The Digital Learning Collaborative knows how important it is to provide opportunities for the community to come together to drive innovation. Through DLC Affinity Groups, DLC members work together and support one another in leading this charge. Affinity Groups vary with the needs of the community, with most groups working towards a goal or work product to help support or influence the field. For the 2024/2025 school year, Affinity Groups will be meeting regularly by video, have the option to gather at DLAC, and may maintain a repository of documents and/or videos to support their work.

Affinity Groups are open to any DLC member, whether at an individual or organizational level.

• If you’re already a member, log in and join by clicking on “groups.” Find your group and click on the “Add Group” button.

• If you're not yet a DLC member, join here, then follow the steps above to join one or more groups."

AI for INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS

The AI Affinity Group is trying something new - we're holding an open first meeting to explore how this group can be most useful to educators like you. Whether you're already a DLC member or just curious to learn more, we invite you to join us for this initial session. Come ready to share your thoughts on the goals and activities this group should pursue. While we'll make the recording available, there's significant value in participating live and engaging in the group discussion. So if you have any interest in the role of AI in education, be sure to register now for this inaugural AI Affinity Group meeting.

Date: September 19
Time: 3pm ET
Click here to RSVP
*Note you must be logged in as a user (free) or member (paid) to register! 

DESIGN & REFINE: Best Practices for Digital Learning

This community of practitioners share a passion for best and promising practices in online and blended learning. Join us virtually each month to hear from and learn with educators who are doing amazing things with their online or hybrid programs. Teachers and administrators- this is the place to share success and struggles, know you aren’t alone, and grow - improving the learning experience. Monthly gatherings and asynchronous discussions help you engage with others and stay abreast of both new and tried and true practices that lead to student success.

POLICY PROTECTORS

If you like roller coasters this is the group for you! In the always changing, always uncertain, “who knows what legislators are going to do,” era of policy this group is sure to be exciting! You don't need to be an expert to join the DLC Policy Protectors. Through the use of asynchronous discussions and virtual meetups, we hear from peers across the country on wins, concerns, and strategies to deploy when the unexpected pops up. Stay on top of important issues, and occasionally hear from those working on super cool initiatives and strategies across the country.  P.S. If you find policy boring, we're going to do our best to change your opinion! 

RESEARCH COMMUNITY

This is THE digital education research community where knowledge transforms education. Our passionate network of educators, researchers, and innovators, welcomes you to help to develop a new Research Agenda. Help drive the needs in the field for cutting-edge research by collaborating with experts. Develop your network, and share insights that shape the future of education. With the DLC Research Community, unlock the power of collective wisdom and drive meaningful change in the world of digital learning.

DLC STATE AFFILIATE GROUPS

Network and connect with educators passionate about advancing digital learning opportunities in YOUR STATE. These groups are welcome to DLC members and non-members interested in learning about new policies and initiatives locally. DLC State Affiliate Groups provide a space to connect asynchronously, and offer at least four virtual meet ups each year. State Affiliate Groups also meet on-site at the Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC).