Conference Overview

The Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning is recognized internationally for the quality and integrity of its program. Each year the conference provides an exchange of current resources, research, and best practices from around the world that are relevant to the design and delivery of distance education/training.

Conference Objectives

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Teach

Discuss critical success factors and innovative practices in distance education and training.
Examine the key components of effective applications: needs analysis, course design, teaching methods, active learning, learner support, management, policy, and evaluation.
Share successful approaches, strategies, and techniques.
Identify active teaching/learning methods for effective engagement, motivation, and performance outcomes.
Discuss major issues, new developments, and trends.

Learn

Reflect on progress made in distance education.
Consider future possibilities for distance education.
Increase knowledge about teaching/training at a distance.

Connect

Facilitate networking among distance educators, practitioners and administrators.
Share program resources via technology (e.g., print, audio, video, multimedia, and the Internet).

Conference Audience

A wide spectrum of professionals in distance education, experienced as well as newcomers, attend the conference each year. They represent organizations from all regions of the United States and other countries worldwide.

AUDIENCES REPRESENTED	OCCUPATIONS REPRESENTED
Higher and continuing education Business and industry Government and the military Vocational and technical education K-12 education Non-profit organizations International or global learning Health organizations Consulting Community-based education	Faculty, Teachers, and Instructors Researchers Evaluators Support Personnel Designers and Developers Administrators, Managers, and Directors Technology and Service Providers Business Trainers Military Trainers