Reggie Smith III Elected 2009-2010 USDLA President

More USDLA news showed up in my inbox today.  Just wondering, how many virtual school and cyberschool teachers are members of USDLA?  Any of you?

UNITED STATES DISTANCE LEARNING ASSOCIATION ELECTS 2009-2010 PRESIDENT Reggie Smith III, Ascends to the Presidency of the World’s Premier Distance Learning Association. Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 12, 2009 — The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) recently elected Reggie Smith III as President of the Association.  The non-profit organization, formed in 1987, promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training, and serves the needs of the distance learning community globally. With this ascendency to the Presidency of USDLA, Reggie Smith becomes the first African-American member to assume this vaulted position. Earlier in the year Smith also received national recognition by receiving the 2009 Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) for Community Service. “We welcome Reggie Smith as our new president.  Reggie brings knowledge and a level of acumen that will assist the association in its continued efforts to promote the development and application of distance learning,” said Dr. John G. Flores, USDLA Executive Director. Reggie Smith currently works for Booz Allen Hamilton and has been involved in distance education since 1991 along with serving on several committees for USDLA since joining the board of directors in 2004. Smith, who has worked as a deputy director of Learning Technologies for Alion Science & Technology and vice president of operations for Magicsoft, is also a recognized authority on media and telecommunications issues, having received numerous awards and served as keynote or presenter at several national and international conferences, including VIRTUAL EDUCA International Conference, the e-Learning Conference & Expo, the TeleCon East, West & European Expos and the 22nd Annual Black Media Coalition’s Conference. “Being the first African-American president to the Board of Directors of the United States Distance Learning Association, shows that USDLA understands the value in diversity and what it can contribute to its longevity,” said Smith.  “My background has enabled me to understand the total picture not just the technical perspective because it is not just about the technology but how it enables user communities to connect the dots and truly harness the knowledge continuum globally.” About United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) is a non-profit association formed in 1987 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. USDLA promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training and serves the needs of the distance learning community by providing advocacy, information, networking and opportunity. Distance learning and training constituencies served include pre-k-12 education, higher and continuing education, home schooling as well as business, corporate, military, government and telehealth markets. The USDLA trademarked logo is the recognized worldwide symbol of dedicated professionals committed to the distance learning industry.  To learn more about USDLA, visit http://www.usdla.org. About Booz Allen Booz Allen Hamilton has been at the forefront of strategy and technology consulting for more than 90 years. Every day, government agencies, institutions, corporations, and infrastructure organizations rely on the firm’s expertise and objectivity, and on the combined capabilities and dedication of its exceptional people to find solutions and seize opportunities. Booz Allen combines a consultant’s unique problem-solving orientation with deep technical knowledge and strong execution to help clients achieve success in their most critical missions. Providing a broad range of services in strategy, operations, organization and change, information technology, systems engineering, and program management, Booz Allen is committed to delivering results that endure. To learn more about the firm, visit http://www.boozallen.com.
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MORE NDLW EVENTS ADDED: Public Policy, IBM Redbook Spotlight, Mobile Learning, Culture & Language…and much more!

National Distance Learning Week–November 9-13, 2009 ================================================== ***MORE EVENTS*** Visit this link to register: http://www.usdla.org/index.php?cid=115 *Make sure you fill in all areas of the RSVP form.

FREE WEBINARS for National Distance Learning Week (Nov. 9 – 13, 2009)

I wanted to follow-up on the earlier entry today, and I’ll post this with no more tag as there are a number of homeschooling, blended and K-12 sessions.

National Distance Learning Week–November 9-13, 2009       What will you do for NDLW 2009?   Purpose: The purpose of National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) is to generate greater awareness and appreciation for distance learning, including K-12, Higher Education, Corporate and Military, while recognizing leaders and best practices in the field. Goal: For schools, colleges, and corporations to conduct local events during NDLW to celebrate and promote the field of online learning. When: November 9th – 13th, 2009 Who: Professionals engaged in the day-to-day practice of distance learning (schools, colleges, corporations, military) and individuals and organizations providing products and services being distributed via online, video conferencing and satellite technologies. For more information on NDLW contact USDLA at 1.800.275.5162. http://www.ndlw.org/ ====================== FREE USDLA WEBINARS FOR NATIONAL DISTANCE LEARNING WEEK (NDLW) NOVEMBER 9-13, 2009 Visit this link to register: http://www.usdla.org/index.php?cid=115 *Make sure you fill in all areas of the RSVP form. ====================== MONDAY (NOV. 9th) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm (ET) Pre K-12/HomeSchooling This webinar will explore how the use of related information, communication, and educational technologies are being used to support and improve Pre K-12 / home school based learning and student achievement. Specific areas of interest may focus on professional development for trainers/educators, cooperative models for developing and distributing instructional materials, best practices around all aspects of blended learning, content management, reusable content, development tools, learning governance and other related topics. Register Today: http://www.usdla.org/index.php?cid=115 Sponsored & Hosted by: Elluminate, Inc. (http://www.elluminate.com/) 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (ET) Higher Education This webinar will explore a broad range of issues related to the institution’s/unit’s practices and procedures as new global campuses become the norm and the traditional education landscape transforms. Specific areas of interest may focus on strategic planning, accreditation, faculty workload, international programs, virtual learning communities, leadership, connecting educational institutions globally, trends, best practices and alternative education as an issue of national competitiveness. Register Today: http://www.usdla.org/index.php?cid=115 Sponsored & Hosted by: Elluminate, Inc. (http://www.elluminate.com/) ====================== TUESDAY (NOV. 10th) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm (ET) Blending Learning This webinar will explore the economy of scale and power of blended learning which is derived from its “elasticity”: the ability to integrate a variety of synchronous and asynchronous media allowing the instructional designer to attain the most appropriate blended learning solution. Each participant will receive a FREE copy of the USDLA Instructional Media Selection Guide for Distance Learning authored by Dr. Jolly Holden and Dr. Philip Westfall. Register Today: http://www.usdla.org/index.php?cid=115 Sponsored & Hosted by: Elluminate, Inc. (http://www.elluminate.com/) 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (ET) Game-based Learning This webinar will explore a broad range of issues related to Game-based Learning and some of the trends seen in this growing market. Specific areas of interest may focus on the differences, simulations and trends for Game-based Learning to include uses across various markets and social causes. Register Today: http://www.usdla.org/index.php?cid=115 Sponsored & Hosted by: Elluminate, Inc. (http://www.elluminate.com/) ====================== WEDNESDAY (NOV. 11th) 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (ET) Military / Government: **VETERANS DAY SPECIAL** This webinar will explore training, educating and benefits across the U.S. military. In excess of $20 billion is spent to train and educate service members each year, involving the delivery of thousands of courses for hundreds of specialized occupational areas. In addition, other governmental organizations are dealing with how to bridge that gap in a technology driven ever increasing globalize economy.  Specific areas of interest may focus on learning management systems, benefits of the new GI Bill, Virtual Worlds, human capital solutions, performance initiatives, innovative delivery methods for content in multiple modes, transformation of training, Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM), and interagency and multinational collaboration. Register Today: http://www.usdla.org/index.php?cid=115 Sponsored & Hosted by: Elluminate, Inc. (http://www.elluminate.com/) ====================== THURSDAY (NOV. 12th) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (ET) Public Policy This webinar will explore today’s policy initiatives which drive information and communication technologies with a focus on distance learning opportunities for education and training. To that end and in order to support, accelerate and fulfill the tremendous potential of distance learning and its impact on education and training technologies, the USDLA Public Policy Committee supports an open discussion forum.  Specific areas of discussion for this event will cover an overview of Department priorities, status of legislative initiatives, reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act along with workforce development. Register Today: http://www.usdla.org/index.php?cid=115 Sponsored & Hosted by: Elluminate, Inc. (http://www.elluminate.com/) 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (ET) USDLA and Membership: Chapters, Membership and How to Get Involved! This webinar will explore the United States Distance Learning Association, which is a non-profit organization formed in 1987 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. USDLA promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training and serves the needs of the distance learning community by providing advocacy, information, networking and opportunity. Distance education and training constituencies served include pre-k-12 education, higher and continuing education, home schooling, as well as business, corporate, military, government, and telehealth markets. Specific areas of interest may focus on an overview of activities, direction and ways you and your organization can get involved via individual and/or organizational levels with state or global chapter support. Register Today: http://www.usdla.org/index.php?cid=115 Sponsored & Hosted by: Elluminate, Inc. (http://www.elluminate.com/) ====================== FRIDAY (NOV. 13th) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (ET) Mobile learning This webinar will explore the new undiscovered learning environment and how it is changing the way the world learns and interacts in a global multi-billion dollar education and training market.  Specific areas of interest may focus on mobile learning, simulation, social networking, blended learning and Web 2.0 technologies. Register Today: http://www.usdla.org/index.php?cid=115 Sponsored & Hosted by: Elluminate, Inc. (http://www.elluminate.com/) 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (ET) International: Culture, Language and Collaborative Learning Globally This webinar will explore a broad range of issues related to collaborative learning globally. Specific areas of interest may focus on what various countries are doing in regards to distance/open learning, distribution, culture, language and providing overall accesses to learning globally. Register Today: http://www.usdla.org/index.php?cid=115 Sponsored & Hosted by: Elluminate, Inc. (http://www.elluminate.com/) ============================ Visit this link to register: http://www.usdla.org/index.php?cid=115 *Make sure you fill in all areas of the RSVP form.
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USDLA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, Thursday, October 29, 2009, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM…PLUS CHAPTER UPDATES!!!

Dear USDLA Members, USDLA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING USDLA MISSION “USDLA SERVES THE NEEDS OF THE DISTANCE LEARNING COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ADVOCACY, INFORMATION, NETWORKING AND OPPORTUNITY” United States Distance Learning Association Annual Membership Meeting (USDLA MEMBERS ONLY) Thursday, October 29, 2009 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST ADL Co-Lab Alexandria, VA Please call 1.800.275.5162 for your access code and remember audio spaces are limited and for USDLA MEMBERS ONLY. Courtesy of AGENDA 1.         Call to Order – Chair of the Board Marci Powell Introductions – USDLA Board of Directors 2.         Introduction & Recognition Marci Powell 2009-2010 USDLA President, Reggie Smith President-Elect, Denzil Edge 3. Chair of the Membership Committee Jenny Jopling 4.         President’s Remarks Outgoing                                                                 Julie Young Incoming                                                                  Reggie Smith 5.         USDLA Membership Forum Reggie Smith Introductions – USDLA Members Open Discussion 6. Adjournment Marci Powell

USDLA 2010: Call For Proposals Now Open!

USDLA 2010 CONFERENCE: Distance Learning: Diverse, Innovative, Efficient, and Sustainable CALL FOR PROPOSALS NOW OPEN! Submission Deadline: December 4, 2010 The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the 2010 Annual Conference. Proposals are now being accepted based on the 2010 theme, “Distance Learning: Diverse, Innovative, Efficient, and Sustainable.” We invite your proposals and participation in this exciting and important event.  There is also a new and unique opportunity this year to present your session in our virtual classroom setting. You will be able to note your interest in the call for proposal link below.