National Distance Learning Week
November 9-13, 2020
National Distance Learning Week (NDLW), sponsored by the U.S. Distance Learning Association (USDLA), is a week of webinars and information sessions highlighting the best practices within the digital/distance learning community.
NDLW is November 9-13, 2020. Texas State University is proud to partner with peers from the Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA), Our Lady of the Lake University, Temple College, the University of Hawaii-Hilo, and Western Governors University to offer webinars for NDLW.
Webinar Attendance Online via Zoom
All webinars, Monday through Friday, will be hosted online via Zoom. Access to specific NDLW sessions is provided below.
If you have never attended a webinar via Zoom, then prior to the webinar, please visit the Zoom "Joining a Meeting" page.
Webinar Length
All webinars will be a maximum of an hour in length.
Monday, November 9
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How Online Classes Differ from Remote Classes
Presenter:
Weam Al-Tameemi
Lecturer, Department of Mathematics
Texas State UniversityWebinar Time: 10 a.m. CT
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What You Need to Know About Copyright
In this webinar, Stephanie Towery, Copyright Officer at Texas State University, will discuss common copyright concerns that arise among faculty at Texas State.
Presenter:
Stephanie Towery
Copyright Officer, University Libraries
Texas State UniversityWebinar Time: 12 Noon CT
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Cultivating and Maintaining a Learning Community in Online Classes
A moderated panel discussion about cultivating and maintaining an online learning community in online classes. Most importantly, the discussion will focus on moving away from the crutch of forum posts, to fostering engagement and relationships. The panel will also focus on both synchronous and asynchronous online environments, which present different challenges.
Presenter:
Jonathan Lollar
Doctoral Research Assistant, Developmental Education
Texas State UniversityOther Panelists:
Dr. Carlton Fong
Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
Texas State UniversityDr. Emily Summers
Associate Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
Texas State UniversityWebinar Time: 2 p.m. CT
Tuesday, November 10
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Getting a Grip on State Authorization Policy and Procedures: WGU's Approach to Compliance
Mitchell Gilbert, Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager, Compliance, at Western Governors University, will lead this webinar on State Authorization policy and procedures.
Presenter:
Mitchell Gilbert
Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager, Compliance
Western Governors UniversityWebinar Time: 10 a.m. CT
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Physically Distanced, Socially Connected: Creating Social Presence in Online Learning Environments
Dr. Jessica Quintero, Instructional Designer with the Center for Teaching Excellence at Our Lady of the Lake University, will lead an online discussion on the big picture of why to create social presence in the online learning environment. She will review what has worked and what hasn't in creating social presence.
Presenter:
Dr. Jessica Quintero
Instructional Designer, Center for Teaching Excellence
Our Lady of the Lake UniversityWebinar Time: 12 noon CT
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Academic Dishonesty in the Online Learning Environment
Dr. Rachel Davenport, Senior Lecturer in Biology at Texas State University, will lead a discussion of best practices to prevent academic dishonesty and detect compromised integrity. The focus of this webinar will primarily be on prevention of academic dishonesty (reducing pressure and diminishing the opportunity). Additional areas of discussion will be online proctoring, ways to identify dishonesty, and what to do if dishonesty is found.
Presenter:
Dr. Rachel Davenport
Senior Lecturer, Department of Biology
Texas State UniversityWebinar Time: 2 p.m. CT
Download the presentation materials for this webinar.
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OERTX: Opportunities and Support for Digital Innovation (THECB Webinar)
In celebration of National Distance Learning Week, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) Division of Academic Quality and Workforce is pleased to announce an informational webinar on the full range of THECB opportunities currently offered for OER. Participants will explore the new OERTX Repository, learn about the current OER Course Development and Implementation Grant Program, and hear from representatives from OpenStax at Rice University, the Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin, and Dallas College about the technical assistance available for that grant program. There will be ample time for questions.
Presenter:
THECB Division of Academic Quality and Workforce
Webinar Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. CT
Wednesday, November 11
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Critical and Creative Inquiry in Online, Asynchronous Environments
This webinar will offer a panel discussion about continuing critical and creative inquiry in fully online, asynchronous environments. Rich discussions, critical free writing exercises, video and arts-based assignments, and more activities in which students engage in higher levels of learning are possible in online courses. Panelists will discuss how they engage with students and bring critique and creation into online teaching.
Panelists:
Dr. Elizabeth K. Eger
Assistant Professor, Communication Studies
Texas State UniversityTamarin Butcher
Instructional Designer, Office of Distance and Extended Learning
Texas State UniversityDownload the presentation materials for this webinar.
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Part A: Online Learning Hacks for Students
Brian St. Amour, Director, Distance Education, eLearning at Temple College, will offer a two-part webinar.
Part A of the webinar will cover the following:
- Internet tweaks and hacks for students
- maintaining devices
- being careful of certain device types
Presenter:
Brian St. Amour
Director, Distance Education, eLearning
Temple CollegePart A Webinar Time: 2 p.m. CT
Download the presentation materials for this webinar.
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Part B: Online Proctoring Considerations for Students
Part B of the webinar will cover proctoring solutions and considerations for students, including the following applications and services:
- ExamSoft
- HonorLock
- ProctorU
Part B Webinar Time: 2:30 p.m. CT
Thursday, November 12
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How Different Generations' Learning Styles Impact Distance Learning
Five generations are working simultaneously in the workplace, and the online classroom is becoming the template for how students are being trained. The webinar's panel will explore varying learning styles in an online setting, with a generational focus on Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z students. The presentation will include the influences of a learner based on historical context and differentiated instruction learning tools and resources.
Panelists:
Dr. Carla Ackerson
Clinical Lecturer, School of Social Work
Texas State UniversityMs. Valerie Gomez
Lecturer, MSW Field Coordinator, School of Social Work
Texas State UniversityDr. KeriAnne Moon
Lecturer, School of Social Work
Texas State UniversityWebinar Time: 12 noon CT
Download the presentation materials for this webinar:
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Surviving to Thriving, Island Style
In February 2020, the University of Hawai’i at Hilo had little university-level support for distance learning. So, when the world changed, a small group of staff members were assembled to help guide their entire university through the COVID-19 crisis. Hear their story of surviving and thriving in our new normal.
Presenters:
Matt Baldwin
Distance Learning Technologist
University of Hawai'i-HiloJames Czarski
Lecturer, Economics
University of Hawai'i-HiloAmy S. Horst
Instructor, Music
University of Hawai'i-HiloChris Nishioka
Technology and Web Specialist
University of Hawai'i-HiloJoseph Sanchez
Director, Library
University of Hawai'i-HiloCindy Yamaguchi
Online Teaching and Learning Specialist / Instructional Designer
University of Hawai'i-HiloWebinar Time: 2 p.m. CT
Friday, November 13
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Piloting an Open Educational Resources Community
This webinar will be an interactive workshop on Open Educational Resources (OER), using samples from the Community of Learning Content.
Panelists:
Stephanie Towery
Copyright Officer, University Libraries
Texas State UniversityLaura Waugh
Librarian, University Libraries
Texas State UniversityJessica McClean
Librarian, University Libraries
Texas State UniversityWebinar Time: 10 a.m.
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CANCELLED: Accessibility of Online Education
This webinar has been cancelled.
As online education skyrockets due to the global pandemic, so does the accessibility need for online learning environments and lessons. As in years past, both students – both adults and children – are being left behind due to the unavailability of online resources. The platforms that have been chosen for us are lacking in many cases, but there are still things we can do. We have the technology and knowledge, and a responsibility to offer a good education to every student, at every age and level of ability.
Presenter:
Stacey Rayos
CPACC, Chief Technology Officer for ilumino, LLC
Western Governors UniversityWebinar Time: 12 noon CT
NDLW 2019
Visit the 2019 NDLW page to view the webinars offered for last year's NDLW.