Look through our curated list of upcoming events and resources to support your ongoing professional development. Be sure to sign up to access extra member benefits and discounts for Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and Quality Matters (QM) resources through our institutional memberships.
August 2022 - UPCOMING EVENTS
OLC and QM Webinars - Free
- CHLOE 7: Tracking Online Learning from Mainstream Acceptance to Universal Adoption – August 16, 2022, 12 pm (CT)
With the projection that most students will be taking part in online learning in the future, this report delves into institutional support for students, faculty and staff.
Register to attend the webinar or download the report to review on your own.
- Don’t Ignore the DEA: Design, Equity, and Access in Online Education – Pre-recorded Webinar
Research indicates teacher preparation and quality of teaching as the leading factor in student success. You can create more inclusive learning experiences for students by investing in intentional design strategies that promote equity and access.
OLC and QM Workshops - Fee-based
Create an account with your UIOWA email to access additional benefits and discounts.
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Facilitating Live, Online Sessions – August 24 - 26, 2022
Become an expert online facilitator.Gain skills in presenting to diverse audiences through brain-based teaching strategies that help keep your learners engaged,focused, andboost learning. -
Fundamentals: Engaging Learners in Online Discussions – August 22 - 28, 2022
Explore research-based strategies essential in creating effective discussions that engage your audience while helping to improve learning outcomes. -
Reframing Disability and Implications for Inclusive Practice – August 8 - 14, 2022
This workshop delves beyond accessibility, focusing on how disability is framed in society and education, and how we can challenge ourselves to create as inclusive and as equitable an environment as possible.
Resources
Ensuring Digital Equity
OLC Report - Advancing Universal Access to Quality Digital Learning Through Global Coalitions and Narrative Practices
This report provides a framework for educators exploring ways to create equitable digital and blended learning environments and materials while leveraging their own contexts.