Look through our curated list of upcoming events and resources to continue your online teaching and learning professional development. Sign up to access extra member benefits and discounts through our institutional memberships.
Upcoming and On-Demand Events
OLC and QM Webinars - Free
- Creating OER - August 3, 2023, 12 – 1 pm CT
This webinar embraces open pedagogy practices and tools such as open educational resources (OER). Learn strategies for evaluating existing OER and finding new content sources, including other free-to-use material, for your courses. (This webinar is no longer available and the link has been removed.)
- Learner Support and Engagement Beyond Traditional Use of LMS - August 15, 2023, 12 – 1 pm CT
Interested in heightening engagement for on campus and online students? This webinar will explore best practices for utilizing your learning management system (course site) to virtually engage your learners. (This webinar is no longer available and the link has been removed.) - Tell Me Your Story: Building Engagement in Online and Hybrid Courses with Digital Storytelling Methods - August 24, 2023, 12-1 pm CT
Leverage the power of stories as educational tools to digitally create meaningful ways to engage students. This webinar will cover strategies such as digital media essays, story-based mapping and podcasts, as well as provide rubrics and templates to help you delve into the world of storytelling. (This webinar is no longer available and the link has been removed.)
OLC and QM Workshops - Fee-based
Create an account with your UIOWA email to access additional benefits and discounts. Browse through the OLC Institute Schedule or the QM Workshops page for a full listing of upcoming fee-based workshops.
Synchronous Online Teaching – August 11, 2023, 11 am – 3 pm CT
Enhance your online teaching expertise with QM’s Synchronous Online Teaching workshop. Discover proven strategies to create engaging synchronous online courses, as you delve into module development, content chunking, and active learning techniques to ensure a rewarding experience for both you and your students. This is a synchronous, facilitated 4-hour workshop.
Resources
CHLOE 8: Student Demand Moves Higher Ed Toward a Multi-Modal Future
- Quality Matters and Eduventures Research released the 8th edition of the Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE) Report, which compiles and analyzes feedback from hundreds of chief online officers about the current state of online and blended learning in higher education. CHLOE 8 highlights a growing demand for online modalities and looks at how institutions are responding to this increased demand for online learning in terms of strategic planning, faculty training, student support, and marketing.
Looking for on-demand webinars and resources?
- Access extra member benefits and discounts for Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and Quality Matters (QM) resources through our institutional memberships: check the QM archives and OLC pre-recorded webinars list for sessions covering trending topics, best practices, and expert insights.