Thursday 2/29: USDLA Brief
Register today for these fabulous March webinars
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March is the month for webinars!
Hello USDLA friends — We are thrilled to share more free webinars for our members.
Below, find details about:
We’ll talk more on Tuesday: USDLA NEWS. — Have a great weekend!
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INTELLIBOARD WEBINAR: March 5
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IntelliBoard invites you to join its expert panelists from Harrisburg University, Wilson College, and Drury University to discuss how to get more #actionableinsights from your Canvas LMS.
When: March 5, 3pm ET
About the Webinar: Along with IntelliBoard‘s Elizabeth Dalton and Charles Lee, the panel will be talking about best practices for using #learninganalytics and how combining data from your LMS, SIS, Attendance, and Collaboration systems can
👉 Increase student engagement and predict at-risk learners
👉 Improve retention rates
👉 Report on compliance
👉 Analyze program effectiveness and ROI
👉Grow revenue
Register here!
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USDLA FREE FRIDAY WEBINAR: March 8
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Mark your calendar for March 8, 1-2pm ET: USDA’s next webinar will be on March 8, and will help you discover how the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) is revolutionizing K-12 and adult education through interactive virtual learning experiences with treasured museums, science centers, zoos, aquariums, historical sites, National Parks, and more.
During this webinar: Explore innovative strategies, success stories, and collaborative opportunities that empower educators, students, and lifelong learners to thrive in a digital learning landscape. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or advocate for inclusive education, this webinar is your passport to understanding the profound impact of virtual connections in global education.
Click here to learn more about the webinar • Register here: usdla.org/webinars
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About the presenters
Allyson Mitchell:
Director of Partnerships & Engagement, Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC)
Before joining CILC as Director of Partnerships and Engagement, Allyson Mitchell held various leadership positions within departments of learning in art, history, and university museums. In these roles, she supervised the design of multiple Distance Learning studios and the development of the supporting Interactive Virtual Learning programming and training of affiliated staff or experts. Allyson has presented at national and international conferences to discuss the implications of integrating distance learning in museums and diverse learning environments. She has actively published scholarship on this topic; most recently, she was co-author and contributing artist of the book Museums & Interactive Virtual Learning (Spring 2022). Mitchell also co-hosts the newly released podcast Why Distance Learning?
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Tami Moehring:
Director of Member Relations, Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC)
Tami Moehring manages overall member operations providing support, training and mentoring to Content Providers and educators. In her role, Tami is helping CILC grow and expand its impact for CILC and Content Providers, as well as educators and students. Before coming to CILC, she spent over 10 years in museum education working at various museums including the Minnesota Historical Society. She has presented at state and national conferences on the importance of virtual learning. Most recently she co-authored the book Museums & Interactive Learning, which was released in 2022.
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EDEN’s OPEN EDUCATION WEEK: March 5-7
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Celebrate International Women’s Day this week with a dozen female educators who are presenting at the EDEN Digital Learning Conference:
Open Education Week 2024 — March 5-7
Register here!
Tune in: March 5
2pm CET
The topic: Insights on Technology: Supported Teaching, Learning and Teacher Development in Contexts of Low Resources and Marginalisation
About the webinar: Remote access to educational resources and opportunities for study or professional development increasingly depend on continuous access to technology, particularly smartphones and other mobile devices. Many people find themselves excluded due to limited personal and local resources and multiple forms of marginalization. In this session, we present experiences and research findings from recently funded projects in several countries in low-resource settings, with a focus on Asia and Africa. The common theme in these projects has been a focus on marginalized or resource-constrained educators and students, including refugees and those who are from marginalized minority ethnic backgrounds. We draw attention to the aspirations and motivations of our research participants in their education contexts and share important insights into their experiences with technology.
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Tune in: March 5
5pm CET
The topic: Future Skills for a Wold Shaped by AI
About the webinar: “AIComp – Future Skills for a Life World Shaped by AI” – The European skill model AIComp (Artificial Intelligence Competences) was developed as part of the two projects AI-Campus and AI-Campus Hub. It is based on an empirical study in which over 1,600 professionals were surveyed about competency needs that arise as artificial intelligence increasingly enters the professional and personal world.
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Tune in: March 6
1pm CET
The topic: Rethinking Digital Assessment
in the Age of AI
About the webinar: Join us for this insightful webinar, where we bring together three international experts in educational technologies, digital assessment, and artificial intelligence. In the age of GenAI, understanding its impact on learners’ assessment is very important. This event aims to provide educators with insights into redesigning digital assessment strategies to meet the challenges and potential posed by GenAI. Also, AI-specific competencies, defined within the AI Pioneers project, will be introduced as part of the supplement of the DigCompEdu framework.
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Tune in: March 7
1pm CET
The topic: GenAI Role Related to OER: How Teaching and Learning Can Benefit from It
About the webinar: GenAIs play a crucial role in Open Educational Resources (OER) by improving the accessibility, equity, inclusivity, and effectiveness of teaching and learning materials. Through advanced natural language processing and personalized learning algorithms, GenAIs can tailor content to the individual needs of learners, promoting a more adaptive and engaging educational experience. In addition, they contribute to creating high-quality OER by generating educational content, assessments, and interactive resources, expanding the availability of diverse and innovative educational materials. Accordingly, it is essential to take the lead in the AI era. Join us in this session, organized in collaboration with the ICDE OER Advocacy Committee, and discuss with experts on GenAI, OER, and high-quality teaching and learning in the digital age.
Register here!
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NEDLA’s MONTHLY WEBINAR: March 19
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Teaching Ordinary Subjects in Extraordinary Ways
March 19, 7-8pm
NEDLA.org
About the webinar: Competition for highly qualified, technical talent will continue to intensify to keep pace with technological innovation. To meet the challenge, educators must develop a STEM curriculum, often, with limited funding. Educators will see aerospace/STEM resources, activities, textbooks, products, and programs to use in any classroom or after-school or enrichment programs. These educational tips and materials can be used across disciplines in both core and elective studies. Aerospace Education learning resources/components augments and enhances existing classroom educational environment as well as motivating and stimulating student’s future job readiness and career growth. Diverse aerospace curriculum will develop an interest in and appreciation for aerospace/STEM subjects making education fun as our nation seeks to inspire the aerospace/STEM workforce of the next generation. Fortunately, there are available resources that recognizes the need for specialized future workforces through a variety of dynamic programs, products, and activities to assist educators. The challenge: getting the word out.
About the presenter: Lt. Col. Michael Catania – Civil Air Patrol taught high school for 35 years, earning himself the educational experience that laid the foundation for his career in Aerospace Education. Starting in 1996, Mr. Castania joined the Civil Air Patrol and quickly progressed through the ranks to Lt. Colonel. During his 25+ year tenure, he has received myriad of awards including but not limited to Master Ratings in Aerospace Education and Professional Development, Exceptional Service Award, Meritorious Service Award, National and Region Commander’s Commendations, National General Jeanne M. Holm Aerospace Education Officer of the Year Award, and induction into New Jersey’s Aviation Hall of Fame. Mr. Castania is a licensed pilot currently serving as the Director of Aerospace Education for the New Jersey Wing, CAP and Executive Director, NJ Aviation Education Council.
Click here to register!
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| Thank you for supporting USDLA, our Sponsors, and our State Chapters.
Chuck Sengstock, President
Valary Oleinik, President-elect
About United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
Formed in 1987, USDLA is a 501(c)3 non-profit association formed in 1987. Our weekly newsletters reach more than 100,000 people globally, including our members and sponsors working in industries including pre-K-12 education, homeschooling, higher education, continuing education, corporate, military, government, and telehealth. Our mission is to promote the development and application of distance learning for education, training, advocacy, and networking: USDLA.org
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