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📣 Through a collaboration between #OLC and Baylor University’s Professional Online Learning unit, advanced OLC certificate alumni may apply their #ProfessionalLearning toward up to 6 graduate credits in one of Baylor’s fully online graduate programs. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/OLCxBaylor

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The application deadline for the #IELOL2026 cohort is approaching! Learn more and apply now 👉 bit.ly/IELOL2026

🧐 n a new reflection, an IELOL alum and current faculty member shares how the program moved her from professional isolation to a deep sense of belonging: bit.ly/IELOL26FacultyBlog

Blog post cover titled "Building Better Courses Together"

Blog post excerpt reading: "When faculty have access to strong shared materials, they aren’t spending hours recreating lecture slides or rewriting instructions for the third time. That recovered time creates room for deeper engagement with students and encourages pedagogical experimentation." Written by Lindsey Lewandowski Robinson, M.Ed. and Amy Janiczek, M.S.Ed.

🤝 Teaching doesn't have to be a solitary endeavor. Learn how to implement a collaborative Course Coordinator Cohort Model that builds a sustainable culture of community in the latest #OLCInsights 👉 bit.ly/BetterCoursesTogether

Blog post cover titled "From Perfection to Imperfection in Student Assessment—GenAI's Impact

Blog post excerpt reading: " Writing assessment practices should value engagement in writing processes, foster students’ critical thinking, and encourage transparency in GenAI use. Ultimately, the goal is not to quarantine students from GenAI but to ensure they retain—and develop—the intellectual skills of argumentation, synthesis, and reflection that define scholarly work." Written by Dr. Murad Abdu Saeed, Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaya.

🖋️ In the latest #OLCInsights, learn how adopting critical digital literacies and reimagining evaluation can transform writing assessments into inclusive opportunities that prioritize original thought over AI-generated perfection.

🔗 bit.ly/PerfectionToImperfection

#GenAI #HigherEd

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Visionary work takes time, that’s why we’ve ❗️extended the Call for Proposals deadline❗️for #OLCElevate

🗓️ New deadline: April 27 at 11:59 pm (ET)

Submit your proposal 👉 bit.ly/EL26CFP

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💡 Join us for a practical, research-informed #OLCWebinar sponsored by Honorlock to explore how students are actually using AI and what that means for assignments, feedback, and academic integrity.

🗓️ April 8, 2 pm ET

🔗 bit.ly/WebinarDesigningForAI

#OnlineLearning #HigherEducation

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🐣 Early Bird registration for #OLCElevate is now open! Secure your savings now through June 25. Don’t just watch the future happen—build it with us.

📍Fort Worth, Texas | August 3-5
📍Rockford, Illinois | August 6-7

🔗 Register today! bit.ly/EL26Registration

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💫 From urgency to strategy, #IELOL helps you transform your leadership perspective.

🔥 Stop putting out fires and instead focus on building institutional capacity 👉 bit.ly/UrgencyToStrategy

🔗 Learn more and register today for #IELOL2026: bit.ly/IELOL2026

Blog post cover titled "When Civility is Optional in Higher Education"

Blog post excerpt reading: "Professional and non-academic staff deserve the same dignity as faculty. Students deserve learning environments free from hostility. Adjuncts and early-career academics deserve respect, not conditional collegiality. Faculty deserve to follow their scholarly pursuits with support and without derision." Written by Carrie Miller, Ph.D., Senior Researcher at OLC

While institutions champion values of belonging and respect, a troubling pattern of "academic bullying" often persists. 🖋️ The latest #OLCInsights uncovers how this subtle incivility harms well-being and organizational trust

🔗 Read the Insights at the link in our bio

#AcademicBullying #HigherEd

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🚀 Save BIG on #OLCAccelerate2026! Early Bird pricing is here—but not for long! ⏳

Register by Sept. 21 to lock in the lowest rate for the premier online learning conference. Don't miss out! 🎟✨

🔗 Register now: bit.ly/AC26Registration

#OLCAccelerate

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🚀 Calling all online learning innovators! The #OLCAccelerate2026 Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN! Share your research, best practices, and insights with a global audience. Submissions close May 20,

Submit today 👉 bit.ly/AC26CFP

#OLCAccelerate #OnlineLearning

Blog post cover titled "Supporting Student Development in Online Learning Environments"

Blog post excerpt reading: "The challenge for educators is to resist the temptation to use technology merely for efficiency or content delivery. Instead, online learning environments should be designed with the same developmental goals as traditional classrooms: to help students like Johnston discover who they are, what matters to them, and how they can contribute meaningfully to the world." Written by Ana Useche, Ph.D., Instructional Designer at Santa Fe College

🌱 #OnlineLearning should be a platform for meaningful growth, not just content delivery.

🖋️ In the latest #OLCInsights, learn how educators can create digital spaces that support student development by applying learner-centered design principles

🔗 Read the Insights at the link in our bio ✨

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The March issue of #OnlineLearning showcases cutting-edge research on the evolving dynamics of faculty development, student success, and inclusive design. Explore research-informed insights that guide institutions navigating disruption in #DigitalEducation.

Read the issue at the link in our bio ✨

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‼️ The application due date for #IELOL2026 is just a few weeks away. Secure your spot in the next Cohort 👉 submit your application by April 24, 2026.

🔗 Learn more about #IELOL and apply today: bit.ly/IELOL2026

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 ✨

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📢 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!

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🏃💨 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

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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

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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

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🥳 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

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🎓 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

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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