Online Consortium of Oklahoma

2023 Oklahoma OER Summit
2023-11-03 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
The Council for Online Learning Excellence (COLE) and Online Consortium of Oklahoma (OCO) invite faculty, staff, and students to join us for the 2023 Oklahoma OER Summit.

Time: 9 am-3 pm (breakfast served 8-9 am for in-person event)
Location: Hybrid at Rose State College (paid in-person event with free streaming sessions offered via Zoom Events)
Cost: In-Person early bird registration is $40 (regular $50); Virtual-only attendance is free.

Register for the free virtual OER Summit to join us via Zoom Events
Register for the paid in-person OER Summit to join us at Rose State College.

Attendees will hear of new funding opportunities for open educational resources (OER), discover faculty-led open textbook projects, and gain access to numerous resources provided to our colleges and universities at no cost.

Live captions will be provided via Zoom and recordings will remain available following each session for 30 days within Zoom Events. Please contact Tracey Romano at online@osrhe.edu if you need to request any special accommodations to fully engage with us during the event.

2024 Oklahoma Online Excellence Awards Nominations
2023-11-15 - 2024-01-31 | Online (Asynchronous)
The Council for Online Learning Excellence (COLE) is accepting nominations for the 2024 Oklahoma Online Excellence Awards until January 31, 2024 and this year, the award categories available include:

Accessibility
Individual Leadership
Innovation
Open Education Impact
Teaching
Team Leadership

For more information and to submit a nomination, visit the Online Excellence Awards webpage here at OCOlearnOK.org.

OKLIS Virtual Session: Accessibility
2024-01-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Events (virtual)
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

11:00 am Accessibility in Office 365 – Ally Sharp
12:00 pm: Panel Discussion on Legal Aspects of Digital Accessibility – Mackenzie Murphy-Wilfong and Brandee Hancock

As an expansion of the annual Oklahoma Learning Innovations Summit (OKLIS), the Council for Online Learning Excellence (COLE) Professional Development Committee and the Online Consortium of Oklahoma (OCO) invite faculty, staff, and students to join us for a virtual session to discuss issues related to accessibility. The first session will address accessibility in Office 365 with Ally Sharp from Langston University. The second session is a panel discussion on the legal aspects of digital accessibility as it relates to teaching and supporting online learners with two panelists, legal counsels Mackenzie Wilfong of Tulsa Community College and Brandee Hancock from Oklahoma State University.
Register for Free Zoom Session
Live captions will be provided via Zoom. Please contact Tracey Romano at online@osrhe.edu if you need to request any special accommodations to fully engage with us during the virtual event.

OKLIS Virtual Session: Digital Media
2024-02-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

11:00am Toddler Steps in Podcasting – Ally Sharp
11:30am Advanced Podcasting + ACM Micro-credentials – Sephra Scheuber and Nick Ross
12:15pm The New Frontier: Game Tech-Driven Immersive VR in Higher Education – Robert Wall

As an expansion of the annual Oklahoma Learning Innovations Summit (OKLIS), the Council for Online Learning Excellence (COLE) Professional Development, Advanced Technologies, and LMS & Tools Committees and the Online Consortium of Oklahoma (OCO) invite faculty, staff, and students to join us for a virtual session to discuss digital media as it relates to supporting online learners. The first event, “Toddler Steps in Podcasting,” is hosted by Ally Sharp from Langston University. The next session, “Advanced Podcasting + ACM Micro-credentials,” is hosted by Sephra Scheuber from the University of Oklahoma and Nick Poss from the University of Central Oklahoma. The final session, “The New Frontier: Game Tech-Driven Immersive VR in Higher Education hosted by Robert Wall from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Register for Free Zoom Session
Live captions will be provided via Zoom. Please contact Tracey Romano at online@osrhe.edu if you need to request any special accommodations to fully engage with us during the virtual event.

DYOC (Designing Your Online Course) – QM Dedicated Workshop
2024-02-29 - 2024-03-14, 2024-07-11 - 2024-07-25, 2024-10-31 - 2024-11-14, 2025-02-27 - 2025-03-10
Description: The “Designing Your Online Course” workshop includes an overview of the QM Rubric and provides a framework for participants to design an online course plan. An integral element of the workshop is exploration of the eight General Standards of the QM Rubric, focusing on learning objectives and overall course alignment. Participants will complete a Course Development Plan. The plan includes all of the essential Specific Review Standards (SRS) with a column for how the participant will meet the SRS in their course and what resources they will need.
Prerequisites: None
What Participants Need

An online course you are developing
8 to 10 hours of time per week to spend on achieving the learning objectives

Course Length: Two weeks
Delivery Mode: Online (Asynchronous)
Registration: OKQM Dedicated Workshop Registration
Registration Fee for OKQM Affiliates: $75 early bird registration/$85 late registration
Workshops require a minimum of five participants to run.

APPQMR (Applying the QM Rubric) – QM Dedicated Workshop
2024-04-02 - 2024-04-16, 2024-07-09 - 2024-07-23, 2024-10-29 - 2024-11-12
Description: QM’s flagship workshop on the QM Rubric and its use in reviewing the design of online and blended courses is intended for a broad audience, including but not limited to faculty, instructional designers, administrators, and adjunct instructors. It is particularly helpful to those new to QM or those considering the adoption of a quality assurance process for online and blended learning.
In addition to learning about the QM Rubric and the course review process, participants will learn to apply the concept of alignment and draft helpful recommendations for course improvement.
The APPQMR is the prerequisite for the Peer Reviewer Course, which is the required course to become a QM Peer Reviewer.
Prerequisites: None
What Participants Need: At least 10 to 12 hours of time per week to spend on achieving the learning objectives. Some participants report spending at least 15 hours per week.
Course Length: Two weeks
Delivery Mode: Online (Asynchronous)
Registration: OKQM Dedicated Workshop Registration
Registration Fee for OKQM Affiliates: $95 early bird registration/$105 late registration
Workshops require a minimum of five participants to run.

IYOC (Designing Your Online Course) – QM Dedicated Workshop
2024-04-04 - 2024-04-18, 2024-07-11 - 2024-07-25, 2024-10-31 - 2024-11-14, 2025-02-27 - 2025-03-10
Description: The “Improving Your Online Course” workshop explores the QM Rubric and provides a framework to improve the quality of online courses. Participants use the QM Rubric to review their own online courses and develop a course improvement plan.
The content is based on the essential Specific Review Standards of the Quality Matters Rubric. Participants come away with a plan for course improvement so enrolling in the workshop with a pre-developed online course is required.
Those without an existing online course to improve should sign up for the Designing Your Online Course workshop.
Prerequisites: None
What Participants Need

An online course to improve.
8 to 10 hours of time per week to spend on achieving the learning objectives.

Course Length: Two weeks
Delivery Mode: Online (Asynchronous)
Registration: OKQM Dedicated Workshop Registration
Registration Fee with OKQM Membership: $75 early bird registration/$85 late registration
Workshops require a minimum of five participants to run.

2024 Oklahoma Learning Innovations Summit
2024-04-25 - 2024-04-26
The Oklahoma Council for Online Learning Excellence (COLE) invites you to discover ground-breaking ideas, research and best practices in online education at the 2024 Oklahoma Learning Innovations Summit, to be held Thursday, April 25 (Pre-Conference Workshop and virtual presentations) and Friday, April 26 (Full In-Person + Hybrid Event). OKLIS sessions (except the April 25 OER workshop) for both days may be attended in person or streamed via Zoom Events.
April 25 OER Workshop Registration (Free – Rose State College event)
April 25-26 Virtual Event Registration (Free – Zoom Events)
April 26 In-Person Event Registration (Paid – Rose State College event)
For more information, view our News post about the event or contact online@osrhe.edu.

2024 Teaching with Technology Conference
2024-06-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Wes Watkins Center – Oklahoma State University, N.Washington St. & W.Hall of Fame Ave, Stillwater, OK, 74078, United States
Location: Wes Watkins Center – Oklahoma State University, N.Washington St. & W.Hall of Fame Ave., Stillwater, OK 74078 (Google Maps)

Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024

Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cost: $30 Early bird before May 31, $45 Standard after June 1st

Description: Save the date, register, and submit your proposals for OSU’s 2024 Teaching with Technology Conference on June 13th at the Wes Watkins Center. This year’s theme is ‘Breaking Barriers, Embracing Change, Evolving for Success!’ Our keynote speaker, Dr. Sabba Quidwai from @designingschools, is sure to spark innovation and a growth mindset in the EdTech space.

Hosted by the Oklahoma State University Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence and organized by Alysia Ropp, OSU Online Teaching Support Specialist.
We urge you to submit your presentation proposals and share the possibilities of powerful technology tools or reshaped teaching approaches in response to AI for impactful student success. Register today!
Register for Conference
View Conference Flyer
Submit a Proposal (deadline May 17, 2024)

2024 OKLAHOMA OER SUMMIT
2024-11-01 | Northeastern State University, 3100 New Orleans St, Broken Arrow, OK, 74014, United States
Unlocking Dedicated Spaces with Community Hubs
Innovate, Collaborate, Educate: Sharing Experiences to Advance OER. Hosted by the Oklahoma Council for Online Learning Excellence (COLE).
EVENT DETAILS

Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm (registration, breakfast served 8:00 – 9:00 am for in-person event, no virtual sessions)
Location: Northeastern State University, Broken Arrow Campus, 3100 E New Orleans Street

Administration Building

Format: On-site event, selected recordings will be made available after the summit.
Cost: FREE! Breakfast and lunch provided through sponsorship by OSRHE and NSU.

PRESENTATION TRACKS

Aligning Education with Workforce Needs: Tailoring OER to meet the specific demands of Oklahoma’s workforce, including STEM and critical occupations.
Enhancing Student Success through OER: Strategies to support diverse student populations, improve preparation, and reduce barriers to success.
Digital Transformation and Online Learning: Leveraging OER to enhance online education and traditional learning experiences.
Affordability and Access in Higher Education: Addressing college affordability and student debt through effective use of OER and micro-credentials.
Community Engagement and Public Perception: Building a positive public perception about the value of higher education through community engagement and showcasing the impact of OER.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

View Call for Proposals (PDF)
Priority Deadline for Proposals: Friday, September 20, 2024, 5 p.m.
Proposals submitted after this date may be considered as the schedule permits.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
We are thrilled to announce the planned spring 2025 rollout of the Oklahoma OER Commons Micro-site. This vast and diverse collection of high-quality, freely accessible teaching materials, will be curated to support and enhance educational experiences across Oklahoma higher education. Join us at this event to contribute to the planning of this resource before its launch!
ATTENDEE INFORMATION

Faculty, staff, and student researchers are invited to attend! This event is on-site only.
Participants and presenters will receive a digital badge to add to their portfolio.
Support for travel costs may be available for those affiliated with OCO member institutions.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!
For any questions or additional presenter information, please contact 🖂 online@osrhe.edu.
REQUEST A SEAT
You will receive an email confirmation within 2-3 business days.
Once the event is full, requests will be added to a waitlist.
Contact online@osrhe.edu with any questions or to discuss any special accommodations needed to fully engage in the on-site event.

2025 Oklahoma Online Excellence Awards
2024-11-15 - 2025-01-31
November 15, 2024 – January 31, 2025
The Council for Online Learning Excellence (COLE) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Oklahoma Online Excellence Awards until January 31, 2025 and this year, the award categories available include:

Accessibility
Individual Leadership
Innovation
Open Education Impact
Teaching
Team Leadership

For more information and to submit a nomination, visit the Online Excellence Awards webpage here at OCOlearnOK.org.

2025 Transforming the Teaching & Learning Environment Virtual Conference
2025-02-03 - 2025-02-14
Date: February 3-14, 2025
Location: Virtual – Zoom
Cost: Free for faculty, staff, and students at Oklahoma colleges and universities. System registration paid by OSRHE.
Access Event: 2025 Schedule of Sessions – Transforming the Teaching & Learning Environment

APPQMR (Applying the QM Rubric) – QM Dedicated Workshop
2025-02-18 - 2025-03-11
Description: QM’s flagship workshop on the QM Rubric and its use in reviewing the design of online and blended courses is intended for a broad audience, including but not limited to faculty, instructional designers, administrators, and adjunct instructors. It is particularly helpful to those new to QM or those considering the adoption of a quality assurance process for online and blended learning.
In addition to learning about the QM Rubric and the course review process, participants will learn to apply the concept of alignment and draft helpful recommendations for course improvement.
The APPQMR is the prerequisite for the Peer Reviewer Course, which is the required course to become a QM Peer Reviewer.
Prerequisites: None
What Participants Need: At least 10 to 12 hours of time per week to spend on achieving the learning objectives. Some participants report spending at least 15 hours per week.
Course Length: Three weeks
Delivery Mode: Online (Asynchronous)
Registration: OKQM Dedicated Workshop Registration

Registration Fee for OKQM Affiliates: $95 early bird registration/$105 late registration
Workshops require a minimum of five participants to run.

2025 Oklahoma Learning Innovations Summit
2025-03-13 - 2025-03-14
2025 Oklahoma Learning Innovations Summit
BRIDGE – Building Real-World Innovation and Digital Growth in Education
March 13-14, 2025
Rose State College – Midwest City, OK
The Oklahoma Council for Online Learning Excellence (COLE) invites Oklahoma faculty, staff, and students to discover ground-breaking ideas, research and best practices in online education at the 2025 Oklahoma Learning Innovations Summit.
This year’s event will be held in-person on Thursday and Friday, March 13-14, 2025 at Rose State College.

Day 1: Conference sessions – 10:00am – 3:00pm + Reception 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Day 2: Conference Sessions – 8:00am – 3:00pm

This year’s theme is BRIDGE – Building Real-World Innovation and Digital Growth in Education.
The session tracks this year include:

Technology Innovation
Teaching and Learning Innovation
Student Success Innovation
Leadership Innovation

VISIT EVENT WEBSITE (External link)

Register for Event
Submit a Proposal
View Agenda
Sponsorship Prospectus

Gauging Your Technology Skills (GYTC)
2025-03-26 - 2025-04-02
Registration form
Participants in this workshop will assess their current level of skill with technologies related to teaching online and develop a plan to improve their skills.

Time Commitment: 6 hours total
Duration: One Week
Cost: $35 per participant
Competency: Identify technology skills gaps and be able to fill those gaps through available resources.
Recommended For:

Higher Ed and K-12 teachers/instructors interested in teaching online.
Current online teachers/instructors interested in demonstrating mastery of online teaching.

Learning Objectives:

Assess the level of knowledge and skill you possess in terms of the technologies required to teach online.
Determine how to improve the level of knowledge and skill you possess in terms of the technologies required to teach online.

Orienting Your Online Learners (OYOL)
2025-04-09 - 2025-04-16
Registration form
Participants in this workshop will learn why and how to orient learners to online learning in general as well as to a particular online course.

Competency: Explain why and how to orient learners to online learning and to online courses.
Time Commitment: 12 hours total
Duration: One Week
Cost: $35 per participant
Recommended For:

Higher Ed and K-12 teachers/instructors interested in teaching online.
Current online teachers/instructors interested in demonstrating mastery of online teaching.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to explain why and how to orient learners to online learning and to online courses.

Connecting Learning Theories to Your Teaching Strategies (CLTTS)
2025-04-16 - 2025-04-30
Registration form
Participants in this workshop will learn about several different theories of learning and how teaching strategies based on those theories can promote learning.

Competency: Select teaching strategies based on learning theories.
Time Commitment: 20 hours total
Duration: Two Weeks
Cost: $70 per participant
Recommended For:

Higher Ed and K-12 teachers/instructors interested in teaching online.
Current online teachers/instructors interested in demonstrating mastery of online teaching.

Learning Objectives:

Describe characteristics of learning theories.
Describe teaching strategies based on learning theories.

Evaluating Your Course Design (EYCD)
2025-06-18 - 2025-07-02
Registration form
Participants in this workshop will evaluate the instructional design of an online course (ideally, one they will be teaching), with an emphasis on how that design affects the delivery of the course.

Time Commitment: 12 hours total
Duration: Two Weeks
Cost: $70 per participant
Competency: Evaluate the instructional design of online courses using established quality assurance standards and rectify deficiencies through teaching.
Recommended For:

Higher Ed and K-12 teachers/instructors interested in teaching online.
Current online teachers/instructors interested in demonstrating mastery of online teaching.

Learning Objectives:

Evaluate the instructional design of online courses using established quality assurance standards.
Explain how instructional design affects the delivery of online courses.

Exploring Your Institution's Policies (EYIP)
2025-07-09 - 2025-07-23
Registration form
In this workshop, you will explore the following seven policy areas related to teaching online at your institution:

Classroom behavior and learner discipline
Academic integrity
Academic reporting and learner privacy
Copyright
Accessibility
Instructor evaluation
Other institutional policies

Each module begins with a scenario that prompts you to consider what you would do in the given situation, followed by resources, examples, and a “Policy Exploration” assignment in which you investigate your institution’s policies. The module concludes with a discussion where you can share your findings, questions, and experiences with your colleagues.

Time Commitment: 19 hours total
Duration: Two Weeks
Cost: $70 per participant
Recommended For:

Higher Ed and K-12 teachers/instructors interested in teaching online.
Current online teachers/instructors interested in demonstrating mastery of online teaching.

Learning Objectives:

Identify policies related to teaching online at your institution.
Describe what you learned and how it will impact your practice.

IYOC (Designing Your Online Course) – QM Dedicated Workshop
2025-07-17 - 2025-07-31
Description: The “Improving Your Online Course” workshop explores the QM Rubric and provides a framework to improve the quality of online courses. Participants use the QM Rubric to review their own online courses and develop a course improvement plan.
The content is based on the essential Specific Review Standards of the Quality Matters Rubric. Participants come away with a plan for course improvement, so enrolling in the workshop with a pre-developed online course is required.
Those without an existing online course to improve should sign up for the Designing Your Online Course workshop.
Prerequisites: None
What Participants Need

An online course to improve.
8 to 10 hours of time per week to spend on achieving the learning objectives.

Course Length: Two weeks
Delivery Mode: Online (Asynchronous)
Registration form
Registration Fee with OKQM Membership: $70 per participant
Workshops require a minimum of five participants to run.

DYOC (Designing Your Online Course) – QM Dedicated Workshop
2025-07-17 - 2025-07-31
Description: The “Designing Your Online Course” workshop includes an overview of the QM Rubric and provides a framework for participants to design an online course plan. An integral element of the workshop is exploration of the eight General Standards of the QM Rubric, focusing on learning objectives and overall course alignment. Participants will complete a Course Development Plan. The plan includes all of the essential Specific Review Standards (SRS) with a column for how the participant will meet the SRS in their course and what resources they will need.
Prerequisites: None
What Participants Need

An online course you are developing
8 to 10 hours of time per week to spend on achieving the learning objectives

Course Length: Two weeks
Delivery Mode: Online (Asynchronous)
Registration form
Registration Fee for OKQM Affiliates: $70 per participant
Workshops require a minimum of five participants to run.

Assessing Your Learners (AYL)
2025-09-09 - 2025-09-24
Registration form
Participants in this workshop will learn about assessing teaching and learning in the online environment.

Competency: Assess learning in online courses and explain ways to assess teaching in online courses.
Time Commitment: 10 hours total
Duration: One Week
Cost: $35 per participant
Recommended For:

Higher Ed and K-12 teachers/instructors interested in teaching online.
Current online teachers/instructors interested in demonstrating mastery of online teaching.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to explain how to assess teaching and learning in online courses.
