Editorial: June 2026

Peter Shea

Professional conferences bridge virtual gaps and foster critical collaborations to disseminate online learning research.

What it found

The editorial highlights the author's participation at the AERA annual conference, emphasizing the value of moving from virtual to in-person professional connections. It discusses ongoing collaborations between the Online Learning Journal and the AERA Online Teaching and Learning Special Interest Group to publish emerging research.

What it means for your work

Instructional designers should actively monitor and participate in professional communities like AERA's Online Teaching and Learning SIG to stay updated on emerging research. Building relationships across online and in-person spaces helps translate scholarly findings into practical design strategies.

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