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Date
Tuesday February 11, 2025 - Thursday February 13, 2025
Time
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
Virtual Event, Online Only
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District-wide
Academic Excellence Framework (AEF)
Keynote: Teaching Smarter, Not Harder: Online Course Edition

In today’s fast-paced academic world, creating and maintaining quality online courses can feel overwhelming. In this session, we’ll explore how to teach smarter, not harder, by focusing on best practices for designing effective online courses that engage learners and achieve results. Learn how to implement a continuous improvement process to keep your courses fresh and relevant, and discover practical approaches to prioritizing improvements and staying current in the ever-evolving landscape of online education. Leave with insights to elevate your online teaching practices.

Jennifer Mathes, Ph.D.

Jennifer Mathes, Ph.D., is the Chief Executive Officer of the Online Learning Consortium (OLC), where she leads the organization’s strategic initiatives to advance digital learning. With over 25 years of experience in education, which began in Illinois community colleges, Dr. Mathes has served as a faculty member, Chief Academic Officer, and consultant, helping institutions implement best practices in online and digital education. She holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, along with degrees in Business Education and Mass Communications from Illinois State University. Dr. Mathes is a recognized author and speaker on online and digital learning and has collaborated with institutions worldwide to promote quality in digital education.

The Academic Excellence Framework (AEF) clearly prioritizes the skills, activities, initiatives, roles, and goals that directly support consistently strong teaching and learning at City Colleges of Chicago.

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