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2021 International Distance Learning Awards
Each year, USDLA recognizes innovators and leaders within the distance/digital learning industry as part of our international Awards program. These highly coveted awards are presented annually to organizations and individuals who compete across several categories of excellence. The USDLA International Distance Learning Awards are created to acknowledge major accomplishments in distance/digital learning and to highlight…
Read More2025 International Distance Learning Awards
Each year, USDLA recognizes innovators and leaders within the distance/digital learning industry as part of our international Awards program. These highly coveted awards are presented annually to organizations and individuals who compete across several categories of excellence. The USDLA International Distance Learning Awards are created to acknowledge major accomplishments in distance/digital learning and to highlight…
Read MoreInnovators that Matter: Tom Cavanagh and the University of Central Florida
This blog post written by: Patrick Pluscht Presidential Appointee, U.S. Distance Learning Association Board The University of Central Florida’s Center for Distributed Learning has become synonymous with award-winning innovation in online education. As recent evidence, in April 2017, the USDLA recognized Dr. Tom Cavanagh, UCF’s Vice Provost for Digital Learning, with the USDLA Outstanding Leadership…
Read MoreWhen Someone Extraordinary Comes Along
This blog written by: Marci Powell USDLA Board Member CEO | President Marci Powell & Associates The first time I saw Dr. Michelle Durán, she was on stage at the Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA) conference dressed in a crazy costume and energetically encouraging attendees to have fun by participating in all of the entertainment…
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The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) is non-profit is dedicated to transforming distance education by focusing directly on instructor development. We believe that well-prepared educators are the foundation of effective online learning experiences. Our mission is to enhance the quality of distance learning by empowering instructors with the tools, training, and resources they need…
Read MoreLighting Up the Distance Ed Landscape: Southern New Hampshire University’s College of Online and Continuing Education
This blog post written by: Patrick Pluscht Presidential Appointee, U.S. Distance Learning Association Board After enjoying a fireworks show a few nights ago, I was thinking about how we recognize innovation in the online higher education space and how some of the most brilliant innovations appear effortless at first glance—and yet upon closer inspection, we…
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