Our mission is to design and support high-quality, engaging learning experiences that adhere to quality standards and student success. Guided by the principles of Quality Matters, we strive to bridge communication gaps between instructional design, pathways, and faculty by providing tools and insights to enhance course development.
Core values
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- Excellence in Learning Design and Course Quality
- Comprehensive Technology Support and Innovation
- Faculty Partnership and Empowerment
- Student-Centered Design
“The Rhythm of Innovation: Hitting the High Notes in Digital Education.”
OLC Innovate, a joint conference presented by OLC and MERLOT, provides a path for innovators of all experience levels and backgrounds to share best practices, test new ideas, and collaborate on driving forward online, digital, and blended learning. We will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Innovate conference on April 1-3, 2025.
PROGRAM
Multiple Pathways to Learn
The Online Learning Consortium (OLC) is committed to creating equitable spaces where academics, practitioners, students, and staff can work together across their unique experiences to build truly inclusive communities and learning environments.
Unique Session Formats
Expect to be actively involved in sessions at OLC Innovate. From “Conversation, Not Presentation” to “Design Sprints,” presentations will encourage deep thinking and engagement around relevant topics.
Upcoming Workshops
Digital Accessibility: Developing a Strategic Plan
April 7, 2025 – April 13, 2025
Is it time to implement or revisit your institution’s web accessibility plan? Explore the strategies and tools you need to implement a web accessibility plan in Digital Accessibility: Developing a Strategic Plan.
Instructional Designer Certificate Program
April 14, 2025 – August 24, 2025
Ready to advance your career as an Instructional Designer? The OLC Instructional Designer Certificate program is designed for new and experienced online instructional designers, librarians, and multimedia specialists who work directly with faculty and other digital learning support professionals during the course design and development process. Now you can bundle your certificate registration with the new Instructional Design Professional (IDP) Certification.