December 12, 2023: The 2024 USDLA National Conference is June 17-20 in St. Louis

Hello USDLA friends! We are thrilled that registration is open for our 2024 National Conference — June 17-20 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand.

As you know, Our annual conference has long been an event where we mingle, discuss technology, and learn from an audience broader than our own. Nothing can replace those live in-person interactions, and conference feedback has always focused on those personal relationships made with one another.

At our 37th conference, we will be focusing on tracks that are in high demand as we continue to navigate both remote and in-person learning strategies:
  • The Impact of AI on Distance and Digital Learning
  • Micro-certifications
  • Leadership tracks
  • HyFlex Strategies for Success
  • Student Engagement Techniques
  • Professional Development for the Online Staff/Faculty
  • Policy, Regulation, and Governance in Distance Education
  • Distance and Digital Leadership
  • Ensuring Quality, Flexibility, and Access (OER, Hyflex, and more)
  • Innovative Techniques and Technologies
  • Best Practices in Instructional Design and Learner Engagement
  • Great IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility
  • What’s Next for Distance Education

Register today: usdla.org/2024-conference-registration

Learn more here: usdla.org/2024-national-conference.

Reserve your room early: Reservations are being accepted at the Marriott St. Louis. Room rates are $193 per night and can be extended three days prior to and after the conference. Be sure to use the link provided for this special rate. Parking Passes: there is a special USDLA rate of $20 per night for on-site parking. The cutoff date for this rate is 5/26/2024, so be sure to book asap: Click here.

Scroll down for details about submitting a proposal to speak at the event and for our 2024 awards.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 conference! — Pat Cassella, USDLA executive director: pcassella@usdla.org

2024 USDLA Call for Proposals

Submit your proposal for 2024: usdla.org/2024-call-for-proposals

We invite you to submit a proposal to speak at the USDLA 2024 National Conference.

What we are looking for: We welcome proposals from all who work in distance or digital education across constituencies. We have speakers and attendees from corporate, education (higher and K-12), telehealth, government, military, and more. While you may submit any topic you choose, we have received feedback from our community that you may want to consider when preparing proposals. The following tracks will be featured:

  • Policy, Regulation, and Governance in Distance Education
  • Distance and Digital Leadership
  • Ensuring Quality, Flexibility, and Access (OER, Hyflex, and more)
  • Innovative Techniques and Technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence (AI), AR/VR/XR, Gamification, and more)
  • Best Practices in Instructional Design and Learner Engagement
  • Great IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility

Options: You have the option of proposing a session for the onsite event for the virtual component of the conference. Some virtual sessions will be scheduled after June 17-20.

Deadline: The call is open until Sunday, January 14, 2024, 11:59pm ET.

Submit your proposal: usdla.org/2024-call-for-proposals

Questions? Contact events committee chair Valary Oleinik, voleinik@usdla.org

2024 USDLA AWARDS

Submit your award proposal: usdla.org/2024-distance-learning-awards

It’s Award time! At our 37th anniversary conference, we will be focusing on tracks that are in high demand as we continue to navigate both remote and in-person learning strategies:

  • Trendsetter in Distance Learning
  • Dr. Jan McMahill Rising Star Award
  • Excellence in Distance Learning Teaching/Training Award
  • Outstanding Leadership
  • Excellence in Distance Learning Research

These award categories have been designed to provide an opportunity for a wide range of activities and individuals to participate in this year’s nominations. (Please do not submit a nomination for the same project/person that won an award in the previous three years.)

Fees: The cost to submit a nomination will be $100 for USDLA members and $200 for non-members. The award submission fee for non-members includes one USDLA membership for next year.

Award Ceremony: The USDLA 2024 Awards will be presented to the winners at the 2024 National Conference.

Submit your proposal: usdla.org/2024-distance-learning-awards

Questions? Contact awards committee chair Wendy Pate: wpate@usdla.org