If you want to advocate for inclusive, scalable and sustainable education, connect with peers across the region and help shape ICDE's regional messages, we would love to welcome you.
North America Task Force
The Global Advocacy Campaign (GAC) task force for North America works to advance inclusive, scalable, and sustainable education across the North American region.
About the task force
The North American task force was officially launched in 2024. The lead, OLC, is a collaborative community of higher education leaders and innovators, dedicated to advancing quality digital teaching and learning experiences designed to reach and engage the modern learner – anyone, anywhere, anytime.
The task force co-lead for 2025 has more than two decades of experience in the field of education – Dr. Nicole Johnson is a leading expert in macro-level digital learning trends. As the Executive Director of the Canadian Digital Learning Research Association, she brings key knowledge and insight from Canada and the wider region to this task force.
Task Force Leads
Online Learning Consortium (OLC)
dylan.barth@onlinelearning-c.org
ICDE individual member
Canadian Digital Learning Research Association
TASK FORCE ACTIONS 2026
Regional resources
Advocacy works best when it reflects local realities. In this document, the North America Task Force explores what accessible , scalable and sustainable education mean for the region, from the cost of learning materials and uneven funding to declining enrolment and the responsible use of AI.
Apply to become a member of the North America task force