USDLA Webinar Friday Series

Note this webinar coming up on Friday.

‌  ‌  ‌ USDLA Friday Webinar Series Friday, October 2, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET FREE Event  “Remote Learning – Turning Obstacles into Opportunities” Presented by: Cathy Skora 13+ Years as teacher in Charter School Certificate In Responsive Classroom Skilled and experienced in lesson planning including differentiated teaching and learning, and solid classroom management skill. Extensive experience in training and development in educational, personal development, and corporate settings. Skilled at student-centered, active, and inquiry based teaching and learning REGISTER The presentation will explore how parents and teachers may assist students in succeeding with online learning. In this presentation we will: share obstacles problem solve to transform obstacles to opportunities Our process will include: -brief overview of creative problem solving process -use evidence- based teaching and learning methods student-centered learning active learning inquiry-based learning Overview of responsive classroom techniques as a classroom management strategy for remote learning. Each of the above categories will be utilized as opportunities to make remote learning a more user friendly experience for teachers and parents. National Distance Learning Week November 9-13 Call For Proposals NOW OPEN Through September 30! Registration Open Now USDLA Annual Legislative Forum October 9 REGISTER IFWE International Forum for Women in eLearning – Virtually December 2 – 3 REGISTER USDLA 2020 State Chapter Events September 29 – October 2 TXDLA 2020 Virtual Conference September 30 – October 2, FDLA Annual Conference] December 14 -15 PADLA’s 18th Annual Conference is going Virtual Post An Opportunity Today! Check out our Distance Learning Resources Page including webinars Become a USDLA Member Check out the Great Benefits Interested in becoming a USDLA Sponsor, visit Sponsorships Thank you for supporting USDLA and our State Chapters. Dr. Rhonda Blackburn, President Mrs. Janet Major, Chairwoman Dr. Arletha McSwain, President-Elect Dr. Reggie Smith III, CEO / Executive Director Mr. Pat Cassella, Chair Emeritus About United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) The USDLA, a 501(c) 3 non-profit association formed in 1987, reaches 20,000 people globally with sponsors and members operating in and influencing 46% of the $913 billion. U.S. education and training market. 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, home schooling, higher education, and continuing education, as well as business, corporate, military, government, and telehealth markets.Visit: USDLA.org USDLA | www.usdla.org  ‌  ‌  ‌

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USDLA Webinar and Updates

Some interesting items from the USDLA that may be of interest to some readers – including a webinar this Friday.

‌  ‌  ‌ USDLA Friday Webinar Series Friday, September 25, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET FREE Event “Swimming in Online Teaching: Using Open Educational Resources, Practices, and Pedagogies To Keep You From Drowning During COVID” Presented by: Gerry Hanley, Ph.D. Executive Director, SkillsCommons and MERLOT MERLOT and SkillsCommons have a wealth of free and open resources to help you move teaching and learning online without overwhelming you. The presentation will demonstrate how to use and find the free teaching resources. faculty teaching ePortfolios freely sharing their teaching practices with technology, and open pedagogy strategies to engage students in their learning by collaboratively contributing to the teaching of your course. REGISTER National Distance Learning Week November 9-13 Call For Proposals NOW OPEN Through September 30! Registration Open Now USDLA Annual Legislative Forum October 9 REGISTER IFWE International Forum for Women in eLearning – Virtually December 2 – 3 REGISTER USDLA 2020 State Chapter Events September 29 – October 2 TXDLA 2020 Virtual Conference September 30 – October 2, FDLA Annual Conference] December 14 -15 PADLA’s 18th Annual Conference is going Virtual Check out our Distance Learning Resources Page including webinars Become a USDLA Member Check out the Great Benefits Interested in becoming a USDLA Sponsor, visit Sponsorships Thank you for supporting USDLA and our State Chapters. Dr. Rhonda Blackburn, President Mrs. Janet Major, Chairwoman Dr. Arletha McSwain, President-Elect Dr. Reggie Smith III, CEO / Executive Director Mr. Pat Cassella, Chair Emeritus About United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) The USDLA, a 501(c) 3 non-profit association formed in 1987, reaches 20,000 people globally with sponsors and members operating in and influencing 46% of the $913 billion. U.S. education and training market. 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, home schooling, higher education, and continuing education, as well as business, corporate, military, government, and telehealth markets.Visit: USDLA.org USDLA | www.usdla.org  ‌  ‌  ‌

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IFWE 2020 Conference

A second USDLA item for today.

‌  ‌  ‌ Greetings Due to the pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the face-to-face version of IFWE 2020 to 2021. The good news is we’re hosting an abbreviated, virtual version. IFWE 2020 “Online and Unmasked”, a FREE EVENT, December 2-3,2020 Registration is still required. In the tradition of IFWE, online sessions will include eLearning topics as well as sessions to inspire us to be healthy and productive. And of course, what would IFWE be without a little fun? Get ready for speed networking, the IFWE Happy Hour, IFWE Book Club, and other surprises! The best news of all? IFWE Unmasked! is FREE (but you must still register)!!! IFWE is the International Forum for Women in E-Learning, recognizing the role of women leaders in the field. Launched by USDLA in 2004, IFWE includes open discussions, shared ideas, and a number of presentations involving conversations that include audience participation. It is designed to tap into resources that include mentorships, eLearning programs and products, and an opportunity to learn from experts in our profession about relevant topics. In addition, attendees gain a better understanding of how to be a successful leader, up-and-coming leader, or support person in distance and online learning. Whether you are from K-12, higher education, corporate, military, government, or Telehealth, IFWE welcomes you! Check out IFWE Unmasked and register today! Be sure to consider being a sponsor!! Please join our IFWE Facebook Group for announcements and other pre-IFWE information! Looking forward to seeing you in December! Warm Regards from the IFWE Team! Darcy Hardy IFWE Founder & Chair USDLA Chair Emerita Janet Major IFWE Co-Chair USDLA Board Chair USDLA FREE Webinars State Chapter Events Mark Your Calendar for NDLW November 9-13, 2020 www.usdla.org ________________________________________________________________________________ About United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) The USDLA, a 501(c) 3 non-profit association formed in 1987, reaches 20,000 people globally with sponsors and members operating in and influencing 46% of the $913 billion. U.S. education and training market. 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, home schooling, higher education, and continuing education, as well as business, corporate, military, government, and telehealth markets.Visit: USDLA.org USDLA | www.usdla.org  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Cares Act Funding USDLA Webinar

A couple of items from the USDLA concerning up-coming webinars.

‌  ‌  ‌ USDLA Friday Webinar Series Friday, September 18, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET FREE Event Funding Facts Friday This is the first of three webinars about the Cares Act (3rd Friday of September, October, November) Our presenters will provide a view of this years CARES ACT funding and a look into what may be on the horizon for distance learning and telemedicine. We’ll explore specific programs and review current trends in grants focused on connected education, healthcare, and justice. Presenters: Kjierstin Layton, Vyopta Kristin DeProspero, Solutionz, Inc REGISTER ‌ ‌ USDLA 2020 State Chapter Events September 29 – October 2 TXDLA 2020 Virtual Conference September 30 – October 2, FDLA Annual Conference] December 14 -15 PADLA’s 18th Annual Conference is going Virtual More USDLA 2020 Events National Distance Learning Week – November 9-13 – Details coming soon! USDLA Annual Legislative Forum – October 9 – Details coming soon! IFWE International Forum for Women in eLearning- December 2-3 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR IFWE USDLA Webinar Recordings If you did not get a chance to attend our summer webinars like, To Tech or Not Tech: Exploring When to Use Technology in an Online Class. To view our archived recordings, visit Distance Learning Resources Thank you for supporting USDLA and our State Chapters. Dr. Rhonda Blackburn, President Mrs. Janet Major, Chairwoman Dr. Arletha McSwain, President-Elect Dr. Reggie Smith III, CEO / Executive Director Mr. Pat Cassella, Chair Emeritus About United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) The USDLA, a 501(c) 3 non-profit association formed in 1987, reaches 20,000 people globally with sponsors and members operating in and influencing 46% of the $913 billion. U.S. education and training market. 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, home schooling, higher education, and continuing education, as well as business, corporate, military, government, and telehealth markets.Visit: USDLA.org USDLA | www.usdla.org  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Upcoming Events

Note these professional learning opportunities (one of which is in an hour or less).

‌  ‌  ‌ USDLA Friday Webinar Friday, September 11, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET FREE Event 4D Vision: Strategies For Achieving Student Success in Online Learning Environments Presenter: Joshua Byrd is Program Chair & Professor, for the School of Criminal Justice at AIU Atlanta REGISTER USDLA 2020 State Chapter Events September 29 – October 2 TXDLA 2020 Virtual Conference September 30 – October 2, FDLA Annual Conference December 14 -15 PADLA’s 18th Annual Conference is going Virtual More USDLA 2020 Events National Distance Learning Week – November 9-13 – Details coming soon! USDLA Annual Legislative Forum – October 9 – Details coming soon! IFWE International Forum for Women in eLearning- December 2-3 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR IFWE USDLA Webinar Recordings If you did not get a chance to attend our summer webinars like, To Tech or Not Tech: Exploring When to Use Technology in an Online Class. To view our archived recordings, visit Distance Learning Resources Thank you for supporting USDLA and our State Chapters. Dr. Rhonda Blackburn, President Mrs. Janet Major, Chairwoman Dr. Arletha McSwain, President-Elect Dr. Reggie Smith III, CEO / Executive Director Mr. Pat Cassella, Chair Emeritus About United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) The USDLA, a 501(c) 3 non-profit association formed in 1987, reaches 20,000 people globally with sponsors and members operating in and influencing 46% of the $913 billion. U.S. education and training market. 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, home schooling, higher education, and continuing education, as well as business, corporate, military, government, and telehealth markets.Visit: USDLA.org USDLA | www.usdla.org  ‌  ‌  ‌

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