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!

The Oklahoma Distance Learning Association will host its annual Spring Conference at the K20 Center on the University of Oklahoma Research Campus April 23, 2010 from 8:00AM – 3:30PM

When: Friday, April 23, 2010

Where: The K20 Center – 3100 Monitor Ave. – Norman – 73072

Program details to follow soon!

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Please take a second to offer your opinion on where to hold the ODLA Spring Conference – Quartz Mountain or the Metro OKC area. Also, we’re interested in whether you wish to receive moodle training and whether you’d stay the night in Quartz Mountain in order to take a tour of Altus AFB.

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Reggie Smith III, Ascends to the Presidency of the World’s Premier Distance Learning Association.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 12, 2009 — The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) recently elected Reggie Smith III as President of the Association.  The non-profit organization, formed in 1987, promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training, and serves the needs of the distance learning community globally. With this ascendency to the Presidency of USDLA, Reggie Smith becomes the first African-American member to assume this vaulted position. Earlier in the year Smith also received national recognition by receiving the 2009 Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) for Community Service.

“We welcome Reggie Smith as our new president.  Reggie brings knowledge and a level of acumen that will assist the association in its continued efforts to promote the development and application of distance learning,” said Dr. John G. Flores, USDLA Executive Director.

Reggie Smith currently works for Booz Allen Hamilton and has been involved in distance education since 1991 along with serving on several committees for USDLA since joining the board of directors in 2004. Smith, who has worked as a deputy director of Learning Technologies for Alion Science & Technology and vice president of operations for Magicsoft, is also a recognized authority on media and telecommunications issues, having received numerous awards and served as keynote or presenter at several national and international conferences, including VIRTUAL EDUCA International Conference, the e-Learning Conference & Expo, the TeleCon East, West & European Expos and the 22nd Annual Black Media Coalition’s Conference.

“Being the first African-American president to the Board of Directors of the United States Distance Learning Association, shows that USDLA understands the value in diversity and what it can contribute to its longevity,” said Smith.  “My background has enabled me to understand the total picture not just the technical perspective because it is not just about the technology but how it enables user communities to connect the dots and truly harness the knowledge continuum globally.”

About United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) is a non-profit association formed in 1987 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. USDLA promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training and serves the needs of the distance learning community by providing advocacy, information, networking and opportunity. Distance learning and training constituencies served include pre-k-12 education, higher and continuing education, home schooling as well as business, corporate, military, government and telehealth markets. The USDLA trademarked logo is the recognized worldwide symbol of dedicated professionals committed to the distance learning industry.  To learn more about USDLA, visit http://www.usdla.org.

About Booz Allen
Booz Allen Hamilton has been at the forefront of strategy and technology consulting for more than 90 years. Every day, government agencies, institutions, corporations, and infrastructure organizations rely on the firm’s expertise and objectivity, and on the combined capabilities and dedication of its exceptional people to find solutions and seize opportunities. Booz Allen combines a consultant’s unique problem-solving orientation with deep technical knowledge and strong execution to help clients achieve success in their most critical missions. Providing a broad range of services in strategy, operations, organization and change, information technology, systems engineering, and program management, Booz Allen is committed to delivering results that endure.
To learn more about the firm, visit http://www.boozallen.com.

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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