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.
January 2023 - On-Demand
OLC and QM Webinars - Free
- Inclusive Pedagogy Online: Faculty Development and Effective Strategies – Watch now!
This workshop offers a look into the efficacy of varying professional development approaches around diversity, equity, and inclusion for online faculty. Learn which strategies have been most successful and which strategies tend to resonate most with faculty one year later.
- How to Increase Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) in Online and Distance Learning – Watch now!
Meaningful student-instructor interactions are key to a successful online learning experience. Learn how to best foster quality interactions with students and gain insight into innovative examples from experts in the field of online teaching and learning.
OLC and QM Workshops - Fee-based
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Take advantage of some of OLC and QM’s core offerings listed below. Browse through the OLC Institute Schedule or the QM Workshops page for a listing of other upcoming, fee-based workshops.
- Teaching Online: An Introduction to Online Delivery (TOL) – January 26, 2023 - February 9, 2023 (Thursday – Thursday)
This foundational, two-week session helps lay the groundwork for successful online instruction through best practices, concrete examples, and larger discussions around topics such as student engagement and the facilitation of online interaction.
- Online Teaching Essentials: Engaging Learners In Online Discussions – January 23, 2023 - January 29, 2023 (Monday – Sunday)
Effectively designed online discussion activities foster engaged learning and improved learning outcomes in online environments. Join this essential workshop offering to learn how to build online discussions that can provide meaningful opportunities for student-student, student-content, and student-instructor interactions with experts from OLC.
- Facilitating Live, Online Sessions – January 25, 2023 - January 27, 2023 (Wednesday – Friday)
This three-day workshop delves into the essential skills needed to facilitate effective and engaging live sessions. Learn how to best tap into and connect with your audience and avoid common pitfalls. This workshop content offers personalized strategies for enriching your online presentation and facilitation skills.
Resources
Learn at your own pace
- Looking for on-demand webinars and resources? Check QM’s archives and OLC’s list of pre-recorded webinars for informational sessions covering trending topics, best practices, and expert insights.