ABOUT

Learn about the work of this community of practice and how to join our efforts

FRAMEWORK

Explore OLC’s framework for storying digital learning change work

STORIES

Share your story of supporting access to education through digital learning

LEARNING

Learn more about our institute on global coalitions for digital learning change work

WHAT IS THIS SITE

As shared by the United Nations on their framework for action, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are “the world’s shared plan to end extreme poverty, reduce inequality, and protect the planet by 2030.” The resonant metaphors across these 17 goals provide an impactful and inclusive framing for how our collective actions have the propensity to enact lasting change for the good of the world, and this site offers a collection of perspectives and actions by educators from across the globe supporting digital learning, with each story grounded in the UN SDGs.

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HOW TO USE THIS SITE

This site serves as a roadmap and collection of inspirational stories for educators looking to expand the impact and reach of their efforts in online, blended, and digital learning through our framework for storying digital learning change work.

Review Our Digital Storytelling Framework

The OLC Framework for Storying Digital Learning Change Work provides users the ability to contextualize strategic initiatives and collaborative action within both metaphorical and literal framings of each of the SDGs.

Explore the Collection of Stories

Our database of stories offers examples of each sustainable development goal situated within a specific digital learning challenge and paired with an opportunity to advance the SDG through leadership and collaboration.

Share Your Story of Digital Change Work

Our interactive version of the OLC Framework for Storying Digital Learning Change Work allows you to share your own story (completed, in progress, or even as a proposed effort) with this community to inspire digital learning change work.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to leveraging the resources, stories, and tools on this website, we invite you to take part in two distinct institutes focusing on critical digital learning leadership required to bring to fruition a future reality where access to quality education is ensured for all learners everywhere.

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IELOL

The Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL) is a world-renowned leadership development program (offered both in person and online) serving the development needs of leaders responsible for a variety of digital learning initiatives in higher education.

IELOL Global

The OLC Framework for Storying Digital Learning Change Work provides users the ability to contextualize strategic initiatives and collaborative action within both metaphorical and literal framings of each of the SDGs.