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August 2 2024

Distance Learning Roundtable
Distance Learning Roundtable
USDLA First Friday Webinar: Learn about "The Transformative Role of Digital Technology," with DelMarVa Distance Learning Association founder Dr. Alexandra Salas
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August 2, 2024—The US Distance Learning Association is thrilled to launch a new tradition: Each First Friday of the month, we will spotlight one of our state chapters.

To get us started: USDLA welcomes its newest state chapter, the Delmarva Digital Learning Association, and its founder, Dr. Alexandra Salas. She joins forces with two leaders from Wilmington, DE-based Goldey-Beacom College — Deanna M. Merritt, Ph.D. SHRM-CP, Faculty, Management & Marketing Director, Center for Professional Development & Partnerships and Russell Michalak, Director of Library & Archives.

About this webinar: This session explores the transformative role of digital technology in expanding global education access and emphasizes the importance of AI literacy and its integration and presence in education and workforce development to prepare individuals for the evolving job market. The experts also examine the organizational structures necessary to support and sustain effective online learning environments. “This webinar is a must-attend for educators, policymakers, and industry leaders committed to advancing digital learning and innovation,” says Dr. Salas.

Our host: Valary Oleinik, president, USDLA 2024-2025

Presenters:

Register for future First Friday chapter webinars here: usdla.org/webinars

Click here to learn more about the DelMarVa Distance Learning Association: delmarvadla.org

Learn more about Goldey-Beacom College: gbc.edu

And there’s more!


Don’t miss this: November 8: Advancing Digital Learning Symposium

Hosted by DelMarVa Digital Learning Association and Goldey-Beacom College(GBC), this symposium will help educators and administrators navigating the evolving landscape of online education.

“This conference aims to bring together educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore and discuss the transformative role of digital technology in expanding global education access,” says Dr. Alexandra Salas, president of the DelMarVa Digital Learning Association. “Through our discussions, this gathering seeks to explore innovative practices, research findings, and strategies in distance learning education.”

Proposals are welcome for presentations in the following tracks, representing key trends in distance learning:

  • Transformative Role of Digital Technology in Expanding Global Learning Access
  • AI Literacy and Integration in Education and Workforce Development
  • Organizational Structures for Effective Online Learning Environments

Proposal formats:

  • Article Submission for Publication: Presenters may submit articles based on their research or best practices for publication in conference proceedings or affiliated journals.
  • Workshop: Interactive workshops that engage participants in hands-on activities, discussions, or demonstrations related to the conference themes.
  • Lightning Presentation: Brief presentations (typically 5-10 minutes) that provide insights into a specific topic or project.

Important Dates:

  • Proposal Submission Deadline: September 16, 2024
  • Notification of Acceptance: September 30, 2024
  • Conference Date: November 8, 2024

Event Sponsors: Goldey-Beacom College and Delaware EPSCoR

About the Show: Join us to learn about the future of online education in this powerful podcast series hosted by the US Distance Learning Association.

About USDLA: The United States Distance Learning Association was the first nonprofit distance learning association in the United States to support distance learning research, development and praxis across the complete arena of education, training and communications. Founded in 1987, USDLA’s mission is to be a powerful alliance to meet the burgeoning education and training needs of learning communities via new concepts of the fusion of communication technologies with learning in broad multidiscipline applications. The learning communities that the USDLA addresses include pre K-12, higher education, continuing education, corporate training, military and government training, home schooling, and telehealth. USDLA also brings together distance learning organizations in the US and abroad. Learn more: USDLA.org.

Previous Episodes
Sunday, July 28th, 2024

USDLA Webinar: “Creating engaging adventures” with international gamification expert Bernardo Letayf

July 28, 2024 — Learn the three elements that will help you design experiences and motivational learning environments. Dive into gamification design, focusing on the creation of engaging challenges and relatable characters that drive explicit engagement. About our presenter: Bernardo Letayf is an international gamification expert, trainer, and speaker specializing in education, Web, and UX design/development with over 21 years in the industry. Formerly a teacher, he created BLUERABBIT to gamify education and remove the stress and attention from grades.Click here to listen to the podcast!

Friday, July 19th, 2024

“Portable Microcredentials: Applications of Blockchain to the Disaggregation of a Degree Program”

June 19, 2024 — This USDLA Free Friday Webinar focuses on ways that blockchain technology can improve the portability of micro-credentials. Blockchain, a tool that originated in the financial sector, has recently supported enhanced documentation and information sharing in education. The pilot presented here involved disaggregating the three specialization courses of a degree program to create micro-credentials. One key goal was to develop micro-credentials that aligned with the degree program. A second goal was to ensure that the credentials existed asClick here to listen to the podcast!

Sunday, July 14th, 2024

Distance Learning Roundtable: Meet John Chen, founder and author, “Engaging Virtual Meetings” — the US Distance Learning Association’s 2024 National Conference Engaging Producer

A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, communications director, US Distance Learning Association — Having been virtually meeting for more than 36 years, engaging virtual meetings producer John Chen can juggle 16 screens of information at a time. He has planned the only 100% live virtual conference in the training industry for 1,200 people and produced a six-language virtual webinar. He is a recognized thought leader on engaging virtual meetings and the John Wiley and Sons author of “Engaging Virtual Meetings” andClick here to listen to the podcast!

Friday, June 28th, 2024

Passing the Baton: USDLA 2023-2024 President Chuck Sengstock to 2024-2025 President Valary Oleinik

July 1, 2024: A Note from Hope, executive producer, Inkandescent Radio — It is a great honor and pleasure to be the communications director of the US Distance Learning Association, usdla.org. Each July, we welcome a new president to lead us for the year and today the baton is passed from our 2023-2024 president Chuck Sengstock to incoming president Valary Oleinik. Chuck says: As the outgoing president of the United Distance Learning Association, I am very proud of our accomplishmentsClick here to listen to the podcast!

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

Distance Learning Roundtable Webinar: “Implementing Telemedicine in Libraries: Barriers and Strategies for Success,” with Dr. Pam DeGuzman

April 2024: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, communications director, US Distance Learning Association (USDLA) — Please join us for this month’s episode of our new USDLA Free Friday Webinar hosted by USDLA president-elect Valary Oleinik. Meet our guest: Dr. Pam DeGuzman, Nurse Scientist at UVA Health and an Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Virginia School of Nursing Today’s Topic: Implementing Telemedicine in Libraries: Barriers and Strategies for Success About the webinar: Public libraries offering telemedicine provide aClick here to listen to the podcast!

Wednesday, January 10th, 2024

Join us for this month’s episode of the Distance Learning Roundtable featuring Dr. Heather F. Perfetti, president of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and Nicole Biever, the organization’s Chief of Staff

January 2024: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, communications director, US Distance Learning Association (USDLA) — Please join us for this month’s episode of our podcast and video show, Distance Learning Roundtable, when, for 30 minutes, we gain insights from industry experts. Meet our guests: Dr. Heather F. Perfetti, president of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), and Nicole Biever, the organization’s Chief of Staff Today’s Topic: The importance of credentialing for US colleges — and what the futureClick here to listen to the podcast!

Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

August 2023: Join us for this month’s episode of the Distance Learning Roundtable and meet our guest — Gamification Guru Monica Cornetti, Founder and President, Sententia, Inc.

August 2023: A Note from USDLA executive director Pat Cassella and Edu Alliance Group exec Dean Hoke — We invite you to tune in for this month’s episode of our podcast and video show, Distance Learning Roundtable, where for 30 minutes, we gain insights from industry experts. Meet our guest: Monica Cornetti, Founder and President of Sententia Gamification Today’s Topic: The Art of Game-Based Learning Pat and Dean have 10 Questions for Monica: How has gamified and game-based learning evolved inClick here to listen to the podcast!

Saturday, July 1st, 2023

July 2023: Episode 10 of the Distance Learning Roundtable stars Freedom Writers Founder Erin Gruwell

July 2023: A Note from USDLA executive director Pat Cassella and Edu Alliance Group exec Dean Hoke — We invite you to tune in for this month’s episode of our podcast and video show, Distance Learning Roundtable, where for 30 minutes, we gain insights from industry experts. Meet our guest: Freedom Writers Founder Erin Gruwell Today’s Topic: The Power and Impact of Freedom Writers About our Guest: ​Freedom Writers Founder Erin Gruwell — A teacher, author, and activist fighting for socialClick here to listen to the podcast!

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