Online Learning Consortium

Blog post cover titled "Five Strategies to Enhance Online and Hybrid Learning Through Faculty Development'

Blog post excerpt reading: Change doesn’t have to wait for the next big initiative or budget cycle. Faculty can begin experimenting with these strategies right now, building confidence along the way. The result? Online learning experiences that are not only more effective but also more human." Written by Aiman Khamitova, Ed.D., Innovative Learning Officer at Nazarbayev University

🛠️ Intentional support can empower educators and enhance student engagement.

🖋️ The latest #OLCInsights highlights five practical strategies institutions can use to strengthen course quality through #FacultyDevelopment

🔗 Read the Insights at the link in our bio ✨

Graphic announcing the call for proposals for OLC Elevate 2026 is open until April 6

📢 Help us shape the inaugural #OLCElevate! We’re looking for speakers to lead sessions on educational ecosystems and AI integration.
📍 Ft. Worth, TX (Aug 3-5)
📍 Rockford, IL (Aug 6-7)
The CFP is officially OPEN! Submit your proposal here: bit.ly/EL26CFP
#DigitalLearning #OnlineLearning

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#OLCInnovate2026 was a week of connection, creativity, and courage!

In the latest #OLCInsights, Conference Chair Jennifer Wurch reflects on how the #OnlineLearning community explored the complex, human-centered future of digital learning.

🔗 Read the conference recap: bit.ly/IN26Reflections

Blog post cover titled "Rankings Reflect Achievement. Ecosystems Shape the Future"

Blog post excerpt reading "The institutions recognized this year do not operate in isolation. Their faculty, instructional designers, technologists, and academic leaders are active participants in a broader professional community. That community shares research, challenges assumptions, tests innovation, and refines practice over time. For nearly three decades, the Online Learning Consortium has helped convene and shape that community." Written by Jennifer Mathes, Ph.D, CEO of OLC.

📈 Rankings recognize achievement, but strategic vision sustains leadership. While US News rankings capture a moment in time, OLC supports excellence and empowers resilient ecosystems. Learn how from OLC CEO Jennifer Mathes, Ph.D. 👉 bit.ly/ResilientEcosystems

#OnlineLearning #HigherEducation

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💙 OLC and MERLOT would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and presented at #OLCInnovate2026. You are what make our conferences so special, and we couldn't do it without your support!

👋 Reply and share your #OLCInnovate memories, and tag any new friends!

Graphic highlighting sessions from the final day of OLC Innovate 2026, including the daily featured session and the closing celebration

🏃💨 Finish strong! The final day of #OLCInnovate2026 is already here, but we still have a packed schedule!

Don't miss a thing! Explore the full program and save your favorite sessions: bit.ly/IN26FullProgram

#OLCInnovate
📍 Virtual
🗓️ March 3-5, 2026

Graphic of the schedule highlights for the Wednesday program of OLC Innovate 2026. Highlights include the MERLOT awards, daily featured session, and Innovate Summer Camp evening activity.

Get ready for #OLCInnovate2026 day ✌️

Don't miss a thing! Explore the full program and save your favorite sessions: bit.ly/IN26FullProgram

#OLCInnovate
📍 Virtual
🗓️ March 3-5, 2026

Graphic with the schedule highlights from the Tuesday program for OLC Innovate 2026. Highlights include the Keynote session, Daily Featured Session, and a Virtual Happy hour.

It's here! Welcome to #OLCInnovate2026 day ☝️ Make sure to catch the Keynote session today at 11:15 am (ET) with Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant.

Don't miss a thing! Explore the full program and save your favorite sessions: bit.ly/IN26FullProgram

#OLCInnovate
📍 Virtual
🗓️ March 3-5, 2026

Dark navy graphic announcing OLC Innovate 2026 kicks off tomorrow, and that first time attendees are invited to join the Welcome Orientation on Mar. 2 from 3-4 pm ET

🥳 It's happening, #OLCInnovate2026 starts TOMORROW!

📩 Check your email for access instructions for the virtual conference venue

Registration is still open 👉 bit.ly/IN26Registration
📍 Virtual | March 3-5, 2026

#OLCInnovate #OnlineLearning

Promotional graphic for the third and final IELOL 2026 informational webinar

🎓 Join us next week for the final informational #OLCWebinar exploring IELOL—OLC’s premier leadership development program for new and experienced digital learning professionals.

🗓️ March 11, 2026
⏰ 1:00 - 2:00 pm (ET)

🔗 Register for free: bit.ly/IELOL2026Webinar3

#IELOL2026 #IELOL

Blog post titled "Creating Collective Expertise at the OLC-MERLOT Innovate Conference

Blog post excerpt reading: "The strategy we recommend is to learn from others who have attempted to innovate and who are willing to share their outcomes, and the OLC-MERLOT Innovate Conference is where such sharing happens. Even though individually we can’t “try and try again,” collectively we can, by learning from members of our community about the creative solutions (and failures) to our common problems." Written by Gerry Hanley, MERLOT Executive Chair and Dylan Barth, Innovate Executive Conference Chair and OLC Program Advisor

Innovation shouldn’t require "trying and failing" alone. Bridge the gap between ideas and impact at Innovate 2026, hosted by #OLC and MERLOT

Read the latest #OLCInsights to learn more about the collective successes and creative solutions you can expect at #OLCInnovate 👉 bit.ly/CollectiveExpertise

Blog post cover titled "Beyond the Classroom: How Learning Design Adapts Across Industries"

Blog post excerpt reading: "Learning design is no longer confined to the classroom. It’s a dynamic, evolving field that touches nearly every corner of the professional world. By understanding the nuances of different industries, learning designers can craft experiences that are not only effective—but transformative." Written by Yue Ma and Nicholas R. Werse from Baylor University

#LearningDesign now extends far beyond traditional classrooms, shaping training and education across corporate, nonprofit, government, and military contexts.

🖋️ In the latest #OLCInsights explore how core learning design principles adapt across industries.

🔗 Read more at the link in our bio

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👀 It's getting real... Are you ready? 1️⃣ week until #OLCInnovate2026 🎉

Registration is still open 👉 bit.ly/IN26Registration
📍 Virtual | March 3-5, 2026

#OLCInnovate #OnlineLearning

Blog post cover titled "Supporting K-12 Teachers in the Age of AI"

Blog post excerpt reading: "Teachers’ skepticism toward new technologies is often rooted not in fear of innovation but in fatigue from cycles of unfulfilled promises. The difference with AI is that it challenges educators to rethink—not just update—their professional identities. When we invite teachers into the design process, they move from feeling replaced by AI to redefining their role alongside it." Written by Qurrat ul Ain Rasheed, Ph.D., Georgia State University

😵‍💫 As #AI becomes part of everyday classroom practice, #K12 teachers are navigating new expectations.

🖋️ The latest #OLCInsights argues that meaningful AI integration requires support for teacher agency, #AILiteracy, and reflective practice.

🔗 Read the Insights at the link in our bio

Light graphic announcing the establishment of OLC's DLAA

The Online Learning Consortium has been awarded a fully-funded, four-year, $999,679 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s FIPSE program to establish the Digital Learning Accreditation Agency (DLAA).

🔗 Read the full press release from OLC: bit.ly/DLAAPressRelease

#OLC #OnlineLearning

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It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. A. Frank Mayadas, a founding board member of OLC and a pioneering force in the advancement of online education. Please join us in honoring his legacy. We offer our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones. 🔗 bit.ly/HonoringDrMayadas

Bright graphic with the details for the webinar "Speak Up: Courageous Leadership Through Conversation"

🏆 Join us for the final installment in the #OLCAccelerate Best-In-Track webinar series "Speak Up: Courageous Leadership Through Conversation."

🗓️ February 25, 2025
⏰ 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

🔗 Save Your Spot at the link in our bio

#OLCWebinar #OnlineLearning #AC25BestInTrack

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👀 It's all coming together... 2 more weeks until #OLCInnovate2026 🎉

🎟️ Registration is still open at the link in our bio
📍 Virtual | March 3-5, 2026

#OLCInnovate #OnlineLearning

Dark navy graphic announcing Dr. Dionne Thorne and Dr. John Bannister as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the inaugural OLC HBCU Advisory Group.

📣 OLC is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural OLC HBCU Advisory Group, led by Dr. Dionne Thorne as Chair and Dr. John Bannister as Vice Chair! 🔗 Read the full announcement at the link in our bio

#HBCU #OnlineLearning

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🏆 Join us for "How ChatGPT Turned My Final Exams Into AI-Powered Learning Labs" and discover how a two-part exam model balances #AcademicIntegrity with real-world #AI use.

🗓️ February 17, 2025
⏰ 2:30 - 3:30 pm ET

🔗 Save Your Spot at the link in our bio

#OLCWebinar #AC25BestInTrack

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⏰ Start the countdown! #OLCInnovate2026 kicks off in 3 weeks 🎉 Not registered yet? It's not too late, registration is still open 👉 bit.ly/IN26Registration

📍 Virtual | March 3-5, 2026

#OLCInnovate #OnlineLearning

🖋️ The latest #OLCInsights examines how suspicion around #GenerativeAI use can undermine peer-to-peer engagement and offers practical, relationship-centered strategies that reinforce authenticity, presence, and community.

🔗 Read the Insights at the link in our bio

Blog post cover titled "From Tool to Interlocutor: Pedagogical Strategies for AI Integration in AI Learning"

Blog post excerpt reading: "GenAI can be intentionally designed as a conversational partner to support knowledge building, thereby enhancing learning and understanding. Instructors should guide students on how to effectively interact with GenAI, critically evaluate its responses, and foster deeper engagement with the content." Written by Wen Wen, Ph.D. and Alina Denham, Ph.D.

💬 The latest #OLCInsights explores how #GenAI can function not just as a tool, but as a conversational partner that supports deeper learning in online environments.

🖋️ Read the Insights at the link in our bio

Graphic promoting IELOL 2026 with a large headline reading "A Leadership Journey Worth Taking"

Early Bird registration for #IELOL2026 ends TOMORROW ‼️ Apply Now! bit.ly/IELOL2026

Still on the fence? Read a reflection from Ryan Anderson, #IELOL alum and 2026 faculty member about how the experience shaped their confidence and approach to leading in #OnlineLearning bit.ly/IELOLLeadershipJourney

Bright flyer promoting the second installment of the OLC Accelerate 2025 Best In Track Webinar Series

🏆 The #OLCAccelerate Best-in-Track webinar continues next week! Tune in to "Fair Use in the Age of GenAI: Navigating Copyright Challenges in Educational Contexts"

🗓️ February 11, 2025
⏰ 12 - I 1 pm ET

🔗 Save Your Spot: bit.ly/AC25BestInTrackSeries2

#OLCWebinar #OnlineLearning #AC25BestInTrack

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Catch daily featured sessions at #OLCInnovate2026 🌟 Join #DigitalLearning thought leaders for inspiring conversations on #OER, student success, and #LearningDesign in an AI-driven world

Explore the full line up of featured sessions at the link in our bio ✨

#OLCInnovate

Blog post cover titled "Why Innovate 2026 Matters Right Now"

Blog post excerpt reading "The work ahead of us requires a kind of innovation grounded in humanity, equity, and collaboration. And this is why Innovate 2026 matters so deeply to me: it is a space where we can gather not to admire the challenges in front of us, but to re-envision what’s possible – together." Written by Jennifer Wurch, OLC Innovate 2026 Conference Chair

🚀 We are at a profound inflection point where innovation meets humanity. In the latest #OLCInsights, Innovate 2026 conference chair Jennifer Wurch shares how #OLCInnovate2026 creates a purposeful space for renewal and shared discovery.

💡 Be inspired by the latest Insights at the link in our bio

A photo of a blue sky with wispy clouds. The IELOL logo is overlaid on top along with the text "The sky's the limit, apply for #IELOL2026 and reach new heights as a proven leader in online learning. Onsite residency hosted by the College of Professional Studies at the George Washington University."

Take to the skies and launch your #ProfessionalDevelopment to new levels 🚀

⏳ Early bird registration for #IELOL2026 is closing soon! Don't miss your chance to take advantage of the best possible rate for OLC's premier leadership development program 👉 bit.ly/IELOL2026

#OLC #OnlineLearning #IELOL

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🏆 The #OLCAccelerate Best-in-Track webinar series kicks off next week with "Discussion Boards That Don’t Suck"! Join us as we explore why discussion boards often miss the mark and, more importantly, how to make them better.

🗓️ February 4 @ 3pm ET

🔗 bit.ly/AC25BestInTrackSeries1

#OLCWebinar

The full program for #OLCInnovate2026 is now available! 🎙️ Dive into a curated lineup of 100+ live sessions and experiences designed to challenge teaching paradigms and reimagine online learning

🔗 View the full program at the link in our bio

#OLCInnovate #EdTech #OnlineLearning