Join us monthly to learn about the future of online education in this powerful podcast series hosted by Pat Cassella, executive director of the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA), and Dean Hoke, managing partner Edu Alliance.
USDLA Webinar: “Creating Meaningful Online Learning Communities: It’s more than a platform!”
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Dennis, Dr. Eric Roe, Katia Nyysti, Matthew Bruce, Katie Gordon In this webinar: Members of the National University academic and student support leadership teams will unpack their unified strategy for cultivating student engagement. A team of presenters (Dean, faculty member, academic support services, student experience, and virtual community architect) will provide their unique viewpoints and insights on how they foster a sense of belonging and community among students through their various roles. A sense of belonging means aClick here to listen to the podcast!
2 Aug 2024
USDLA First Friday Webinar: Learn about “The Transformative Role of Digital Technology,” with DelMarVa Distance Learning Association founder Dr. Alexandra Salas
August 2, 2024—The US Distance Learning Association is thrilled to launch a new tradition: Each First Friday of the month, we will spotlight one of our state chapters. To get us started: USDLA welcomes its newest state chapter, the Delmarva Digital Learning Association, and its founder, Dr. Alexandra Salas. She joins forces with two leaders from Wilmington, DE-based Goldey-Beacom College — Deanna M. Merritt, Ph.D. SHRM-CP, Faculty, Management & Marketing Director, Center for Professional Development & Partnerships and Russell Michalak,Click here to listen to the podcast! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/delmarva-webinar/)
28 Jul 2024
USDLA Webinar: “Creating engaging adventures” with international gamification expert Bernardo Letayf
July 28, 2024 — Learn the three elements that will help you design experiences and motivational learning environments. Dive into gamification design, focusing on the creation of engaging challenges and relatable characters that drive explicit engagement. About our presenter: Bernardo Letayf is an international gamification expert, trainer, and speaker specializing in education, Web, and UX design/development with over 21 years in the industry. Formerly a teacher, he created BLUERABBIT to gamify education and remove the stress and attention from grades.Click here to listen to the podcast! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/bernardo-letayf/)
19 Jul 2024
“Portable Microcredentials: Applications of Blockchain to the Disaggregation of a Degree Program”
June 19, 2024 — This USDLA Free Friday Webinar focuses on ways that blockchain technology can improve the portability of micro-credentials. Blockchain, a tool that originated in the financial sector, has recently supported enhanced documentation and information sharing in education. The pilot presented here involved disaggregating the three specialization courses of a degree program to create micro-credentials. One key goal was to develop micro-credentials that aligned with the degree program. A second goal was to ensure that the credentials existed asClick here to listen to the podcast! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/portable-microcredentials/)
14 Jul 2024
Distance Learning Roundtable: Meet John Chen, founder and author, “Engaging Virtual Meetings” — the US Distance Learning Association’s 2024 National Conference Engaging Producer
A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, communications director, US Distance Learning Association — Having been virtually meeting for more than 36 years, John can juggle 16 screens of information at a time. He has planned the only 100% live virtual conference in the training industry for 1,200 people and produced a six-language virtual webinar. He is a recognized thought leader on engaging virtual meetings and the John Wiley and Sons author of “Engaging Virtual Meetings” and “50 Digital Team Building Games,” top-sellingClick here to listen to the podcast! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/john-chen/)
28 Jun 2024
Passing the Baton: USDLA 2023-2024 President Chuck Sengstock to 2024-2025 President Valary Oleinik
Congratulations on an amazing year of leadership to outgoing president Chuck Sengstock — and to incoming president Valary Oleinik. Don’t miss our interview about Chuck’s takeaways, and Valary’s plans for the coming year. Learn more about the United States Distance Learning Association at HTTP://www.usdla.org.
24 Apr 2024
Distance Learning Roundtable Webinar: “Implementing Telemedicine in Libraries: Barriers and Strategies for Success,” with Dr. Pam DeGuzman
April 2024: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, communications director, US Distance Learning Association (USDLA) — Please join us for this month’s episode of our new USDLA Free Friday Webinar hosted by USDLA president-elect Valary Oleinik. Meet our guest: Dr. Pam DeGuzman, Nurse Scientist at UVA Health and an Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Virginia School of Nursing Today’s Topic: Implementing Telemedicine in Libraries: Barriers and Strategies for Success About the webinar: Public libraries offering telemedicine provide aClick here to listen to the podcast! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/pam-deguzman/)
10 Jan 2024
Join us for this month’s episode of the Distance Learning Roundtable featuring Dr. Heather F. Perfetti, president of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and Nicole Biever, the organization’s Chief of Staff
January 2024: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, communications director, US Distance Learning Association (USDLA) — Please join us for this month’s episode of our podcast and video show, Distance Learning Roundtable, when, for 30 minutes, we gain insights from industry experts. Meet our guests: Dr. Heather F. Perfetti, president of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), and Nicole Biever, the organization’s Chief of Staff Today’s Topic: The importance of credentialing for US colleges — and what the futureClick here to listen to the podcast! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/msche/)
1 Aug 2023
August 2023: Join us for this month’s episode of the Distance Learning Roundtable and meet our guest — Gamification Guru Monica Cornetti, Founder and President, Sententia, Inc.
August 2023: A Note from USDLA executive director Pat Cassella and Edu Alliance Group exec Dean Hoke — We invite you to tune in for this month’s episode of our podcast and video show, Distance Learning Roundtable, where for 30 minutes, we gain insights from industry experts. Meet our guest: Monica Cornetti, Founder and President of Sententia Gamification Today’s Topic: The Art of Game-Based Learning Pat and Dean have 10 Questions for Monica: How has gamified and game-based learning evolved inClick here to listen to the podcast! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/monica-cornetti/)
1 Jul 2023
July 2023: Episode 10 of the Distance Learning Roundtable stars Freedom Writers Founder Erin Gruwell
July 2023: A Note from USDLA executive director Pat Cassella and Edu Alliance Group exec Dean Hoke — We invite you to tune in for this month’s episode of our podcast and video show, Distance Learning Roundtable, where for 30 minutes, we gain insights from industry experts. Meet our guest: Freedom Writers Founder Erin Gruwell Today’s Topic: The Power and Impact of Freedom Writers About our Guest: Freedom Writers Founder Erin Gruwell — A teacher, author, and activist fighting for socialClick here to listen to the podcast! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/erin-gruwell/)
1 Jun 2023
June 2023: Episode 9 of the Distance Learning Roundtable features a Q&A with Dr. Robert A. Alsop of Waldorf University
June 2023: A Note from USDLA executive director Pat Cassella and Edu Alliance Group exec Dean Hoke — We invite you to tune in for this month’s episode of our podcast and video show, Distance Learning Roundtable where for 30 minutes, we gain insights from industry experts. Meet our guest: Dr. Robert A. Alsop, president of Waldorf University Today’s Topic: Waldorf University’s Master of Education in Social-Emotional Learning About this episode: Waldorf has become a pioneer in online education for educators,Click here to listen to the podcast! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/waldorf-robert-alsop/)
18 Apr 2023
May 2023: Episode 8 of the Distance Learning Roundtable stars Amrit Ahluwalia, editor-in-chief at The EvoLLLution: A Modern Campus Illumination
May 1, 2023: A Note from USDLA executive director Pat Cassella and Edu Alliance Group exec Dean Hoke — We invite you to tune in for this month’s episode of our podcast and video show, Distance Learning Roundtable where for 30 minutes, we gain insights from industry experts. Meet our guest: Amrit Ahluwalia, editor-in-chief at The EvoLLLution: A Modern Campus Illumination Today’s Topic: Bucking Enrollment Trends to Grow in a Challenging Environment About this episode: The higher education space has experienced significantClick here to listen to the podcast! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/amrit-ahluwalia/)
1 Mar 2023
April 2023: Episode 7 of the Distance Learning Roundtable features Jennifer Williams, Executive Director, Take Action Global and Transformational Leader in Education
April 1, 2023: A Note from USDLA executive director Pat Cassella and Edu Alliance Group exec Dean Hoke — We invite you to tune in for episode 7 of our podcast and video show, Distance Learning Roundtable, where for 30 minutes, we gain insights from industry experts. Meet our guest: Jennifer Williams, Executive Director, Take Action Global and Transformational Leader in Education Today’s Topic: Get Ready for Change – Instructional Design Practices Through Meaningful Uses of Technology About this episode: At the heart of innovationClick here to listen to the podcast! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/jennifer-williams/)
1 Mar 2023
March 2023: Join us for episode 6 of the Distance Learning Roundtable — Meet Kate Colbert and Joe Sallustio, authors of the hottest book to hit higher ed, Commencement
March 1, 2023: A Note from USDLA executive director Pat Cassella and Edu Alliance Group exec Dean Hoke — We invite you to tune in for episode 6 of our podcast and video show, Distance Learning Roundtable, where for 30 minutes, we gain insights from industry experts. Meet this month’s guests — Kate Colbert and Joe Sallustio, authors of the hottest book to hit higher ed, Commencement Today’s Topic: The New Era of Education Dean and Pat ask the authors: Dean: Let’s startClick here to listen to the podcast! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/commencement/)
24 Jan 2023
February 2023: Dr. Peter Noonan, superintendent Falls Church City Public Schools, VA, stars in Episode 5 of the Distance Learning Roundtable
A Note from USDLA executive director Pat Cassella and Edu Alliance Group exec Dean Hoke— We invite you to tune in for this month’s episode of our podcast and video show, Distance Learning Roundtable, where for 30 minutes, industry experts come together to discuss the future of online education. Today’s Topic: How K-12 educators dealt with the pandemic and what the future of learning looks like for America’s superintendents Dean and Pat ask Peter: Dean: Tell our viewers and listeners about theClick here to listen to the podcast! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/peter-noonan/)
1 Jan 2023
Happy New Year! January 2023: In Episode 4 of the Distance Learning Roundtable meet our truly amazing guest — Lee Gambol, Distance Learning Coordinator at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
January 2023: A Note from USDLA executive director Pat Cassella and Edu Alliance Group exec Dean Hoke — We invite you to tune in for this month’s episode of our podcast and video show, Distance Learning Roundtable, where for 30 minutes, we gain insights from industry experts. Meet our guest: Lee Gambol, Distance Learning Coordinator at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Today’s Topic: How Lee is embracing the idea of “Backslash Forward” by celebrating the past and embracing the future of distanceClick here to listen to the podcast! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/lee-gambol/)
1 Dec 2022
December 2022: Don’t miss Episode 3 of the Distance Learning Roundtable starring Dr. Jennie Sanders, Vice President of Faculty Experience and Academic Services at Western Governors University
December 2022: A Note from USDLA executive director Pat Cassella and Edu Alliance Group exec Dean Hoke — We invite you to tune in for this month’s episode of our podcast and video show, Distance Learning Roundtable, where for 30 minutes, we gain insights from industry experts. Meet our guest: Dr. Jennie Sanders, Vice President of Faculty Experience and Academic Services at Western Governors University based in Salt Lake City, Utah Today’s Topic: How Western Governors University was ahead of the PandemicClick here to listen to the podcast! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/jennie-sanders/)
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