We look forward to seeing everyone again in April for our Spring Conference.
Tentative Date:  Thursday, April 15, 2010

Thanks to OSU-ITLE for sponsoring our breakfast and to Tandberg for sponsoring the luncheon.

Thanks to our year-round sponsors:

Gold Sponsor

• Enterasys

Silver Sponsors

• Wimba
• Polycom

Bronze Sponsors

• OneNet
• eCollege Finder
• Smart Technology
• ASMSA-ODE
• Tandberg
• vBrick

Thanks  for the door prizes which included: iPod Nanos, iTunes Gift Cards, Jing Gift Cards, USB Cameras, iPod Touch and HP Netbook Mini!!!!

2009 Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented to Gene Benson
For His Many Contributions to the State and Nation

The Title of President Emeritus
Presented to Larry Cochran
For His Tireless Devotion to the Association

2009 Special Service Award
Presented to Deb Cochran

2009 Innovator Award
Presented to Brian Nuttall
OSU Classroom Technology Integrations

2009 Best Practices Award – K12
Presented to OU K20 Center
OETT Phase II Moodle PLC Project

2009 Best Practices Award – Higher Ed
Presented to OSU German Online
German by Satellite – German Online

2009 Best Practices Award – Career Tech
Presented to Caddo Kiowa Technology Center

2009 Distinguished Higher Ed Instructor
Presented to Dr. Meg Kletke
Oklahoma State University

2009 Outstanding Technology Development
Presented to Wade Price
OSU Second Life Application

2009 Outstanding Individual – Higher Ed
Presented to Dr. Brenda Stacy
University Center at Ponca City

2009 Distinguished K12 Teacher
Presented to Tammy Parks
Howe Public Schools

Distinguished Director of the Board
Dr. Gary Loving
Thank you for your years of service!

Click Here to see the Program Brochure!!!

Special Presentation Alert!

James Deaton, Chief Technology Officer of OneNet, will be providing an update on services available through Onenet.

“Despite the appearance of OneNet’s web presence, the spirit of innovation has not waned. A number of recent activities have leveraged past years investments, recent deployments as well as exciting enhancements in the near future. This discussion will highlight opportunities that fall directly in line with the theme of “Interactive Online Learning”, highlighting enhanced video bridging capabilities and the capability to take the content with you offline.

We’ll also address a number of underlying services and features that can be leveraged for the ongoing resiliency of educational programs through “cloud-based” storage and computing. Keener insight into the overarching infrastructure will also be examined and techniques shared to enhance the operation for end users of highly interactive online technologies.”

ODLA 2009 Fall Conference & Membership Meeting

Friday, November 13, 2009

Now is the time to register! www.odla.org

The Oklahoma Distance Learning Association will be holding its annual Fall 2009 Membership Meeting and Conference on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at OSU-Tulsa.

The ODLA website is still open for member and non-member registration.

Having difficulties? Please contact lisadcole [at] gmail [dot] com or phone 918-543-5472.

Theme: Interactive Online Learning

Date: November 13, 2009

Time: 8:00am – 4:45pm

Location: OSU-Tulsa

Address: Oklahoma State University-Tulsa

700 North Greenwood Ave. | Tulsa, OK 74106 | 918-594-8000

http://www.osu-tulsa.okstate.edu/campusmap.asp

* Join us live at the conference, live online or later at your convenience!
* Network with professionals from across the state from all walks of K-20 life.
* Register Now at: www.odla.org

Exhibitors

• Polycom
• Wimba
• Vbrick
• ASMSA – ODE
• OneNet
• Tandberg
• Ford Audio Video
• SoftChalk
• Visionality
• Crestron
• Impact Educational Software & Consulting

Make a weekend of it!
Stay in Tulsa and enjoy the BOK Center, Brady Theater, Blue Dome District, the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame,
Cain’s Ballroom, and see the new OneOK Driller’s Baseball Stadium!

Recommended Hotels:

* Crowne Plaza – www.cptulsahotel.com $79/Night Ask for OSU Rate 918-582-9000
* Hotel Ambassador – www.hotelambassador-tulsa.com $159/Night 918-587-8200
* Holiday Inn Express – http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel-directory/oklahoma/tulsa $90.95/Night 918-585-7000
* Learn more about downtown Tulsa at: http://www.downtownlive.org or http://www.tulsadowntown.org

One award each is presented to a person and/or institution in the following categories:
a. K-12 schools.
b. Career Technology institutions.
c. Higher Education institutions.

Please provide a short paragraph summary of why you believe this person or learning institution should be considered for this award.

• Innovative Use of New Technology and/or Delivery System
Summary: This award is presented to the learning institution that is nominated for innovative uses of a distance learning technology adopted by that institution within the last 24 months. Emphasis is placed on individuals or groups which apply this technology academically in unique ways that advance the learning potential of its students.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Its an exciting time to be a part of the ODLA! Stay Tuned!

Let’s begin collecting ideas on how ODLA can assist K-12 schools with enhancing the quality of their web presence.

Click here for access to our discussion forum: http://www.odla.org/moodle/

Lisa Cole, Ed.D.

Manager, The Eighth Floor
6111 East Skelly DriveTulsa, OK 74135
918.828.5341
918.828.5349 Fax
lcole [at] eighthfloor [dot] org
www.eighthfloor.org