Distance Learning Week Nov 9-13th

In honor of National Distance Learning Week November 9-13, we have put together some great information, resources and webinars. We will be sharing some data from students and what they say they need during this unprecedented pandemic, helpful Canvas tips, the USDLA’s schedule for workshops focusing on current distance learning techniques, and will have our very own workshop focusing on Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI).

This year’s theme is “From Surviving to Thriving: Rocking the New Normal.”

Shoreline eLearning Services would like to invite you to explore the activities and events for National Distance Learning Week.

In a long tradition of honoring National Distance Learning Week, this year the United States Distance Learning Association will once again host a series of free, virtual NDLW sessions throughout the week meant to:

• Generate greater awareness and appreciation for distance learning higher education
• Discuss current issues and emerging trends
• Highlight best practices
• Recognize leaders in the field

Nationally, this year’s USDLA webinars offer a wide range of topics for those interested in online learning trends and practices.  For your convenience, the complete list of free webinars is posted below.  Register for any of these sessions.

Monday, November 9, 2020

• 11:00 am – 11:45 am EST – Welcome to the 2020 USDLA series of Events and Keynote Address
• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – EST Meet with D2L
• 1:00pm – 1:45pm EST – Session 1: Focus on the Hybrid and Online High School Classroom: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity
• 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm EST – Session 2: Focus on the Government (Panel Discussion)

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

• 11:00 am – 11:45 am EST – Session 3: Focus on Accessibility (Panel Discussion)
• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST – Meet with Logitech
• 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm EST – Speed Networking: Focus on Distance Learning Topics
• 2:00 pm – 2”45 pm EST – Session 4: Focus on Online Collaboratories: Approaches to Building Community Remotely

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

• 11:00 am – 11:45 am EST – Session 5: Focus on Open Education Resources and Digital Textbooks (Panel Discussion)
• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST – Meet with all the USDLA sponsors
• 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm EST – Awards
• 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm EST – Session 6: Focus on Visual Labs (Panel Discussion)

Thursday, November 12, 2020

• 11:00 am – 11:45 am EST – Session 7: Focus on K-12 Flex Classroom
• 12:00 pm – 12:45 m EST – Meet with NC SARA
• 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm EST – Speed Networking: Focus on Distance Learning Professionals
• 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm EST – Session 8: Focus on the State of Broadband (Panel Discussion)

Friday, November 13th, 2020

• 11:00 am – 11:45 am EST – Session 9: Focus on Proctoring (Panel Discussion)
• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST – Meet with Poly
• 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm EST – Session 10: Focus on Faculty
• 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm EST – Session 11: Focus on Leadership in Online Education (Panel Discussion)