OES Learning Solutions

The deadline moved; the expectation hasn’t. With the DOJ extending ADA Title II compliance timelines, sure: institutions have a little more breathing room. But accessibility has never really been about a date on the calendar. It’s about how learning actually works for everyone. At OES Learning Solutions, we live and breathe accessibility. It’s embedded in how we design and deliver learning experiences. We genuinely believe that accessible content is both more inclusive and more effective. That’s exactly why we created our latest Accessibility Playbook. Download the playbook and start building accessibility that lasts: https://okt.to/v6mSGQ Inside, you’ll find: - A clear breakdown of what ADA Title II really means for higher ed - Practical steps to move from reactive fixes to proactive design - Guidance on tackling legacy content without overwhelming faculty - A roadmap for building sustainable, institution-wide accessibility

Discover how strategy, faculty partnership, and quality connect to drive digital success: https://okt.to/wMms3W... Leading with SCALE is a practical guide built on over a decade of working alongside institutions navigating digital transformation. At its core are five interconnected pillars: Strategy first, Collaborative design, Agile execution, Learner-centric quality, and Evergreen innovation. Faculty are central to the success of digital transformation. They shape its impact, credibility, and long-term viability. This idea is one of the core pillars of Leading with SCALE.

It was a real pleasure to attend #UPCEA2026, and even better to be a part of the conversation, not just in the room. This year, we had the opportunity to contribute across multiple sessions, from a roundtable on accessibility governance alongside the University of Arizona Global Campus to broader discussions on strategy, planning, and the future of online learning. A few themes kept surfacing in conversations, sessions, and hallway debates: Our roundtable with the University of Arizona Global Campus sparked a lot of honest discussion around the rise (and reality) of global campuses, what global campus models actually deliver, and where the complexity lies. The appetite is clear: institutions are thinking beyond borders. But execution, alignment, and long-term sustainability remain very real challenges. Microcredentials remain a hot topic. The current thinking is that they are powerful, but not a silver bullet. There’s no shortage of momentum (and funding) behind microcredentials. But what stood out was the nuance. Institutions are still working through ROI, governance, and positioning. The most compelling takeaway? Microcredentials aren’t standalone solutions. They’re connectors. When done well, they create meaningful pathways into industry, or back into credit-bearing programs, or even across the broader university ecosystem. Beyond the sessions, what made UPCEA invaluable (as always) were the conversations. Forward-looking, but grounded in real institutional challenges. It’s clear that higher ed isn’t short on innovation. The focus now is on making it work at scale. Grateful to everyone we connected with, and already looking forward to continuing these conversations! Pictured below, from left to right: Daniel Kalef (Executive VP, Growth), Dusin Bainbridge (VP, Partnerships), Meghann Caldwell (VP, Partnerships), Jonathan Davey (CEO), Annie Phalen (VP, Client Success & Strategic Partnerships), Jodie Klein (VP, Partnerships), Beth Hufford (VP, Partnerships), Nicola Cresp (Chief Growth Officer) #HigherEducation #OnlineLearning #LifelongLearning #Microcredentials #GlobalEducation

Higher education is being asked to perform small miracles every day. Move faster. Do more, better. And across the sector, institutions are rising to the challenge, reimagining learning to be more flexible, more accessible, more relevant. It's exciting. But it's complex. That's why we created Leading with SCALE, a practical guide built from over a decade working alongside institutions, built around five interconnected pillars: Strategy, Collaboration, Agility, Learner-centric quality, and Evergreen innovation. It all starts with one question: how clearly is your digital strategy connected to your institutional purpose? When strategy is clear, decisions get easier. Teams move faster. Every effort contributes to something bigger. Download the full SCALE framework and see what it takes to scale with purpose: https://okt.to/amsp0R

Conference floors can be a blur of booths, buzzwords… and pretty average coffee. So, here’s a better offer: Come for the conversation. Stay for the pralines. We’re live at the UPCEA Annual Conference in New Orleans, talking about something we think matters more than the latest shiny tool: How do you combine human expertise and AI in a way that actually works? Because AI on its own isn’t the answer. And neither is doing everything manually. The real magic happens in the middle — where smart technology amplifies human insight, not replaces it. Find OES Learning Solutions at Booth #701 and #703 No hard pitch. Just real conversations about what’s working (and what isn’t) in online learning today. And pralines. Definitely pralines. Before you go, tell us what’s the most overused phrase you’ve heard on the expo floor so far? #UPCEA2026 #HigherEd #EdTech #OnlineLearning #AI #StudentSuccess Daniel Kalef, Annie Phalen, Jodie K., Meghann Caldwell, Dustin Bainbridge, MBA, M.Ed., Beth Hufford

Yesterday, alongside ASU+GSV, we hosted a candid conversation with university and higher education leaders on what it takes to deliver education at scale, without compromising quality or the student experience. Together we explored how institutions are responding to pressure from learners, governments and global competition, and where experience‑led learning design, strategic use of AI and strong operating models can drive sustainable growth. Our CEO, Jon Davey, reflected: “Well designed study experiences help students learn and when experience‑led design is treated as a lever for growth, the impact on retention and long term value is clear.” Thank you to everyone who joined us in San Diego. We are looking forward to building on these conversations through 2026. #ASUGSV #EdTechLeaders #FutureOfLearning #OES

There are some people who talk about opportunity, and there are those who create it. Jodie Klein is one of them. What makes Jodie stand out isn’t just her experience across international development and global higher ed. It’s the way she’s moved through it all: with curiosity, with courage, and with a deep awareness of the responsibility that comes with opening doors for others. From making bold, uncertain decisions early in her career, to sitting across from students whose lives could change with a single opportunity, she brings both heart and clarity to the work. And that perspective shows up in how she thinks about the future of our industry, too: not just scale for the sake of growth, but quality, access, and impact by design. At OES, we’re proud to work alongside people like Jodie. People who combine sharp insight with genuine kindness. The kind of leaders who lift others as they build. One line from this conversation stayed with us: “You don't always need to know where an opportunity leads to know it's worth taking.” If you care about where online learning is headed and the people shaping it this is well worth your time. Read the full conversation:  https://lnkd.in/d5C9e66c #HigherEducation #EdTech #Leadership #StudentSuccess #OESLearningSolutions 

Most institutions don’t ignore accessibility. They care deeply about it. But somewhere between intention and execution… things get stuck. Policies exist. Teams try their best. Progress happens in pockets. And still, students fall through the gaps. 📍On April 15, alongside Allison Rief, Ed. D, Bryan Aylward, PsyD, Daniel Kalef, and Annie Phalen, we’ll explore how to move from fragmented efforts to institution-wide accessibility governance that actually works. If this is something your institution is grappling with, we’d love to connect—whether during the session or in conversations at UPCEA. #UPCEA2026 #AccessibilityinHigherEd #DigitalAccessibility #AccessibilityCompliance

UPCEA is where higher ed’s most important conversations happen. We’re looking forward to being part of them—across accessibility, AI, and online learning strategy. Join one of the sessions we're participating in or visit us at booths 701 & 703. OES is proud to support #UPCEA2026 as a Gold Sponsor. #HigherEducation #ContinuingEducation #Edtech #OnlineLearning

Every great learner experience starts long before a student logs in. It starts with the people who design, build, test, and refine every interaction. That’s why this recognition at the EdTech Awards is so meaningful. It reflects the depth of thinking, care, and innovation across OES—from AI tools like Ask Alvie to solutions like EzExtend that help institutions scale with confidence. We’re proud to be part of a team committed to improving how education is delivered and experienced around the world. Congratulations to everyone involved!