How to get involved

In MERLOT, there are many benefits available. Find out about each.

Become a Member

Find all the information you need to join MERLOT and become an active member of the online learning community.

Become a Partner

Partnerships are essential to the MERLOT community. We invite you to learn about the different types of partnerships in MERLOT and how your institution can be involved. To download a short document that provides a summary of the value and benefits of becoming a partner with MERLOT, click here.

Become a Peer Reviewer

With 22 disciplines and more being formed, being a peer reviewer is a great way to be involved with MERLOT. See how you can become an active participate to the process.

Become a Virtual Speaker (VSB)

Find guest experts in the Virtual Speakers Bureau to assist you in your teaching or presentations.

Participate in JOLT - Journal of Online Learning and Teaching

MERLOT is a free and open resource designed primarily for faculty and students of higher education. The MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching (JOLT) is a peer-reviewed, online publication addressing the scholarly use of multimedia resources in education. JOLT is published quarterly in March, June, September, and December.

Experience the MERLOT Annual Conference

The MERLOT Annual Conference is a venue for educators, administrators, and technologists who have interests and expertise in technology-enabled teaching and learning and who recognize the need to remain current in this rapidly advancing field of educational practice and theory.