From Access to Impact: Rethinking Teaching in a Digital Age with Kelvin Thompson – Part 1

In part one of our conversation with Kelvin Thompson, we explore the deeper purpose behind online learning and digital innovation in higher education. Kelvin shares his journey from K–12 to national leadership in online learning, along with powerful insights on why teaching should be viewed as a core student success intervention.We also dive into how online learning makes teaching more visible—and therefore more improvable—and what that means for faculty, institutions, and the future of learning. Along the way, we tackle the growing influence of generative AI and why human connection still sits at the center of meaningful education.Key Takeaways:Why teaching is one of the most powerful levers for student successHow online learning reveals what’s really happening in course designThe evolving role of AI as a “thought partner” in educationWhy human engagement matters more—not less—in a digital worldJoin us at www.engagedbydesign.com to learn more aboutThe Course Design Accelerator Faculty-in-the-Loop AI in Higher Education