Did you know? IOWA faculty and staff can access member benefits and discounts for Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and Quality Matters (QM) resources through our institutional memberships!
February 2024
OLC Webinars - FREE
The Future is Now: Generative AI with Engaging Assignments Enhance AI Fluency! – February 20, 2024, 1-2 pm CT
The power of Generative AI is reshaping our educational landscape, and its influence is only growing. As educators, it's crucial to equip students with the knowledge of why, how, and when to leverage AI. Join this webinar to discover strategies for integrating AI requirements into assignments and gain insights through practical examples that enhance AI fluency in students.
Design Thinking with AI for Online Instruction – February 27, 2024, 1-2 pm CT
Leverage AI-powered tools for collaborative learning and reflection offer valuable insights to help you make informed decisions, tailor teaching strategies based on AI-generated insights about students' learning needs. Webinar will explore various applications of AI tools, such as facilitating online discussions, personalized feedback, data analysis, and creating virtual communities, while also discussing strategies for fostering a culture of sharing best practices and promoting teacher participation in professional development sessions focused on AI-powered tools.
Course Materials Cost Students More than Money – On-Demand
In the same vein as the December 2023 webinar on students’ equitable access to course materials, this webinar this webinar will review student-reported statistics on course material costs and one institution’s efforts to reduce those costs, the large and small impacts of course material costs on students, and practical resources and strategies for discovering and utilizing affordable materials across various teaching formats.
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.
- Multimodal Course Design – February 5, 2024 – February 11, 2024 (Monday – Sunday)
Unlock the potential of diverse learning preferences with our workshop on Multimodal Course Design. Discover the art of delivering content in multiple formats, utilizing visuals, audio, and video to engage learners effectively. This workshop provides the research-backed foundation to show what makes this learning design approach so impactful, with real-life examples of best practices in multimodal content design. By the end of the workshop, you'll be equipped to discuss considerations for reaching diverse audiences, and you'll have hands-on experience designing a learning activity using a multimodal approach.
Inclusive Assessment: Grading for Growth – February 26 - March 03, 2024 (Monday – Sunday)
This week-long workshop will look at alternative approaches to assessment in digital learning environments. Explore new and innovative ways to assess students, including authentic assessments, alignment of course materials, and broader strategies such as (un)grading and learning contracts. By the end of this workshop, you will have created a plan for implementing alternative assessments into your courses.
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Attend Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Conference - onsite or online
Early bird registration for OLC Innovate 2024 is available through February 21! The conference will be held onsite in Denver, CO from April 10-13 and virtually from April 23-25, 2024. The theme for this year is “Elevating Pathways: Navigating the Terrain of Future Learning,” and will explore re-envisioning our current teaching and learning paradigms and how today’s educational disruptions will shape innovations of the future.