In recognition of Online learning consortium (OLC) 25th anniversary, Bay view analyticswith the support of the online learning consortium and Interactive scienceis proud to publish “revision session: 12 years and 20 reports according to online learning”. This report is a compilation and a review of the results of research and OLC publications on the evolution of online learning in American higher education.
The online learning consortium (OLC) was the pioneer of quality online education growth in US higher education. The recent Accelerate 2024 conference marked the 30th anniversary of its first conference and the 25th anniversary of the Consortium Foundation. This recently published review says that twenty reports over twelve years and provides a unique historical recording of registrations and trends in online learning from 2002 to 2015. The project was the only source to follow online registrations and answered critical questions about teachers’ attitudes and online courses.
Initially known as Sloan Consortium, or Sloan-C, in recognition of the founding support of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the online learning consortium provided unique and critical support and support for the emerging field of online education. The first conferences, research meetings and publications provided essential advice to an emerging field. In addition to providing newsletters, a research review and publication reports, the Sloan Consortium provided one of the first and the greatest means for those who move in this new field to meet, compare notes and learn from each other.
The 20 original reports spread over 12 years had a huge impact on the growth of the field, as evidenced by:
– more than 2.7 million copies downloaded
– more than 27,000 quotes in university journals
– Large international extent – 183 countries
– Large coverage in the popular press (New York Times, Washington Post, NBC News)
The impact continues today, with more than 10,000 additional reports downloaded each month and four additional academic quotes each day.
“The online learning consortium was at the forefront of shaping it for the future of education, which allows institutions to be able to adopt innovation and quality in digital learning. Basic research and initiatives such as Sloan-C relationships have threw a solid base for the progress we see today, influencing millions in the world. While we are celebrating our 25th anniversary, we remain determined to promote collaboration, to conduct impactful research and to support educators in the transformation of student learning experiences from around the world, “said Jennifer Mathes, PH.D., CEO of online learning consortium.
“For 25 years, the online learning consortium has served as light guiding for establishments determined to advance online studies. Thanks to his research, his support and his community, OLC amplifies the collective ideas of educators nationally – help colleges and universities to raise the quality and accessibility of online education. We are honored to combine with a determined organization to share innovative practices that support powerful and engaging digital learning experiences, “said Dr. Caitlin Runne-Janczy, university director for interactive science, a leader in support for effective scientific education.
“We were honored to have been able to follow the growth of online education for 12 years and attend its massive impact on higher education,” said Professor I. Elaine Allen, project researcher. “We plan that the future of online education will have just as impactful as in the past.”
This birthday report and all 20 original search reports are available to www.bayviewanalytics.com/distance.html.
About the online learning consortium
The online learning consortium (OLC) is a collaborative community of education leaders and innovators dedicated to advancing digital education and learning experiences designed to reach and engage the modern learner – anyone, anywhere, at any time. OLC inspires innovation and quality thanks to a large set of resources, including best practices, a comparative quality analysis, advanced instruction, community -oriented conferences, research -based research and empirical and expert advice. The growing OLC community includes teachers, administrators, trainers, educational designers and other learning professionals, as well as educational establishments, professional companies and businesses. Find out more about onlinearningConsortium.org.
On interactive science
Science Interactive helps educators offer quality laboratory experiences to students of any learning environment. Our practical and virtual laboratories provide students with the knowledge and skills they need, whether the courses are entirely online, hybrid or face to face. More than 800 establishments at the national level associate with an interactive science to strengthen their scientific programs, increase students’ commitment and improve success rates. To find out more, visit Scienceinteractive.com.
About Bay View Analytics
Bay View Analytics is a statistical research company which focuses on the design, implementation and analysis of the survey. The scope of advice commitments by Bay View View Analytics includes scientific statistical analyzes, clinical trial statistics and survey conceptions for a range of subjects, with a particular accent on online education. Bay View Analytics has been looking for and has published reports on online education in US higher education for twenty years. Visit www.bayviewanalytics.com For more information, or contact us at info@bayviewanalytics.com.
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