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Presented by Board Members of the Florida Distance Learning

AssociationDeveloped by

Marsha Burmeister and Al P. MizellNova Southeastern University

Sponsors

The missions of FDLA & USDLA Sponsors and Friends Web sites What these organizations can do for you.

Networking Information Training Connect you with vendors (like our sponsors) Other benefits

2FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. True2. False

USDLA (The United States Distance Learning Association) seeks to support the development and application of distance learning and to focus on legislation impacting Distance Learning.


The United States Distance Learning Association was the first nonprofit Distance Learning association in the United States to support Distance Learning research, development and praxis across the complete arena of education, training and communications.

In 1987, the USDLA was founded on the premise of creating a powerful alliance to meet the burgeoning education and training needs of learning communities via new concepts of the fusion of communication technologies with learning in broad multidiscipline applications.

An elected president, an Executive Committee, and a governing board now govern USDLA with Dr. John G. Flores as the Executive Director of the Association.

The learning communities that USDLA addresses are: pre K-12, higher education, continuing education, corporate training, military and government training, home schooling and telemedicine. In addition USDLA is also focused on national and international technology based Distance Learning.


FDLA is a state-affiliate of the United States Distance Learning Association that is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

It costs over $100 for full membership in USDLA annually.

When you join FDLA for $35, you automatically become an affiliate member of USDLA. You will enjoy most of the privileges of full membership except for the print journals.

Now, let’s explore FDLA . . .FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010 6

1. Fund Raising2. Sharing

information3. Collaborating4. Networking



information3. Collaborati

ng4. Networking


1. Networking2. Collaboratin

g with other groups


information13FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Networking2. Collaborating

with other groups


information


To establish a network of people with an interest in distance learning.

To collaborate with other interested groups.

To share knowledge, experiences, and information concerning distance learning


To establish a network of people whose focus is to provide support and cooperative programs and activities through videoconferencing and other distance learning technologies for the betterment of education, local economies, and the community

To collaborate with educational institutions, cultural centers, community groups, service organizations, and government agencies

To share knowledge, experiences, and information concerning strategies and technologies for the advancement of distance learning


1. Supporters2. Sponsors3. Supernumeraries 4. Satellites


NSU

USDLA

Polycom

Tandberg

Elluminate, Qwizdom, and others19FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

NSU provides a host location for workshops, etc. and many of our volunteers.

USDLA is the national organization of which FDLA is a state affiliate.

Polycom provides a Board member and significant financial support each year.

Tandberg also provides a Board member and the same significant financial support.

Elluminate, Qwizdom, and others help with demos, equipment, etc. at various times.


Without assistance from these organizations, it would not be possible for FDLA to help Florida educators: USDLA Nova Southeastern University Polycom, Inc. Tandberg, Inc. And in today’s presentation, Quizdom

and their Student Response System


1.Yes2.No


NSU www.nova.edu

FDLA www.fdla.com

USDLA www.usdla.org

Polycom www.polycom.com

Tandberg www.tandberg.com

Elluminate www.elluminate.com

Quizdom www.quizdom.com


1. Give you a grant

2. Provide travel funds

3. Get you equipment

4. Provide training


1. Give you a grant2. Provide travel

funds3. Get you

equipment4. Provide

training


Networking Both in live workshops and online, meet

with practicing distance educators. Talk with folks who are doing DL Work on committees with peers Volunteer as an officer or board member Gain leadership experience and get to

know authors, those doing DL, and others.


Information By reading and contributing to the Web sites,

gain information on what’s happening in DL. Find out about the latest technologies that

can be used online and in the classroom. Attend conferences and meetings to

experience both DL and new technologies. USDLA resources made available to you

online.


In the area of Training (with your help)

Quarterly workshops

Workshops elsewhere in the state.

Monthly seminars over compressed video

Provide information on the Annual Conference of USDLA


Training Quarterly workshops in South Florida

currently offered. With volunteers in other areas of Florida,

workshops will be offered elsewhere in the state.

Board members working to establish monthly seminars over compressed video to reach members throughout the state.

Annual Conference of USDLA offers many opportunities.


Connecting with Sponsors By working with our sponsors, especially

Polycom and Tandberg, you can gain insight into the use of new technologies – especially compressed video.

With our friends, like Elluminate, you can get a free account to host online conference calls – with video if you wish.

Through organizational contacts, you can work directly with vendors on projects.


Other Opportunities By volunteering to serve on the FDLA Board,

running for one of the FDLA offices, or chairing or serving on one of FDLA’s committees, you will meet other distance educators and develop your leadership skills while contributing to your profession.

An award program is being developed and you could help develop or run it or submit entries and nominations once it is announced.

You could offer to help start an affiliate in your part of the state (or country) so FDLA can offer training in your area.


1. Strongly Agree

2. Agree3. Disagree4. Strongly

Disagree36FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Somewhat

Agree4. Somewhat

Disagree5. Disagree6. Strongly


1. Strongly Agree

2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly


1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Somewhat

Agree4. Somewhat

Disagree5. Disagree6. Strongly


This is your opportunity now to ask us questions about FDLA and USDLA.

Thank you for joining us here today. If you decide to join FDLA at the Conference ($35), we have a wonderful carry case for you that retails for over $25 as part of your welcome to FDLA.

In addition, you will automatically become a member of USDLA as part of your FDLA membership!


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