Virtual School Meanderings

April 4, 2023

Online Learning – Vol. 27 No. 1 (2023)

This new issue of Online Learning came across my electronic desk.  I don’t think there are any items specifically focused on K-12 – but in skimming through  several of the abstracts there are K-12 tidbits throughout.

Vol. 27 No. 1 (2023)

PUBLISHED: 2023-03-01

SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS OF RESEARCH ON ONLINE LEARNING

SECTION II

February 8, 2023

👏250+ sessions announced for OLC Innovate 2023!

Note this upcoming conference form the folks at the Online Learning Consortium.

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Virtual: April 4-6, 2023 Nashville, TN: April 18-21, 2023

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250+ sessions announced!

Are you ready to spark powerful changes in online, blended, and digital learning? The full program for OLC Innovate 2023 is now available to preview on the conference website. This year’s conference theme, “The Spectrum of Innovation: Building Diverse Opportunities for the Future of Online and Blended Education,” invites us to challenge our teaching and learning paradigms, reimagine the learning experience, and ideate on the inclusive and innovative classroom of tomorrow.
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SEE THE FULL PROGRAM

Join us onsite in Nashville, TN, virtually, or both to learn from and connect with luminaries in the field. Early bird discounted registration ends February 21.

GET YOUR PASS

What to Expect

The 2023 program is brimming with empowered people who are facilitating change. Sessions and activities will revolve around innovating new methods based on lessons learned, challenging the status quo, and sharing effective practices for online and blended learning.

Our conference offers a wide variety of workshops , keynotes, and featured sessions from subject matter experts in online, blended, and digital learning.

Summits

OLC Innovate 2023 also offers five different summits for onsite attendees, providing an opportunity to take a deep dive into critical topics. Summits are included in the All Access registration at no additional cost.

Master Classes

Additionally, OLC Innovate 2023 is now home to onsite pre-conference master classes that can be added to your All Access registration.These highly interactive professional development experiences provide participants with hands-on opportunities to drive quality in online and blended learning.

Join us for topics including becoming a certified course reviewer, content creation with Chat GPT, and infusing mindset and well-being into teaching and learning practices.

Enjoy perusing the full program. Questions? Contact us at conference@onlinelearning-c.org. See you soon!

– The OLC and MERLOT Conference Team

October 14, 2022

October 2022 issue of the MERLOT newsletter “From the Vineyard”

Note this newsletter from a partner of the Online Learning Consortium.

Dear MERLOT Community Member,

Here is a link to the October 2022 issue of the MERLOT newsletter “From the Vineyard“:

https://bit.ly/3yw2NrF 

We are proud to distribute this newsletter three times a year to MERLOT members. 

We hope you enjoy it.

 

Cheers,

The MERLOT Team

September 16, 2022

Early bird discount for OLC Accelerate 2022 ends September 19

Note this conference update.

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Virtual: November 1-3, 2022 Orlando, FL: November 14-17, 2022

Dear Michael,

Reflect on past challenges and look ahead as we advance the future of online and blended learning together at OLC’s Accelerate 2022 Conference. Join us for one of the largest and most impactful gatherings of the digital learning community. This year’s conference will take place virtually (November 1-3) and onsite (November 14-17) at the Walt Disney Swan & Dolphin in Orlando, FL.

Hurry! The early registration discounts end September 19.

REGISTER NOW

Thank you to our sponsors for making this conference possible.

500+ sessions have been announced!

Program Highlights

Tune in to the virtual keynote by
Dr. Amelia Parnell

Tuesday, November 1

The Balance of Precision and Speed: How Online and Blended Learning Can Accelerate Student Success

Explore how professionals are working to transform student experiences in ways that leverage technology, promote collaboration, and ensure equity.

 

LEARN MORE
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Explore Key Trends
in Featured Sessions

Join subject matter experts as they lead us through a variety of hot topics including determining the efficacy of equity practices, collaborative learning in blended courses, student and faculty success, neuroscience and learning design, and key research trends.

 

EXPLORE THE TRENDS

Foster Digital Community Building with Dr. Josie Ahlquist

Tuesday, November 15

Meaning Behind the Screen: Leveraging Digital Community Building Tools in Online and Blended Learning

Whether it’s in your online classroom, within your college, or for your career – we need community more than ever. Using a purposeful digital engagement model and historical understanding of digital community tools, this keynote will call you into the title of community builder.

 

LEARN MORE
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Hone Your Craft

Gain new skills through four Master Classes covering designing for neuro-inclusive classrooms, addressing self-care and burnout, building your own escape room, and regular and substantive interaction in online and blended courses.

 

GO ALL IN

Deep Dive Into Critical Topics

Our immersive summits, focusing on instructional design, research, and the strategic support of student success by Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), are free to all onsite attendees.

 

IMMERSE YOURSELF

Engagement Opportunities

Get more out of your conference experience! Visit our Engagement Opportunities page to customize your virtual and onsite engagement path.

 

START ENGAGING

More Information

Customize your agenda using our full program guide and make your hotel reservation at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin to secure your room and take advantage of our special conference room rate.

On-demand access of all recorded sessions is provided to onsite and virtual attendees for one year post-conference.

Reminder: Discounts are available for OLC members and for those who register by the September 19 early bird registration deadline. Not a member? Contact our partnership managers by emailing membership@onlinelearning-c.org to learn more about all the benefits included.

 

REGISTER NOW

Registration or program questions? Contact the OLC Conference Team at conference@onlinelearning-c.org.

Does your institution already have an unlimited virtual pass? Contact sales@onlinelearning-c.org to find out. Campus wide passes are available, providing unlimited access to virtual sessions and recordings.

September 8, 2022

Please join me, and today’s education trailblazers at Accelerate 2022

An update from this upcoming conference.

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Hi Michael,

Two weeks ago, the OLC announced 500+ sessions in the 2022 Accelerate program. So much goes into making this kind of staggering announcement.

Behind the scenes, our team of reviewers poured through thousands (!!!) of submissions to curate the best in professional development and innovation for online and blended learning. OLC staff have been working with speakers and partners daily to share their content, keeping the community updated.

So when I say there is something for everyone at Accelerate, I mean it. To truly walk the walk of our field, the conference is a hybrid experience – blending the best of togetherness at Disney and in Zoom.

Now approaching three years into the global pandemic, this togetherness is more important than ever. Your presence – and your voice – is essential. Please join me at Accelerate as we define the next three years and decades together based on our collective lessons learned.

This year’s conference is also home to our Blended Learning Symposium and Leadership Network Symposium for blended learning professionals and senior leaders, respectively.

Whatever your passion in the online learning field, there’s a space for you at 2022 Accelerate.

I hope to see you there! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Best,

Jennifer Mathes
CEO, Online Learning Consortium

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