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Dr. Stein & Dr. Wanstreet win award for Best Distance Teaching Practices!

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Congratulations Dr. David Stein and Dr. Connie Wanstreet!  They have been selected to receive the Shauna Schullo Best Distance Teaching Practices Award for their 2011 Information Session Presentation, “e-Coaching and feedback practices to promote higher order thinking online” at the Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning.

The award will be announced and presented to them this August at the 28th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning in Madison, Wisconsin.

The S. Schullo Best Distance Teaching Practices Award was instituted to recognize an Information Session presenter whose session contributed significantly to the practice of distance education, especially in the areas of:

  • Learner-centered practice
  •  Exportable practice that could be implemented in a variety of learning environments
  • Potential impact of practice to advance the field of distance education
  • Evidence-based, effective practice
  • Demonstration of excellence and quality both as a teaching practice and as an
  • Information Session presentation
  • Creative, inventive distance teaching practice, or unique adaptation

The Shauna Schullo Best Distance Teaching Practices Award was created in memory of our colleague, known for her collegiality and respected for her commitment to quality distance teaching.  We are pleased and proud to present the award to, David and Connie, as dedicated professionals who generously share her expertise, passion, and high standards for distance teaching.

 

 

 

 

Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning

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Register for the…
28th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning
August 8-10, 2012
Madison, Wisconsin
http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference

TEACH…LEARN…CONNECT with colleagues at this year’s conference. More than 150 learning opportunities will be presented by distance education and training professionals from around the globe. This year’s schedule also includes a wide variety of optional workshops on Wednesday, August 8 for a more in-depth experience; there’s limited workshop space, so register early to save your spot.

Register by July 16 to receive the “early-bird” fees, and take advantage of the Group Discount by registering 3 or more people from your organization.

2012 Keynote Speakers:

  • James Zull, Professor of Biology and of Biochemistry, Case Western Reserve University, speaking on“Applying neuroscience to educate for meaningful learning”
  • Judy Brown, Mobile Learning Strategic Analyst, speaking on “Learning in hand with mobile technology”

Other highlights:

  • Conference Forums on “Managing state authorization requirements,” moderated by Rick Shearer, Penn State and “Preparing instruction for mobile learning,” moderated by Rovy Bran, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Special Session on “Global Perspectives,” moderated by Curt Bonk
  • Communities of Practice Groups: Administration & management, open education resources, blended/online instruction, corporate eLearning, military education & training

For more information about this year’s schedule, download the Conference Program or visit our website. If you have already registered, please pass along this message to other colleagues who may be interested in distance education and training.