Online Learning Consortium (OLC) provides expertise and support for online and blended instruction. All University of Iowa faculty and staff can access these member benefits.
Online Learning Consortium: Member Benefits
Attend free webinars
Sign up to attend an Online Learning Consortium Webinar or view on-demand. Events last about an hour and feature thought leaders across higher education. Scan the event page for helpful details to see if a session is right for you. Topics include teaching and facilitating, student support, course design & development, emerging technology and tools, open pedagogy, and more.
Access free on-demand resources
- OLC Today Newsletter: Sign up to receive this weekly newsletter sharing new trends in online teaching, upcoming OLC events, new research, and professional development opportunities.
- Online Learning Journal: Review the premier, open access journal (published quarterly), curating scholarly insight at the intersection of online pedagogy, emerging technology, policy, and practice.
- The OLC Research Center: Search the database of original research on effective practices, trends, and innovations in digital learning. Recent articles address online student mental health, student preferences in digital learning, and implementing communities of practice in higher education.
- Best Practice Playbooks: Gain a holistic view of online teaching and learning from these best practice guides. Covering topics such as course design, online and blended learning, and student care and mental health, they serve as a valuable collection of resources (originally shared during the shift to remote instruction).
OLC membership also includes discounts on fee-based programs and services. Download a copy of OLC's Institutional Membership Quick Reference Guide today to learn more!