Presented by Board Members of the Florida Distance Learning Association Developed by Marsha Burmeister and Al P. Mizell Nova 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. First, let’s see what you know about USDLA... “Part of the mission of USDLA is to focus on legislation that affects distance learning.” 1. True 2. 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. 4FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

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. 5FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

 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 20106

1. Fund Raising 2. Sharing information 3. Collaborating 4. Networking 7FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Fund Raising 2. Sharing information 3. Collaborating 4. Networking 8FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Fund Raising 2. Sharing information 3. Collaborating 4. Networking 9FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Fund Raising 2. Sharing information 3. Collaborating 4. Networking 10FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Fund Raising 2. Sharing information 3. Collaborating 4. Networking 11FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Fund Raising 2. Sharing information 3. Collaborating 4. Networking 12FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Networking 2. Collaborating with other groups 3. Fund Raising 4. Sharing information 13FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Networking 2. Collaborating with other groups 3. Fund Raising 4. Sharing information 14FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

 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 15FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

 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 16FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Supporters 2. Sponsors 3. Supernumeraries 4. Satellites 17FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Supporters 2. Sponsors 3. Supernumeraries 4. Satellites 18FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

NSU USDLA Polycom Tandberg Elluminate, Qwizdom, and others 19FDLA/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. 20FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

 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 21FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Yes 2. No 22FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

 NSUwww.nova.eduwww.nova.edu  FDLA  USDLA  Polycomwww.polycom.comwww.polycom.com  Tandbergwww.tandberg.comwww.tandberg.com  Elluminatewww.elluminate.comwww.elluminate.com  Quizdom 23FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

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1. Give you a grant 2. Provide travel funds 3. Get you equipment 4. Provide training 28FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Give you a grant 2. Provide travel funds 3. Get you equipment 4. Provide training 29FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

 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. 30FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

 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. 31FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

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 32FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

 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. 33FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

 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. 34FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

 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. 35FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Strongly Agree 2. Agree 3. Disagree 4. Strongly Disagree 36FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Strongly Agree 2. Agree 3. Somewhat Agree 4. Somewhat Disagree 5. Disagree 6. Strongly Disagree 37FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Strongly Agree 2. Agree 3. Neutral 4. Disagree 5. Strongly Disagree 38FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Strongly Agree 2. Agree 3. Neutral 4. Disagree 5. Strongly Disagree 39FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

1. Strongly Agree 2. Agree 3. Somewhat Agree 4. Somewhat Disagree 5. Disagree 6. Strongly Disagree 40FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010

 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! 41FDLA/USDLA Presentation for FETC 2010