The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has been providing distance education options for 100 years - an accomplishment deserving of recognition and celebration. In conjunction with National Distance Learning Week, UNL and Extended Education & Outreach will be featuring activities during the week of November 9 - 13. The activities will be focused on acknowledging UNL's achievements in distance education. You are invited to attend any and all of the activities. Please RSVP online.
Celebrating National Distance Learning Week
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Monday, November 9
Celebration & Recognition Reception
Time: 11:30 - 1:30, Refreshments provided
Place: Steinhart Room, Lied Center
Chancellor Perlman will recognize UNL achievements in distance education and the pioneering individuals that helped pave the way. Please join us as we recognize Dr. Ron Hull, Nebraska Educational Television, and Dr. Charles Ansorge, Department of Educational Psychology, as UNL Distance Education Pioneers. Faculty receiving Fall 2009 EE&O course development grants will be announced and recognized.
Tuesday, November 10
Establishing Collaborative Distance Programs, Keynote and Panel Discussion
Time: 11:30 - 1:30, Lunch provided
Place: Arbor Room, East Campus Union
Sue Maes, director of the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (IDEA), will talk about establishing collaborative distance programs using the Great Plains IDEA model. A panel of UNL administrators and faculty will discuss their experiences with Great Plains IDEA programs. This event is cosponsored by the College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources and the College of Education and Human Sciences. Funding was also provided by the UNL Convocations Committee.
Wednesday, November 11
Award Winning Faculty Perspectives of Teaching Online
Time: 11:30 - 1:30, Lunch provided
Place: City Campus Union
Cal Garbin, Psychology professor, Michael James, Textiles, Clothing & Design professor and department chair, and Don Lee, Agronomy & Horticulture professor will discuss their experiences developing courses and teaching online courses. David Wilson, Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs, will be the panel moderator.
Thursday, November 12
Teaching and Technology Petting Zoo
Time: 11:30 - 1:30, Refreshment provided
Place: Great Plains Room, East Campus Union
Emerging recent teaching strategies and technology solutions will be demonstrated. UNL faculty will be showcasing the applications they use to make their teaching at a distance more engaging, interactive, and meaningful.
National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) is sponsored nationally by the United States Distance Learning Association. Events scheduled for November 9 - 13 will celebrate and create greater awareness of distance learning. To attend any or all of the events please RSVP online.