for 25 years
The 25th anniversary of our annual conference held this last August was a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, to reflect on the the growth and change in distance education and training, and to look ahead at what challenges the next generation of learners and technologies will bring to the field.
Visit our Resource Library for keynote and forum videos, presenter papers, and handout materials from the 2009 conference.
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26th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning
August 3-6, 2010
Madison, Wisconsin
Sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies
The Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning, founded in 1985, is recognized internationally for the quality and integrity of its program. Participants benefit from the multitude of presentations and numerous networking opportunities to exchange current resources, research, and best practices from around the world.
Call for Proposals will be available in mid-November
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Past participants say ...
"The conference acquainted me with a host of tools and techniques that I am going to implement immediately. Overall, it was one of the best conferences I have ever attended."
Donna Saulsberry
Dona Ana Community College
2009 Keynote and Forum recordings available (video links below)2009 Keynotes |
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The scholarship of distance education:
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Remembering forward: Scenarios for thefuture of distance teaching and learning
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In the age of real-time: The complex, social,and serendipitous learning offered via the Web
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2009 Forums
2009 Forums
Research and educational Forums on Thursday and Friday provided in-depth and interactive experiences with experts in the field.
- Using research on blended and distance education to shape the future of all education and training--Part I
Presenter(s): Judith Boettcher, Michael Simonson, Farhad Saba
- Using research on blended and distance education to shape the future of all education and training--Part II
Presenter(s): Janet Poley, Anthony Picciano, Cathy Cavanaugh, William Ferree
Mobile learning: Are we there yet?
Presenter(s): Judy Brown, Richard Culatta, Gary Marrer, Kurt Squire
- Focusing on the learner's perspective: Emerging distance education models
Presenter(s): Rosemary Lehman, D. Randy Garrison, Tom Reeves, Caroline Howard, Jeff Stevens
- Lessons from history and the continuing mission of distance education: Who is still at the back door?
Presenter(s): Chère Gibson, Michael G. Moore, Gera Burton, Darcy Walsh Hardy, Curt Bonk
"Learning at the Back Door: Reflections on Non-Traditional Learning in a Lifespan"
by Charles A. Wedemeyer e-book information
Conference Location
The conference is held at the Monona Terrace Convention Center along Lake Monona in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin. The setting is near several large hotels, unique restaurants, the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, and walking/exercise paths.
