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10 Great Reasons Why You Should Attend 2018 USDLA Conference
This blog post written by: Elaine Shuck USDLA Chair of the Board #1 Location, location, location. This year’s event will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, a city known as the “Crossroads of America” more Interstate highways bisect this city than any other city in the country, making it an exciting and easy to…
Read MoreInnovative Learning in Nebraska!
This blog post written by: Greg Zorbas USDLA Board Member Kenai Center High School, Teacher Dr. Julia Cronin-Gilmore is the Program Director of the Master of Science in Marketing program and an associate professor in the College of Business at Bellevue University in Bellevue, Nebraska. Dr. Cronin-Gilmore was an awardee in the category of…
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 More“Teaching online offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with students”
This blog written by: Samantha Penney USDLA Board Member Director of Distance Education Indiana State Online Dr. Constance Reece was awarded the USDLA Excellence in Teaching Award for 2017 this May in Indianapolis, IN at the USDLA 2017 National Conference. Dr. Reece teaches psychology at Baker College and her online courses are exemplary. There…
Read MoreShe Teaches Science – and So Much More!!
This blog was written by: Dr. Darcy W. Hardy USDLA Chair Emerita Madison Kingsford always envisioned going into science, but not necessarily teaching. Both of her parents have medical careers – Madison at first thought she would be a pharmacist, but quickly changed to microbiology in college. While in college, she started tutoring other students…
Read MoreBerkeley College Celebrates 2017 National Distance Learning Week
There is much excitement at Berkeley College as we celebrate National Distance Learning Week! To see a full listing of events, please go to http://berkeleycollege.edu/ndlw2017.htm. Some of the activities during NDLW at Berkeley College include: • The Virtual Film Club showing of Shakespeare in Love – Best Picture 1998 with opportunity to discuss with the…
Read MoreYou Won’t Want to Miss National Distance Learning Week!!
USDLA once again is celebrating National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) next week, November 6-10, 2017! During NDLW, all USDLA sectors, including Pre-K-12, Higher Education, Corporate, Government/Military and Telehealth will educate their constituents on the amazing growth in distance learning and showcase their accomplishments. USDLA will host daily webinars on a variety of topics. Registration is…
Read MoreDon’t Miss the 2017 Presidents Forum!
This blog post written by: Dr. John Flores CEO USDLA USDLA invites its members and all colleagues to attend the 2017 USDLA Policy Forum…
Read MoreLearn From a Community Broader Than Your Own
This blog written by: George R. Collins, USDLA, Chair of the Board Many of us grew up with the idea that reading biographies was somehow inherently good. Read of Lincoln and learn how early-on he was undeterred by repeated defeats at the ballot box. Climb in the cockpit with Lindbergh to glean something about a willingness to…
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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