Awards and Recognitions
One award each may be presented to a person and/or institution in the following categories:
- K-12 schools.
- Career Technology institutions.
- Higher Education institutions.
- Telemedicine/Healthcare.
- Corporate Training.
- Governmental Training.
Innovative Use of New Technology and/or Delivery System
Summary: This award is presented to the institution that is nominated for innovative uses of asynchronous or synchronous distance learning, Telemedicine, or video conferencing * technology adopted by that institution within the last 24 months. Emphasis is placed on individuals or groups which apply this technology in unique ways that advance the learning potential of its audience.
2011 Winner:
- Dr. Tracy Suter & Bill Hander - Oklahoma State University
2010 Winners:
- The Duncan Regional Hospital Learning Center
- OSU NASA Educational Project - INSPIRE (Dr. Steve Marks, Director)
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 contributions to asynchronous or synchronous distance learning, Telemedicine, or video conferencing* advocacy performed by nominee.
2011 Winners:
- Larry Cochran, Oklahoma State University
2010 Winners:
- Dr. Lessley Price, Director, Distance Education Center, SWOSU
- Mr. Bill Lodes, Branch Chief, Directorate of Training & Doctrine Development, US Field Artillery Center & School
Best Practices Awards for Distance Learning Programming:
Online or Synchronous
Summary: This award is presented to an institution, or unit within an institution, that develops a unique and/or rigorous asynchronous or synchronous distance learning, Telemedicine, or video conferencing program to benefit learners in any environment.
2011 Winners:
- Debbie Sanders Online Teaching Certificate Program - Oklahoma State University
2010 Winners:
- K20 Alternative Education Program (Neill, Zodrow, Hulsey, Cate)
- Preparing Online Instructors Program, Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence, OSU (Dr. Hong Lin)
Best Practices Awards for Distance Learning* Teaching:
Asynchronous or Synchronous
Summary: This award is presented to an individual that excels within recognized asynchronous or synchronous distance learning, Telemedicine, or video conferencing environments as an instructor or trainer.
2011 Winner:
- Ashley Fichtner, R.N., B.S.N. - Gordon Cooper Technology Center
2010 Winners:
- Lisa Dyer, Lead Paramedic Instructor, Kiamichi Technology Center
- Charles Gray, Senior Lecturer, OSU
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 asynchronous or synchronous distance learning, Telemedicine, or video conferencing.
2011 Winner:
- Dr. Dana J. Lindon-Burgett - Rose State College
2010 Winner:
- Christy Burcham, Industrial Coordinator, Moore-Norman Technology Center
Outstanding Development and Application of Technology in Support of Instruction in the Field of asynchronous or synchronous Distance Learning*
Summary: This award is devoted to a "behind-the-scenes" technician, instructional designer, professional development instructor, and/or technology engineer contributing to the operation of asynchronous or synchronous distance learning, Telemedicine, or video conferencing environments.
2011 Winner:
- Simon Ringsmuth - Oklahoma State University
2010 Winners:
- Elaine Johns, Teleconferencing Manager, Oklahoma State University
- Jeffrey Boles, IT Administrator, University of Oklahoma
- Roger Holder, Video Support Technician, OneNet
ODLA Special Service Award
For unique services not already categorized for ODLA. (At the Board's discretion.)
*Includes any distance learning, Telemedicine, or videoconferencing technology used for remote instruction by any educational, healthcare, government or corporate institution.