Connecting Distance Educators in Florida - Through FDLA and USDLA

1. Presented by Board Members of the Florida Distance Learning Association Developed by Marsha Burmeister and Al P. Mizell Nova Southeastern University Sponsors Connecting Distance Educators in Florida - Through FDLA and USDLA

2. Topics in Today’s Presentation • 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 FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

3. 1. First, let’s see what you know about USDLA . . .“Part of the mission of USDLA is to focus on legislation that affects distance learning.” True False

4. The Mission of USDLA 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. FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

5. USDLA History and Purpose* 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/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

6. USDLA and FDLA • 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

7. 2. What do we call it when, at professional meetings and organizations such as FDLA, we have opportunities to meet, talk with, and/or work with people who we haven’t met before or don’t get to see very often? • Fund Raising • Sharing information • Collaborating • Networking FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

8. 2. At professional meetings, when we have opportunities to meet, talk with, and/or work with people who we haven’t met before or don’t get to see very often, it is known as . . . • Fund Raising • Sharing information • Collaborating • Networking FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

9. 3. What do we call it when you go on an organization’s Web site to find out where a conference you want to attend is being held? • Fund Raising • Sharing information • Collaborating • Networking FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

10. 3. When you go on an organization’s Web site to find out where a conference you want to attend is being held, we are . . . • Fund Raising • Sharing information • Collaborating • Networking FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

11. 4. What do we call it when our organization develops an agreement to work with another group? • Fund Raising • Sharing information • Collaborating • Networking FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

12. 4. When our organization develops an agreement to work with another group, it is known as . . . • Fund Raising • Sharing information • Collaborating • Networking FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

13. 5. All of the following are aspects of the mission of FDLA except which one? • Networking • Collaborating with other groups • Fund Raising • Sharing information FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

14. 5. All of the following are aspects of the mission of FDLA except . . . • Networking • Collaborating with other groups • Fund Raising • Sharing information FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

15. The Three-fold Mission of FDLA • 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 FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

16. The Mission of FDLA* • 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 FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

17. 6. Organizations, such as NSU, Polycom, and Tanberg, provide extensive financial and administrative support for FDLA. What are such organizations called? • Supporters • Sponsors • Supernumeraries • Satellites FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

18. 6. Organizations, such as NSU, Polycom, and Tanberg, provide extensive financial and administrative support for FDLA. What are such organizations called? • Supporters • Sponsors • Supernumeraries • Satellites FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

19. Sponsors and Friends NSU USDLA Polycom Tandberg Elluminate, Qwizdom, and others FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

20. Sponsors and Friends* • 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. FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

21. Supporting Organizations • 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 FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

22. 7. Have you ever visited any of the Web sites of FDLA, USDLA, or one of its sponsors? • Yes • No FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

23. Web Sites • 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 FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

24. Visit the FDLA Web Sitewww.fdla.com FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

25. Visit the USDLA Web Sitewww.usdla.com FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

26. The PolyCom Web Site FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

27. The Tandberg Web Site FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

28. 8. In addition to Networking, providing information, and connecting you with vendors like our sponsors, what else do you think FDLA is ready to do for you? • Give you a grant • Provide travel funds • Get you equipment • Provide training FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

29. 8. In addition to Networking, providing information, and connecting you with vendors like our sponsors, what else do you think FDLA is ready to do for you? • Give you a grant • Provide travel funds • Get you equipment • Provide training FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

30. What Can FDLA Do For You? • 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. FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

31. What Can FDLA Do For You? • 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. FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

32. What Can FDLA Do For You? 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 FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

33. What Can FDLA Do For You? • 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. FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

34. What Can FDLA & USDLA Do For You? • 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. FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

35. What Can FDLA & USDLA Do For You? • 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. FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

36. Please share your feedback in the next five items. 1 - “I agree that the presenters were able to keep me interested in today’s topic.” • Strongly Agree • Agree • Disagree • Strongly Disagree FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

37. 2 - “I feel that I learned or gained a lot from today’s presentation.” • Strongly Agree • Agree • Somewhat Agree • Somewhat Disagree • Disagree • Strongly Disagree FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

38. 3 - There is a strong likelihood that I will join and/or be active in FDLA and/or USDLA. • Strongly Agree • Agree • Neutral • Disagree • Strongly Disagree FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

39. 4 - There is a strong likelihood that, if asked, I will recommend to a friend that he or she should attend either of these organizations’ workshops, meetings, etc.? • Strongly Agree • Agree • Neutral • Disagree • Strongly Disagree FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

40. 5 - I believe that the time I spent in the session today was worthwhile. • Strongly Agree • Agree • Somewhat Agree • Somewhat Disagree • Disagree • Strongly Disagree FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

41. Questions? • 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! FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010