Online Learning Consortium

OLC Members can register for for free! Not a member? Take advantage of early bird registration through June 25 (or become a member today 😉 bit.ly/OLCMembership)

Register now 👉 bit.ly/EL26Registration

In the latest contributed , explore how asynchronous engagement often flattens into routines of compliance like post once, reply twice. To move beyond performative activity, educators must design discussion experiences that invite genuine thought and elicit reflective student feedback as a course unfolds. 🔗 bit.ly/LifeToDiscussionBoards

Students are craving substance and relevance over surveillance and trust over traps. This sponsored by Honorlock invites you to move beyond fear-driven models and build assessments that inspire students to prove not just what they know, but why it matters in the real world.

🗓️ June 3, 2026
⏰ 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

Register for free 👉 bit.ly/RiseOfAuthenticity

Keep the conversation going and join us next week for and panel discussion about . This panel brings together professionals across , technology, and to discuss practical strategies, emerging tools, and collaborative models for addressing accessibility at scale.

🗓️ May 27, 2026
⏰ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET)

Register for free 👉 bit.ly/GAAD2026Webinar

OLC is committed to fostering inclusive learning environments for all and proudly recognizes Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)—a day dedicated to raising awareness and driving action around digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities.

Continue the conversation! Join us next week for an featuring a GAAD panel discussion with professionals from across accessibility, technology, and 👉 bit.ly/GAAD2026Webinar (OLC webinars are always free for everyone)

Explore OLC's curated collection of accessibility-focused resources 👉 bit.ly/OLC-GAAD

🐠 The latest contributed explores how the rise of has fundamentally altered the academic landscape, rendering traditional arms races against cheating obsolete. If students are fish trying to escape a bowl, AI tools are the jetpacks helping them jump.

🖋️ Read the Insights to learn how to help students just keep swimming: bit.ly/FishWithJetpacks

OLC knows that budget cuts and rising costs are making it harder than ever to access the professional development you need. To support our community, we are transitioning to a fully virtual event and making it free for OLC members and low-cost for non-members!

Learn more about how will create a high-impact experience that's accessible for everyone 👉 bit.ly/EL26

No travel, no high fees—just the crucial conversations your organization needs right now.

A new online course could be a culture shock for students. In the latest contributed , learn how the W Curve concept can anticipate barriers and emotional stages of adjustment students may face in online courses, plus how to remediate them through intentional .

🖋️ Read the Insights: bit.ly/W-CurveOnlineCourses

As the busy spring semester (finally) starts to wrap up, we wanted to give you a little more time to put the finishing touches on your proposal for .

New deadline to submit is ❗️June 3, 2026 ❗️ Submit today! 👉 bit.ly/AC26CFP

🌟 As reshapes course design, assessment, and student support, OLC is evolving to celebrate those leading the way.

🏆 The new Award for Excellence in AI-Enabled Education recognizes thoughtful, ethical, and effective uses of AI that prioritize pedagogical soundness and . Learn more about OLC's commitment to recognizing innovation in the latest 🔗 bit.ly/AI-EnabledEducationAward

🪄 Our community has spoken! We’ve compiled a list of the most-requested topics for , ranging from exploring pedagogy and creative instruction to the future of and the human side of . Read the full wishlist 👉 bit.ly/AC26Wishlist

💡 Your voice is the key to illuminating these challenges, so let this feedback be a direct invitation for your expertise! Submit a proposal to present at today 🔗 bit.ly/AC26CFP