focus on the pedagogical aspects of online education.

Time for Class 2017 - Tyton Partners Research Study — Time for Class 2017 This curated research study illuminates the state of digital learning in higher education and provides recommendations to the field on opportunities to expand digital learning in service of improved student outcomes.

Neuromyths — Neuromyths This White Paper provides information about neuromyths, their prevalence in higher education, and how the results of this research may be used by faculty, instructional designers, and leadership to increase the efficacy of teaching and learning, design, and professional development. Read more.

Searchable Research Collections

Online Learning - Journal — OLC Online Learning Journal Online Learning is OLC’s peer-reviewed journal. Explore this collection containing manuscripts spanning more than 20 years.

Courseware-In-Context — Courseware In Context This Research Collection database provides information regarding digital courseware and allows users to suggest articles for the collection.

Publications

Leading the eLearning Transformation of Higher Education-Meeting the Challenges of Technology and Distance Education — Leading the eLearning Transformation of Higher Education: Meeting the Challenges of Technology and Distance Education This book is a professional text that offers insights and guidance to the rising generation of leaders in the field of higher education.