Opportunities to Learn About Digital Communities at OLC Innovate 2021

There are a number of opportunities to learn about digital communities and how they are changing the way institutions think about supporting students during the 2021 OLC Innovate conference. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 17th as two of the nation’s largest online institutions share how they are using digital communities to promote belonging and community among online, in-person and hybrid students. Explore the sessions below.

Improving Student Outcomes Through a Community-Based Approach to Learning and Support

Wednesday, March 17th @ 9am CST

First-year math classes are often the gateway to an undergraduate degree. Success instills confidence, and opens the door to degrees in any field, including STEM. And yet, failure rates for first-year math at many institutions can be above 50%, having significant, long-term impacts on a student’s educational trajectory. In this session, Juliet Greenwood, Vice Dean for Educational Initiatives at Arizona State University will share her experience using digital communities to scale personalized support and dramatically increase successful completion rates among ASU Online’s first-year math students. She'll also share how ASU plans to extend the community-based approach across the institution.

Presenters:

  • Dr. Julie Greenwood, Vice Dean for Educational Initiatives at Arizona State University

  • Katy Kappler, Co-Founder and CEO

Learning Starts At The Application: Community & Belonging In Student Onboarding

Wednesday, March 17th @ 5:45pm CST

Learn how Western Governors University is leveraging an AI-based community-building platform to create a deeper sense of belonging among prospective students.  Preliminary research findings concerning the impact that belonging has on enrollment will be shared.  Attendees will discuss the research implications, especially as applied to their own institution.

Presenters:

  • Jason Levin, Executive Director at WGU Labs

  • Dr. Omid Fotuhi, Director of Learning Innovation at WGU Labs

  • Katy Kappler, Co-Founder and CEO

Let’s Chat

The InScribe team will be available to discuss the power of digital communities throughout the conference. Visit our team in the virtual booth or schedule a conversation with us here.

Speaking SessionsDanielle Bonner