Light-colored graphic with text reading "Announcing the OLC Accelerate 2025 Best-In-Track Webinar series, kicking off February 4, 2026! View the full list of webinars and register now at bit.ly/AC25BestInTrackSeries."

🏆 The #OLCAccelerate Best-In-Track webinar series kicks off February 4! Catch presentations of top-rated sessions from #OLCAccelerate2025

🔗 View the full lineup and register (for free!) at the link in our bio ✨

#OnlineLearning #AC25BestInTrack

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📸 Revisit your favorite moments from #OLCAccelerate2025! Browse the official conference photo gallery from the link in our bio for snapshots of presentations, summits, the 5K fun run, awards, and more.

💬 Sharing your conference pics? Make sure to tag OLC!

Graphic for the schedule highlights for Thursday at OLC Accelerate 2025. The highlighted events are the Instructional Design Sumit from 8:30 am to 12:45 pm, the Plenary Panel, TOPCast Final Episode from 9:30 to 10:15 am, and the Closing Celebration from 12:45 to 1:30 pm. Use it next year too! Download the OLC Conferences App.

🥲 Please don't be over! 🎙️ Catch the special plenary panel, a live recording of the final episode of the TOPCast, and join us for the OLC Accelerate 2025 closing celebration.

📲 OLC Conferences app 👉 bit.ly/OLCConferenceApp

📸 Keep tagging OLC and using #OLCAccelerate2025 and #OLCAccelerate!

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Julie Curtis and I will be presenting about the power of Pressbooks to create real time open education resources that meet students’ needs at #OLCAccelerate2025 on Thursday at 8:35 am. Of course, we will be talking about AI as well :). If you’re in Orlando, come share your ideas with us!

Graphic with OLC Accelerate 2025 Wednesday schedule highlights. Highlighted events are the To Tomorrow and Beyond 5K Fun Run/Walk from 6:00 to 7:30 am, the OLC Awards, Breakfast, and Fellows Panel from 8:00 to 9:30 am, and the AI Summit from 1:00 to 4:15 pm. Stay in the loop with the OLC Conferences App, available on the App Store and Google Play store.

🐫 Happy hump day, it's #OLCAccelerate day 3! 📸 Tag OLC on all platforms and use #OLCAccelerate2025 or #OLCAccelerate for a chance to be featured on our page!

🔗 Download the OLC Conferences App for today's full program schedule 👉 bit.ly/OLCConferenceApp

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Graphic with schedule highlights for Tuesday at OLC Accelerate 2025. Highlighted events are the First Time Attendee Welcome from 8:30 to 9:30 am, the HBCU Summit from 1:15 to 3:00 pm, and the Welcome and Keynote Address from 4:15 - 5:30 pm. Build your schedule with the OLC Conferences App, which you can download from the app store to get on the Google Play store.

🎉 Welcome to day ✌️! If this is your first time, please join us at the First Time Attendee Welcome and Orientation.

📲 Download the OLC Conference App 👉 bit.ly/OLCConferenceApp

📸 Tag OLC and use #OLCAccelerate2025 and #OLCAccelerate in your pics for a chance to be featured on our page!

At OLC Accelerate 2025 conference in Orlando. Who else is here?

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Graphic with schedule highlights for Monday, November 17 at OLC Accelerate 2025. Highlighted items are the K12 Symposium from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, the Leadership Network Symposium from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, and Immersion Classes from 9:00 am to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Don't miss a thing with the OLC Conferences app, Download from the App Store or Get It on Google Play.

Welcome to #OLCAccelerate2025 Day 1! Download the OLC Conference App for the most up-to-date program schedule 👉 bit.ly/OLCConferenceApp

📸 Tag OLC and use the hashtags #OLCAccelerate2025 and #OLCAccelerate in your conference photos for a chance to be featured on our page.

🎟️ = Ticketed event

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✈️ #OLCAccelerate2025 is almost here! We are packing our bags to meet YOU in sunny Orlando, Florida ☀️

📲 Start prepping for #OLCAccelerate by downloading the official conference app, where you can personalize your schedule, view venue maps, and network with attendees 👉 bit.ly/OLCConferenceApp

Blog post cover titled: "Welcome to Accelerate 2025! The Next 30 Years - Highlights and What Not to Miss."

Blog post excerpt reading: "The theme The Next 30 Years reflects a shared belief that the work of teaching and learning is both timeless and transformative. As we look to the future, we have an extraordinary opportunity to reimagine how technology, pedagogy, and leadership intersect to support meaningful learning for all." Written by Jennifer Mathes, Ph.D., CEO, Online Learning Consortium.

🚀 As #OLCAccelerate marks its 31st year, CEO Jennifer Mathes, Ph.D., reflects on how far we’ve come—and where we’re headed next.

🖋️ Read the Latest #OLCInsights: bit.ly/WelcomeToAC25

#OLCAccelerate2025 #OnlineLearning #EdTech

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💫 Attending #OLCAccelerate2025? The special conference rate at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is still available—but rooms are filling quickly ⏳

🔒 Reserve through our room block to stay steps away from conference events 👉 bit.ly/AC25Hotel

#OLCAccelerate #OnlineLearning

Blog cover titled "Thinks You Maybe Don't Know about Conferences

Blog post excerpt reading: Now that I’m nearing the end of my fourth year at OLC, I’ve come to realize that most attendees probably don’t know about the inner workings of conference planning. For the most part, this is a good thing. We want you to think that our conferences are magical... So, as we gear up for the Accelerate conference in November, I offer you an insider perspective that I hope will expand your thinking about our conferences." Written by Dylan Barth Ph.D., Vice President of Innovation and Programs at the Online Learning Consortium.

☕️ Ever wondered what it takes to make OLC conferences feel effortless? This insider look reveals the planning, partnerships, and people behind every inspiring event.

👀 Take a peek behind the scenes in the latest #OLCInsights 👉 bit.ly/AC25BehindTheScenes

#OLCAccelerate2025 #OLCAccelerate

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Catch our can’t-miss Immersion Classes at #OLCAccelerate2025! Prepare for hands-on sessions diving into AI for accessibility, building custom GPTs, and more.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/AC25ImmersionClasses

🎟️ Register today and add Immersion Classes to your conference pass: bit.ly/AC25Registration

Blog post cover, titled "Field Guides: Your Connection to the Next 30 Years of Learning".

Blog post excerpt reading: "So here's my invitation: come stop by the Field Guide Station. Ask questions, share what you're curious about, and let us help you chart a path through the conference that actually supports your learning and growth. We're here to make sure no one feel lost, intimidated, or like they missed the memo on how to get the most out of the conference." Written my Maxine Frendel, MA, the OLC Accelerate 2025 Field Guide Chair.

🧭 Will this November be your first time at #OLCAccelerate? The Field Guide Program at #OLCAccelerate2025 helps you navigate sessions, connect with peers, and feel at home in the OLC community!

🔗 Learn more from Field Guide Chair, Maxine Frendel: bit.ly/AC25FieldGuides

Blog post cover titled "Recharge and Re-engergize: Personalize your Accelerate Engagement Experience".

Blog post excerpt reading: "The learning sessions are packed with content, research, and strategies to take back home. However, when you step into an engagement session, the rules shift.Instead of quietly listening and taking notes, you will find yourself laughing, moving, teaming up with strangers, and maybe even making a complete fool of yourself (in the best way possible)." Blog written by OLC Accelerate 2025 Engagement Co-chairs, Haley Sampson and Amy Johnson, The University of Arizona Global Campus

🖋️ In the latest #OLCInsights, learn more about the engagement activities you can look forward to at #OLCAccelerate2025, including high-energy games, scavenger hunts, and wellness activities in The Sanctuary

🔗 Read the Insights: bit.ly/AC25EngagementBlog

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📣 Last Call for Early Bird Savings!

There’s less than one week left to lock in the lowest rates for #OLCAccelerate2025. Early Bird and presenter registration closes September 22—don’t miss your chance to save and secure your spot at this year’s conference.

🔗 Register Now: bit.ly/AC25Registration

Blog post cover, titled "Shaping the Mind of the Machine".

Blog post excerpt, reading: "LLMs are pattern-matching engines, and their predictions are shaped by deep, symbolic patterns in human language. Style becomes structure. Tone becomes instruction. Story becomes output. Figurative elements in a prompt aren’t decorative; they’re operational. They frame tone, establish genre, and cue the model’s pattern-matching capability.“ Written by Ceredwyn Alexander, Founder/CIO, Bryan Alexander Consulting, LLC

🖋️ In the latest #OLCInsights, discover how treating figurative language as operational logic can shape AI behavior with intention.

🔗 bit.ly/AC25ImmersionClassBlog3

Inspired? Join us for a pre-conference immersion class at #OLCAccelerate2025 👉 bit.ly/AC25ImmersionClasses

#OLCAccelerate

The OLC Accelerate 2025 Full Program is Available Now! Explore the program and discover: hands on sessions, research-based strategies, and community connection.

🎉 The wait is over… the full program for #OLCAccelerate2025 is now available, and it’s packed with powerful sessions, bold ideas, and fresh perspectives!
🔗 Explore the program: bit.ly/AC25Program
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how this year's vision came to life: bit.ly/AcceleratingPossibility

Register now and save for OLC Accelerate 2025! Take advantage of early bird rates through September 22

🐣 Early Bird savings for #OLCAccelerate are here, grab them before they're gone!

🎟️ Planning to attend #OLCAccelerate2025? Secure your spot at the conference that brings together leaders in online, blended, and digital learning — for less!

🔗 Register now: bit.ly/AC25Registration

Blog cover: OLC Accelerate Immersion Class "From AI Curiosity to Course Design: Engaging Learners with Custom GPTs."

Blog excerpt: "Whether you're curious about prompt design, interested in student-facing AI tools, or already building your own custom GPTs, you'll find something valuable here. If you teach online or hybrid courses, support faculty development, or design instructional content, this session will equip you with concrete strategies and hands-on experience to bring back to your campus program." Written by Dr. Brian Beatty, Professor of Instructional Design and Technology at San Francisco State University.

✍️ Join Dr. Beatty at #OLCAccelerate2025 for an interactive immersion class that goes beyond the AI hype.

🖋️ In the latest #OLCInsights get a sneak peak of the concrete strategies and hands-on experiences you can expect at this immersion class. bit.ly/ImmersionClassBlog2

#OLCAccelerate #GPT

OLC Accelerate blog post cover, titled "Teaching with AI Squared: Artificial Intelligence for Accessibility and Inclusion".

Blog post excerpt, reading: “[AI] can help level the playing field—not by replacing human empathy or creativity, but by supporting it. Whether you’re just getting started or already deep into this work, I hope you’ll join us for this hands-on, energizing session where we won’t just talk about these possibilities, but actually get to try them out firsthand using a collection of free and low cost tools.“ Written by Kaitlin Garrett, Instructional Designer, Online Learning Consortium

🌉 In the Latest #OLCInsights, preview "From Barriers to Bridges: Using AI to Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Environments", a hands-on Immersion Class at #OLCAccelerate2025

🔗 bit.ly/AC25ImmersionClassBlog1

#A11y #OnlineLearning #GenAI #OLCAccelerate

OLC Accelerate 2025 blog post cover, titled "Constellations of Change: Navigating Identity and Innovation at the 2025 Instructional Design Summit".

Blog post excerpt: "By exploring both the identity and innovation sides of instructional design, we aim to create a space where people feel connected and challenged. Our goal is not just to observe the stars, but to start mapping new constellations together. Whether you’re a practitioner, scholar, leader, or aspiring designer, this Summit is your space to contribute to a broader conversation and shape the future of our field.“ Written by Josh Herron, Ph.D. Director of Professional Learning, Online Learning Consortium

🌌 Constellations of Change: Navigating Identity and Innovation at the 2025 Instructional Design Summit

🔗 In the Latest #OLCInsights, get an in-depth preview of the topics, speakers, and workshops you can expect from the ID Summit at #OLCAccelerate2025 ➡️ bit.ly/AC25IDSummitBlog

This month's OLCVolunteer Spotlight is Allison Rief!

🎓🤝 In the latest #OLCVolunteerSpotlight, Ali shares her journey from early childhood educator to higher education leader. Learn how Ali has helped shape the OLC experience—and why she encourages others to get involved.

🔗 bit.ly/AliRiefSpotlight

#OLCVolunteer #OLCInsights #OLCAccelerate2025

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🚨 Last Call! Super early bird prices for #OLCAccelerate2025 will be ending in ❗️ LESS THAN ONE WEEK❗️

📣 Register today to lock in the best price for #OLCAccelerate
🔗 bit.ly/AC25Registration

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🪄 There’s more reasons than ever to join us for #OLCAccelerate2025! From AI to Accessibility, don’t miss essential presentations, strategic summits, and so much more!
🔗 Discover everything #OLCAccelerate has to offer bit.ly/OLC_AC25
👀 Don’t forget the Disney tickets! bit.ly/AC25DisneyTickets

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🏆 This is your last chance to submit a nomination for the #OLCAccelerate Awards!

⏰ Deadline is July 14 at 11:59 pm ET

💫 Celebrate excellence in digital learning by nominating yourself or a colleague!

Submit a nomination ➡️ bit.ly/OLCawards

#OLCAwards #OLCAccelerate2025

Promo poster for the featured plenary panel session at OLC Accelerate 2025, titled "Last Call at the TOPCast Cafe". The two speakers are Dr. Kelvin Thompson, Vice Provost of Online Strategy and Teaching Innovation at the University of Louisville and Dr. Tom Cavanagh, Vice Provost of Digital Learning at the University of Central Florida.

🎙️ Join us at #OLCAccelerate2025 for a special plenary session. Dr. Kelvin Thompson and Dr. Tom Cavanagh share what they’ve learned about the field and its future as they wrap-up 10+ years of TOPcast: The Teaching Online Podcast.

🗓️ November 20
📍 #OLCAccelerate | Orlando

🔗 bit.ly/AC25Plenary

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‼️ The deadline to submit nominations for the #OLCAwards at #OLCAccelerate has been extended to July 14! Recognize excellence in innovation, leadership, support, and research.

📲 Submit your nomination NOW! bit.ly/OLCawards

🎟️ Register for #OLCAccelerate2025 bit.ly/AC25Registration

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📣 Announcing the #OLCAccelerate2025 Keynote Speaker—Amanda Bickerstaff!

Join us at #OLCAccelerate for Amanda’s session "Learn, Experiment, Innovate: The Opportunity for Education in a Generative AI World".

📍Orlando, FL
🗓️ Tuesday, November 18
🔗 bit.ly/AC25TuesdayKeynote