Online Teaching Professional Learning Community
OOL invites you to join your online teaching colleagues at Loyola in the Online Teaching Professional Learning Community (PLC). Led by instructors and hosted by OOL, the Online Teaching PLC provides all Loyola educators with a dedicated space to share experiences, connect with colleagues, and learn new online teaching methods. You can engage with the Online Teaching PLC in two ways: through an always-on, asynchronous community in Microsoft Teams or by way of bi-monthly synchronous meetings; the PLC will meet three times in Spring 2026. Any LUC employee who teaches an online course is welcome to join.
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Teaching in the Current Political Climate Wednesday, February 4, 2026 |
In our February meeting, we’ll continue the conversation from the January ‘26 FOTL conference about teaching in the current political climate. This will be an open conversation for all instructors. |
Register for the February meeting of the Online Teaching PLC |
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Active Learning in Large Classes Wednesday, March 11, 12-1 pm
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For March, we tackle the topic of implementing active learning in large classes and what tactics and technologies can make this more possible, despite the larger numbers of students. Bring your ideas and questions to our conversation! |
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Alternative Grading Schemes Wednesday, April 1, 12-1 pm |
After a semester with your current grading scheme, join us to reflect on how well it served your Spring 2026 teaching goals. We’ll discuss some alternatives to the traditional points-based systems, how they can incentivize learning, and the challenges of implementing them. |
Register for the April meeting of the Online Teaching PLC |
OOL invites you to join your online teaching colleagues at Loyola in the Online Teaching Professional Learning Community (PLC). Led by instructors and hosted by OOL, the Online Teaching PLC provides all Loyola educators with a dedicated space to share experiences, connect with colleagues, and learn new online teaching methods. You can engage with the Online Teaching PLC in two ways: through an always-on, asynchronous community in Microsoft Teams or by way of bi-monthly synchronous meetings; the PLC will meet three times in Spring 2026. Any LUC employee who teaches an online course is welcome to join.
| Date & Time | Description | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
|
Teaching in the Current Political Climate Wednesday, February 4, 2026 |
In our February meeting, we’ll continue the conversation from the January ‘26 FOTL conference about teaching in the current political climate. This will be an open conversation for all instructors. |
Register for the February meeting of the Online Teaching PLC |
|
Active Learning in Large Classes Wednesday, March 11, 12-1 pm
|
For March, we tackle the topic of implementing active learning in large classes and what tactics and technologies can make this more possible, despite the larger numbers of students. Bring your ideas and questions to our conversation! |
|
|
Alternative Grading Schemes Wednesday, April 1, 12-1 pm |
After a semester with your current grading scheme, join us to reflect on how well it served your Spring 2026 teaching goals. We’ll discuss some alternatives to the traditional points-based systems, how they can incentivize learning, and the challenges of implementing them. |
Register for the April meeting of the Online Teaching PLC |