Public Policy Webinar
Please join us for all three sessions, and the opportunity to learn and network with the leaders of distance learning
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April 9, 2021
1:00-2:30 pm ET
DOE Update
What is the vision of our newly elected administration? Join us for a review of the following report from the Department of Education: https://joebiden.com/education/
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April 16, 2021
1:00-2:30 pm ET
Broadband Update
Which legislation will help close the gap in the digital divide? What organizations are leading the charge?
This panel will include representatives from the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) and the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC).
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April 23, 2021
1:00-2:30 pm ET
Technology Updates
What is the latest and greatest in technology for distance learning and where are the funding opportunities?
This session will feature board members of USDLA from several constituencies who are national experts to share their advice and resources to help foster growth both in broadband and the technology we connect to it.
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Learning From the Resiliency of HBCU’s Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authored by Dr. Arletha McSwain, USDLA President-elect and Director of Online Learning , Central State University of Ohio
According to Pew Research, 34 percent of Black Americans don’t have high-speed internet and 42 percent don’t have personal computers. This obviously makes it very difficult for students and faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to be successful as they transition to remote learning.
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Stronger Together – The 2020 HBCU Action Town Hall Report
On May 14th and 15th, 2020, the HBCU Action Nation Town Hall, co-hosted by United States Distance Learning Association, the Online Learning Consortium, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and Tennessee State University, brought together many esteemed panels of experts that came together to share their stories, challenges, and solutions, holistically addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HBCU students, faculty and staff, institutions, and communities.
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Dr. Robbie Melton, USDLA Board of Directors, Professor of Educational Administration at Tennessee State University
This week’s episode of The Key examines the state of open educational resources and other affordable textbook options.
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Time to go to New Orleans!
Details coming soon!
Committee Volunteer Opportunities Available
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Education Technology Funding in 2021
Mar 30, 2021
Do you have the educational technology to make the new normal work? Learn how to successfully navigate funding avenues for EdTech in 2021. Acquisition is key, so sign up now to find out from the experts the best way to get the resources your school needs.
Our awesome panelists include:
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Broadband Breakfast –
The State of Online Higher Education
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Recording of the March 24 episode available as panelist discuss – The State of Online Higher Education
Dr. Badrul Khan, Author and
E-Learning & Instructional Design Professional (USDLA Advisory Board Member)
Dr. Charles Severance, Clinical Professor of Information, University of Michigan School of Information
Dr. Lori Williams, President and CEO of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
Dr. David Weinberger, Writer and Affiliate of Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society
Drew Clark (moderator), Editor and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast
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TxDLA Targeted Professional
Development Days:
2021 Spring Webinar Series
4-Year Higher Ed: Mar 25
2-Year Higher Ed: Apr 9
Corporate Trainers: May 6
Government/Nonprofit: Jun 25
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TxDLA 2021 Virtual Conference:
This is How We Do It!
April 20-23
TxDLA Digital Accessibility Certification Program
Spring: April 2 – May 30, 2021
Summer: June 21 – August 1, 2021
Fall: October 4 – November 7, 2021
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April 6
10:30am – 12:00pm ET
What will be the “new normal” for higher education?
Join NEDLA, Northeast Digital Learning Association (formerly PADLA) & IMS for a FREE virtual event.
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Thank You to our Sponsors
D2L, Poly, NC-SARA, Logitech, Verizon, Barco, Harmonize, ACUE, Zoom, Arizona Telemedicine Program,
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Thank you for supporting USDLA and our State Chapters.
Ms. Janet Major, Chairwoman
Dr. Arletha McSwain, President-Elect
Dr. Reggie Smith III, Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
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
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