The OLC Conference Awarded Twelve Educators for Innovation in Online Learning
November 17, 2022
IBL News | Orlando, Florida
The OLC (Online Learning Consortium) awarded twelve instructors for their contributions and leadership in distance education during its annual conference, which took place in a Walt Disney resort in Orlando, Florida, this week.
The event gathered around 1,100 attendants, most of them practitioners in online learning. The 2022 OLC Excellence Award Winners received their recognition for reflecting āleadership, change-making, and the advancement of exemplary practices in online, blended, and digital learning,ā according to the organization.
These are the awards recipients:
ā¢ Excellence in Faculty Development:
Reed Dickson, Pima Community College
ā¢ Excellence in Instructional and Teaching Practice:
Rene Corbeil and Maria Elena Corbeil, from the University of Texas Rio Grande
Mark Gale, Letitia Bergantz, and Joy Oettel, from Athen State University
ā¢ Gomary-Mayadas Award for Excellence in Online Educational Leadership:
Matthew Pittman, from Ivy Tech Community College
ā¢ John R. Bourne Award for Excellence in Online Programs and Programming:
Mara Huber and Christina Heath, from University at Buffalo
šPlease join us in congratulating the 2022 OLC Excellence Award Winners who reflect leadership, changemaking, and the advancement of exemplary practices in online, blended, and digital learning. Today they received their special awards on stage. pic.twitter.com/wqel5K2lL5
ā OLC (@OLCToday) November 16, 2022
In addition, the OLC organization honored the 2022 Class of Fellows Awards. āThey show an outstanding qualification, experience, contributions, and leadership in online learning,ā said Mary Niemiec, Member Board Of Directors. āThese experts are leading the way in online learning,ā added Jenniffer Mathes, CEO at OLC.
Terry Anderson, Professor Emeritus at Athabasca University
Luke Dowden, Chief Online Learning Officer at Alamo Colleges District
Kate Jordahl, Professor at Foothill College
āļøCongrats once again to the 2022 OLC Class of Fellows: Terry Anderson, Luke Dowden, and Kate Jordahl! Terry and @lukedowden took the stage to accept the recognition and we celebrated Kate who is here at #OLCAccelerate in spirit. pic.twitter.com/Lrk4B6AKzc
ā OLC (@OLCToday) November 15, 2022
The conference, highly praised by the attendants, featured the expert in digital engagement, Dr. Josie Ahlquist as the keynote speaker.
She encouraged educators to āengage authenticallyā and āfoster belongingā when building āinteractive and impactful communitiesā. āDigital community leaders are critical hope builders,ā she stated. āIsolation is an enemy of hope; community is an ally of hope.āĀ
#OLCAccelerate keynote speaker @josieahlquist shares that as digital learning leaders we shouldn’t forget about WHO we serve in the act of doing/creating. pic.twitter.com/Z2xwo6yQMX
ā OLC (@OLCToday) November 15, 2022
Engagement block party!!! Fun networking with trivia, music, & fireside chat! #OLCAccelerate @OLCToday pic.twitter.com/YkUct4RAWm
ā Anita Samuel (@AnitaSamuel28) November 15, 2022
The Exhibit Hall is in full swing at #olcaccelerate! Be sure to stop by to learn about some amazing opportunities to advance digital learning at your institution.
āļøGet the all booths to stamp your card and win prizes! @DrMathes pic.twitter.com/1iUEDneLb5
ā OLC (@OLCToday) November 15, 2022
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