Oklahoma Distance Learning Association

Dr. Janet Barresi, State Superintendent for Public Instruction

presenting keynote speech to the 2011 Fall ODLA Conference

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Fall 2011 Award Winners

ODLA Lifetime Achievement Award

Summary:  This award is presented to an individual that has made significant and continuous progress towards the mission of the Oklahoma Distance Learning Association since as early as 1994.  Overall importance is placed on the academic contributions and distance learning advocacy performed by nominee.

Bill Lodes - US Army Field Artillery School

Dr. Lessley Price - Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Larry Cochran - Oklahoma State University 

Best Practices Awards for Distance Learning Programming:  Online or Synchronous

Summary:  This award is presented to a learning institution, or unit within an institution, that develops a unique and/or rigorous distance learning program to benefit students in any K-20 environment.

Debbie Sanders Online Teaching Certificate Program - Oklahoma State University

Best Practices Awards for Distance Learning Teaching:  Online or Synchronous

Summary:  This award is presented to an individual that excels within recognized synchronous and/or asynchronous distance learning environments as a faculty member in any K-20 environment.

Ashley Fichtner, R.N., B.S.N. - Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Outstanding Leadership by an Individual in the Field of Distance Learning

Summary:  This award is presented to an individual that has demonstrated excellent leadership skills in the field of distance learning in any K-20 environment.

Dr. Dana J. Lindon-Burgett - Rose State College

Outstanding Development and Application of Technology in Support of Education in the Field of Distance Learning

Summary:  This award is devoted to a "behind-the-scenes" distance learning technician, instructional designer, faculty development instructor, and/or distance learning technology engineer that contribute to the operation of distance learning environments.

Simon Ringsmuth - Oklahoma State University

Innovative Use of New Mobile Technology

Summary:  This award is presented to the individuals and/or institution for innovative uses of distance learning as it relates to mobile technologies. From a device perspective, this can include, but is not limited to:  smartphones, tablets, laptops and any variety of portable devices.  From a course delivery perspective, application of this technology by K-20 educational institutions must be related specifically to online classes, web conferencing, and/or e-learning.  From a software application perspective, academic scenarios with regard to the development and implementation of educational “apps” developed within the last 24 months also qualifies for award consideration.  Emphasis is placed on individuals and/or groups that apply this technology academically in unique ways that advance the learning potential of its students. 

Dr. Tracy Suter & Bill Hander - Oklahoma State University