For his dissertation research, Paul Cochrane, alum of the PhD in Public Policy with a Concentration in Educational Leadership and Policy and Director of Online Teaching and Learning at the University of Southern Maine, examined the elements of online course design and instructional strategies that led to engaging, motivational, and transformative learning experiences for students. A high-level exploration of these themes can be found in an article recently published by Education Technology Insights: Human Connection and Online Learning: How Caring Amplifies the Impact of Instructional Technology.