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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 23h

Mark your calendar for an afternoon of learning with these upcoming free #OLC webinars: The Doctorate Under Siege? A Town Hall on Dissertation Integrity in the AI Age" 🔗 bit.ly/TheDoctorateUnderSiege and "Understanding Faculty Technology Adoption" 🔗 bit.ly/FacultyTechnologyAdoption

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 02/10/2026

The author of the latest #OLCInsights introduces the role of Chief Online Learning Officer as a solution to a pervasive lack of ownership many #OnlineLearning programs see among their teams. 🔗 bit.ly/OwningOnlineLearning

Blog post cover titled "What Happens When No One Owns Online Learning". Written By Jeremiah Grabowski, Founder & Chief Online Learning Officer, Fractional COLO

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 30/09/2026

In the latest #OLCInsights, learn how transparent AI use and student agency can build an online classroom experience where instructor-created content and AI-generated resources can work together to support a positive learner experience. 🔗 bit.ly/InsightsStudentChoice #OLC #OnlineLearning

Blog post cover titled "I Gave Students a Choice Between Instructor-Created and AI-Generated Content. Most Chose Both."

Blog post excerpt reading: "It was that students rarely treated it as a replacement for the instructor-created resource. Instead, they appeared to use it as another opportunity to process the same concepts. This suggests students may not have been asking, “Which version should I choose?” They may have been asking, “How can these different versions help me learn?”"
Written by Jess Kahlow, Ph.D, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the College of Education at the University of Texas at Arlington.

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 28/09/2026

Join us for an upcoming #OLCWebinar sponsored by Harmonize to hear panelists from ASU discuss the real-world challenges, tradeoffs, and opportunities involved in consolidating academic technology tools. 🔗 bit.ly/WebinarTooManyTools #OLC #OnlineLearning #HigherEd

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 25/09/2026

OLC is proud to announce the University of Florida (UF) to host the #IELOL2027 onsite residency! #IELOL is the nation’s premier blended-learning leadership development program for online and digital education professionals. Read the full announcement 🔗 bit.ly/IELOL2027Host #OLC #OnlineLearning

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 25/09/2026

In the latest #OLCInsights, read a firsthand story about how authentic faculty participation creates a feeling of ownership and belief in the finished product—and how that same principle can be applied to student work 🔗 bit.ly/InsightsShakeNBake #OLC #OnlineLearning #LearningDesign

Blog post cover titled "Shake and Bake: The Power of 'And I Helped' in Learning Design"

Blog post excerpt reading: Participation without influence is not ownership. It is optics. In digital learning, we often talk about engagement as if it begins after implementation. In reality, engagement often begins much earlier. It begins when people feel invited into the process instead of managed through it." Written by Brad Denison, Director of Educational Technology Services at the College of the Mainland.

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 23/09/2026

Catch daily featured sessions at #OLCAccelerate2026 🌟 Join #DigitalLearning thought leaders for inspiring conversations on #Accessibility, sustainable student participation, and critiquing GenAI output. Explore the full line up of featured sessions 👉 bit.ly/AC26FeaturedSessions #OLCAccelerate

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 21/09/2026

Join us for the first #OLCWebinar in the 2026 "Trends in Digital Learning and OER" series, hosted with Bay View Analytics. This presentation examines multiple years of Bay View Analytics student and faculty survey data to answer several critical AI-related questions 🔗 bit.ly/TrendsInOER1 #OLC

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 18/09/2026

Read the latest #OLCInsights to learn how aligning video lengths to meet specific cognitive demands rather than overarching guidelines can better match learner needs in online courses 🔗 bit.ly/RethinkingVideoLength #OnlineLearning #OLC

Blog post cover titled "Rethinking Video Length in Online Learning to Align with Cognitive Demand"

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 17/09/2026

n this upcoming #OLCWebinar, panelists will panelists will explore where #UDL, #DigitalAccessibility, and AI-resilient assessment reinforce one another—and where tensions arise. Register for free 🔗 bit.ly/UDL-A11y-Tensions #OLC #OnlineLearning

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 17/09/2026

Final call!! The Early Bird registration deadline for #OLCAccelerate2026 is Sep. 21. Secure your conference pass now before rates increase 🎟️ bit.ly/AC26Registration ✈️ Ready to plan your trip to Orlando? Book your room and Disney park tickets at our special conference rates 🔗 bit.ly/AC26Travel

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 16/09/2026

The Call for Proposals for #OLCInnovate2027 is now open! Bring your voice to the conversation and lead engaging sessions, share practical insights, and explore new approaches in #DigitalLearning. Proposals are due by Nov. 10. 🔗 Submit your proposal: bit.ly/IN27CFP #OLCInnovate #OnlineLearning

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 16/09/2026

Join us on September 22 for the first #OLCWebinar in the Learning Innovation Network Series! This panel brings together three #HigherEd leaders to explore how #AI is reshaping classroom practice 🔗 bit.ly/LearningWithAIWebinar

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 11/09/2026

"Online learning opened the door for millions of students. The next challenge is making sure they do not walk through that door alone." 🔗 bit.ly/BelongingByDesign 📨 Subscribe to OLC Insights; bit.ly/OLCInsightsSubscription #OLC #OnlineLearning #OLCInsights

Blog post cover titled "Belonging by Design: Building Trust and Connection in Online Learning"

Blog post excerpt reading: Belonging should not depend on a charismatic instructor, a strong cohort, or a lucky advising relationship. It should be intentionally built into the systems, roles, rhythms, and handoffs that shape the online learner experience from inquiry through graduation and beyond." Written by Dr. Joe D. Lyons, Associate Professor at Saint Louis University

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 09/09/2026

Early bird registration for #OLCAccelerate2026 closes in ✌️ weeks! Register by September 21 before rates go up 🔗 bit.ly/AC26Registration Book your hotel room and purchase Disney park tickets at special conference rates: bit.ly/AC26Travel #OLCAccelerate #OLC #OnlineLearning

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 04/09/2026

The latest #OLCInsights is a reminder that emotional safety considerations are an essential part of effective course design. Read the full article for a full breakdown of the C.A.R.E Framework, a practical approach to promoting emotional safety in #OnlineLearning 🔗 bit.ly/CARE-Framework

Blog post cover titled "Emotional Safety in Online Learning: A C.A.R.E Framework for Human-Centered Digital Teaching" Written by Pierre Einar Wright, Ph.D, Assistant Professor at Coppin State University.

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 02/09/2026

Make the most of your trip to #OLCAccelerate2026 with our can’t-miss Immersion Classes! Dive into hands-on sessions covering the hottest topics in #OnlineLearning. Add an Immersion Class package to your registration 👉 bit.ly/AC26ImmersionClasses #OLCAccelerate #HigherEd

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 01/09/2026

"#EdTech companies are necessary partners, and we should embrace that relationship in support of our students." #OLC knows that many institutions have had *ahem* challenging relationships with EdTech providers. This drove us to launch the Solutions Provider Endorsement 🔗 bit.ly/VendorTrouble

Blog post cover titled "Vendor Trouble" written by Dylan Barth, Ph.D., VP of Programs and Innovation at OLC

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 28/08/2026

In the latest #OLCInsights, learn why creating accessible online programs can be as simple as a shift in perspective. bit.ly/A11yAsOrganizationalChange Join Renee Ford, Ph.D. at #OLCAccelerate2026 for her Immersion Class to keep the #Accessibility conversation going🔗 bit.ly/AC26ImmersionClasses

Blog post cover titled "Accessibility Isn't a Compliance Problem. It's an Organizational Change Problem"

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 27/08/2026

Just announced for #OLCAccelerate2026! Explore over 250 sessions covering the latest research, technology, and practices in #OnlineLearning. Whether you're in #HigherEducation, K-12, or corporate L&D, there will be something for you at #OLCAccelerate 🔗 bit.ly/AC26FullProgram

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 26/08/2026

Read the Leadership Network Symposium's official executive summary in the latest #OLCInsights to learn how attending can help you make greater a impact at your institution! 🔗 bit.ly/LNS-Summary Subscribe to OLC Insights 📨 bit.ly/OLCInsightsSubscription #OLCAccelerate #OLCAccelerate2026

Blog post cover titled "Executive Summary: Leadership Network Symposium"

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 24/08/2026

In this upcoming #OLCWebinar, join us for a case study in which course-level analytics, #FacultyDevelopment, and responsible #AI adoption were connected to meet student needs in an online course. We'll see you on Sept. 1 for this (free) webinar! 🔗 bit.ly/EngineeringStudentSuccess

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 21/08/2026

Discover what makes an effective #AI disclosure in the latest #OLCInsights, plus learn how to craft your own statements that promote transparency and accountability. 🔗 bit.ly/InsightsAIDisclosures Subscribe to OLC Insights to 📨 bit.ly/OLCInsightsSubscription

Blog post cover titled "I used AI (But Not Really?): The Curious Case of AI Disclosures"

Blog post excerpt reading: As AI becomes ubiquitous in academic and professional writing, the issue is not about the use of AI – it is about the vagueness of disclosures made. As educators and professionals, we need to be less focused on which AI tools are used and concentrate on how clearly and thoroughly their use is explained."
Written by Dr. Sunil Hazari, Professor of Marketing, Richards College of Business, University of West Georgia

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 19/08/2026

Join us at #OLCAccelerate2026 for the OLC Leadership Network Symposium and network with a dynamic community of digital learning leaders in an intimate setting. Connect, collaborate, and build lasting professional relationships! 🔗 bit.ly/AC26LNS #OLC #OnlineLearning #OLCAccelerate

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 17/08/2026

That's a wrap on the #IELOL2026 onsite residency! Thank you to the #IELOL faculty and our hosts and Senior Leaders at George Washington University. We continue to amazed by the work of the 2026 cohort. We'll see you soon at #OLCAccelerate2026! 📸 View more photos: bit.ly/IELOL2026Photos

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 12/08/2026

🏆 Join us for the final installment of the #OLCInnovate 2026 Best-In-Track webinar series! This #OLCWebinar introduces a structured approach to workforce-aligned learning that begins with curriculum, not tools. Learn more and register (for free) 🔗 bit.ly/IN26BestInTrackSeries4

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 07/08/2026

Thank you for joining us for #OLCElevate, it was such a privilege to connect with you. OLC would also like to extend a final thank you to our co-hosts Tarleton State Univeristy Fort Worth and Rockford University. We look forward to seeing you this fall at #OLCAccelerate2026 👉 bit.ly/OLC_AC26

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 06/08/2026

Day ✌️ of #OLCElevate is today! Let's keep the conversation going for our last day of the virtual event. 🔗 Access the conference platform: bit.ly/EL26Program 💡 Miss a session? All live sessions are recorded and will be available on-demand within 24 hours! #OLC #OnlineLearning #VirtualEvent

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 04/08/2026

#OLCElevate starts TODAY!! We're so excited to kick off this virtual event and offer you the space and platform to tackle the most pressing shifts in #DigitalLearning 💫 🔗 Access the conference platform: bit.ly/EL26Program #OLC #OnlineLearning #VirtualEvent

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 03/08/2026

OLC is excited to officially kick off the #OLCElevate 2026 tomorrow! Ahead of our virtual event, OLC would like to extend our thanks to our co-hosts, Tarleton State Fort Worth and Rockford University. Access the conference platform 🔗 bit.ly/EL26Program #OLC #OnlineLearning #VirtualEvent

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 30/07/2026

🏆 Join us for the third installment of the #OLCInnovate 2026 Best-In-Track webinar series! This #OLCWebinar explores how immersive, student-built virtual environments can transform learning in online courses. Learn more and register (for free) 🔗 bit.ly/IN26BestInTrackSeries3

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 28/07/2026

#OLCElevate kicks off in 1️⃣ week! Expect to hear fresh perspectives on learning design, leadership, and technology. (P.S. Registration is still open and free for members 👉 bit.ly/EL26Registration) 📩 Keep an eye on your inbox in the coming days for detailed access instructions!

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 23/07/2026

#OLCElevate is coming up fast! Explore the full program line-up now and learn about the specialized sessions driving our unique two-day virtual experience 👉 bit.ly/EL26Program Don't forget, Elevate is free for OLC members 😉 bit.ly/EL26Registration #OLC #OnlineLearning

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 15/07/2026

2️⃣ days, 2️⃣ visions that move beyond general conference overviews. Each day is a curated deep-dive into #AI, leadership, and digital pedagogy. Join us virtually in August for one or both days of #OLCElevate. Learn more and register now 🔗 bit.ly/EL26 #OLC #OnlineLearning

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 14/07/2026

Join us for the ✌️ second installment of the #OLCInnovate 2026 Best-In-Track webinar series! This #OLCWebinar will equip participants with wellness strategies and model how these can be seamlessly integrated into synchronous and asynchronous class models. 🔗 bit.ly/IN26BestInTrackSeries2

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 13/07/2026

🏃‍♀️💨 Lace up your sneakers for the #OLCAccelerate ✨Glow & Go✨ 5K Fun Run/Walk on Wednesday, November 18. We’re celebrating this year’s OLC Accelerate with an 80s glow theme, so pack your neon workout gear and leg warmers! Learn more and add it to your conference pass for $20 👉 bit.ly/AC265K

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 08/07/2026

#OLC is proud to announce the release of the Emerging Technologies Disruption Framework (ETDF). This new report aims to help institutions move beyond isolated conversations about #AI toward more strategic, collaborative, and context-sensitive decision-making. 🔗 bit.ly/OLC-2026-ETDF #OnlineLearning

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 02/07/2026

In the latest contributed #OLCInsights, explore how #GenerativeAI has obscured our view of authentic student comprehension and discover how to move beyond guessing what your students know and start truly seeing their growth in the digital classroom. 🔗 bit.ly/SeeTheLearning

Blog post cover titled "I Can Spot the AI. I Can't See the Learning."

Blog post excerpt reading "None of this is really about grades. It’s about getting back the thing AI quietly took from us: a clear view of our students. Verifying learning is how you catch the one who’s drowning behind fluent paragraphs, and how you find the one who’s genuinely wrestling with the ideas and deserves to be pushed further. That view matters in any classroom, and online the need is intensified." Written by B. Jean Mandernach, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Center for Innovation in Research on Teaching and the Center for Educational Technology and Learning Advancement at Grand Canyon University.

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 01/07/2026

Navigate the rise of “artificial instructors” in #OnlineEducation through an instructional designer’s lens in the first installment of the #OLCInnovate2026 Best-in-Track webinar series. 🗓️ July 8 @ 2 pm ET 🔗 Register for free: bit.ly/IN26BestInTrackSeries1 #OLCWebinar

Bright graphic with the details for the first Best In Track webinar installment "When AI Joins the Course Design Team: An ID's Journey Through Faculty AI Adoption"

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 30/06/2026

Last chance! 🏆 The #OLCAccelerate2026 awards portal closes TOMORROW! Submit a nomination to recognize excellence in online learning 🔗 bit.ly/OLCawards #OLCAwards #OLCFellows #OnlineLearning

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 29/06/2026

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 25/06/2026

🖋️ Temporary resources could be masking deeper, hidden challenges. In the latest contributed #OLCInsights, discover how institutions can move past short-term compliance to invest in sustained teacher development 🔗 bit.ly/TheInvisibleBottleneck #OnlineLearning #K12

Blog post cover titled "The Invisible Bottleneck: Why Classroom Innovation Collapses at the Funding Cliff"

Blog post excerpt reading "This isn’t a story about bad technology, unwilling teachers, or insufficient effort. It’s a story about what happens when systems invest in tools without investing in the conditions that make those tools stick." Written by Joshua Jonas, M.Ed. from Baylor University

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 24/06/2026

Nominate a colleague (or yourself 😉) for an OLC Fall Award to recognize excellence 🏆 The #OLCAccelerate2026 awards portal is open through July 1 🔗 bit.ly/OLCawards #OLCAwards #OLCFellows #OnlineLearning

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 23/06/2026

🏆 The #OLCInnovate Best-in-Track summer webinar series kicks off July 8! Catch the top-rated sessions from #OLCInnovate2026. 🔗 Learn more and save the dates: bit.ly/IN26BestInTrackSeries #OLCWebinar #OnlineLearning

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 22/06/2026

Meet our Keynote Speaker for #OLCAccelerate2026 🥁🥁🥁 With an impressive leadership track record, Alex Goryachev is renowned for helping organizations harness the power of AI to achieve strategic growth. 🔗 bit.ly/AC26Keynote #OLCAccelerate #OnlineLearning #OLC

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 18/06/2026

Not a member yet, but still want to join us at #OLCElevate in August? You have 1️⃣ more week to register before rates go up! bit.ly/EL26Registration Registration for OLC Members is still free 😉 Learn more about #OLC membership and join today 👉 bit.ly/OLCMembership

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 17/06/2026

Celebrate Innovation, Leadership, and Impact in Online and Digital Education 🏆 The #OLCAccelerate2026 awards portal is open through July 1 🔗 bit.ly/OLCawards #OLCAwards #OLCFellows #OnlineLearning

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 15/06/2026

🖋️ In the latest contributed #OLCInsights article from the founder of TableTop science, discover how institutions can solve the growing crisis of limited physical laboratory space and changing student demographics. 🔗 bit.ly/OnlineScienceLabs

Blog post covered titled "Higher ed is running into a structural problem regarding science labs"

Blog post excerpt reading "For students who need hands-on technical experience, in-person labs still make sense. For the majority of students meeting general education requirements, well-designed online lab courses can deliver strong outcomes when implemented thoughtfully. In most cases, the best solution isn’t choosing one approach, it’s using a mix."
Written by Bobby Bailey, Ph.D., Professor of Science at UMGC and Founder of TableTop Science

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 10/06/2026

Deadline Extended ‼️ The deadline to submit nominations for the #OLCAwards at #OLCAccelerate2026 has been extended to July 1! Recognize excellence in innovation, leadership, support, and research by submitting a nomination 👉 bit.ly/OLCawards

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Online Learning Consortium @onlinelearningconsortium.org · 09/06/2026

The full session line-up for #OLCElevate is posted! Explore the specialized sessions driving our unique two-day virtual experience 👉 bit.ly/EL26Program Don't forget, Elevate is free for OLC members! Non-members can take advantage of Early Bird rates through June 25 🔗 bit.ly/EL26Registration

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