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Spring PD Workshops - March 11, 2025

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Spring PD Workshops

This year's theme is "Keeping it Real", focusing on practical and low-cost tools to help Distance Learning professionals and online instructors tackle real-world challenges. The workshop will feature sessions designed to provide solutions for the everyday needs of those working in Distance Learning and online education. 

Spring PD Workshops

Sea to Summit: Going the Distance| Professional Development Events | March 2024

NC3ADL is pleased to share three opportunities for professional development this spring.  There are several options available; however, you can attend as many as you like.  Each event is offered in a hyflex format which will provide participants with the opportunity to attend virtually or in person.

Registration is $20.00 for members and $60.00 for non-members.

Western Region: March 18, 2024.

This event is hosted by Catawba Valley Community College.

Register here for the IN-PERSON session (limited to 100 participants). 

Register here for the VIRTUAL session (limited to 100 participants).

Eastern Region: March 25, 2024

This event is hosted by Carteret Community College. 

Register here for the IN-PERSON session (limited to 100 participants).

Register here for the VIRTUAL session (limited to 100 participants).

Central Region: March 27, 2024

This event is hosted by Central Carolina Community College. 

Register here for the IN-PERSON session (limited to 50 participants).

Register here for the VIRTUAL session (limited to 100 participants).

Fall Conference: Distance Learning: A New Wave| A Virtual Event | October 18 - 20

This fully virtual three-day event covers an array of topics to showcase the trends in online  learning.  Join us as we look to engage with you and help you enhance  your understanding and approach to online learning.

Registration for the NC3ADL 2023 Conference is now open! Join the NC3ADL Executive Board and colleagues from across the state as we host a completely virtual, three-day evet. With the theme "Distance Learning: A New Wave," we aim to show off the amazing things you’re doing in distance learning and facilitate discussions that motivate you to consider a new approach to accessible, affordable, equitable, and innovative education.

Register now to engage with us October 18 - 20! $FREE for members; $30 for non-members.

Want to show off your ideas? Be a part of the NC3ADL virtual scene by submitting an RFP today! (RFP deadline September 1.)

The NC3ADL Executive Board is excited to announce our keynote speaker for the 2023 Distance Learning: A New Wave virtual conference.

Dr. Maria Andersen has spent most of her career teaching, writing curriculum, and developing digital products for learning. Dr. Andersen has degrees in Chemistry, Environmental Biology, Mathematics, Business Administration, and Education Leadership. After 10 years as a college professor, she stepped out of academia to embrace online learning and the underlying technologies behind it. Dr. Andersen worked in the EdTech industry for 10 years, including working as the Director of Learning Design at WGU and founding and bringing a company (Coursetune) to a successful exit. Recently Dr. Andersen returned to the classroom, having new teaching adventures teaching with AI tools in K-12 middle and high school.

Session topics are available below:

10/18/2023 - Wednesday 1:00 - 1:50

• Avatars and Virtual World Interactions 
• Empowering Minds Through Sound: Crafting Compelling Educational Podcasts 

10/18/2023 - Wednesday 2:00 - 2:50

• Harnessing Real-Time Feedback for Online Courses 
• Ride the Wave: Increase Student Engagement by Incorporating Interactive, Student-Centered Tech Tools into Your Online Classes

10/18/2023 - Wednesday 3:00 - Until

Keynote: Dr. Maria Andersen

10/19/2023 - Thursday 10:00 - 10:50

• Campuswide Collaboration for Online Course Redesign 
• Hacking the Gen Z Wave
• Using Harmonize Forums to Build Online Communities  

10/19/2023 - Thursday 11:00 - 11:50

• Don't be Salty - Syllabus Templates and Academic Freedom Can Ride the Same Wave**   Building an Engaging Virtual Classroom with Microsoft Teams
• Integrating Information and Communications Technology Literacy into Distance Learning Courses  
• Online Group Projects- The Struggle is Real! 

10/19/2023 - Thursday 1:30 - 2:20

• From Boomers to TikTokers: Creating Engaging and Equitable Courses for Learners of All Ages 
• Building a Trusting Environment in Online Courses and Beyond
•  I <3 ChatGPT! (and so should you...)  

10/19/2023 - Thursday 2:30 - 3:20

• Stoked for Synchronous Online Instruction 
• Culturally Relevant Teaching 
• Focus Local:  Engaging Students Virtually 

10/19/2023 - Thursday 3:30 - 4:20

• Engaging Students with Instructional Technology 
• How to Reachum - Consistently Max Out Student Engagement in the Virtual Classroom 
• Modernizing and Demystifying OER in Community Colleges and Beyond 

10/20/2023 - Friday 10:00

Impact Award Ceremony and Business Meeting 

To learn more about each session, please access the Conference Agenda here.

Distance Learning: A New Wave| A Virtual Event | October 18 - 20

Free Spring Distance Learning Workshops - March 23-24 

This free, fully virtual two-day  event covers an array of topics to showcase the trends in online  learning.  Join us as we look to engage with you and help you enhance  your understanding and approach to online learning.

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the latest trends and join in the conversation!

Register today!

Session topics include:

• Grading for Growth
• VR Labs for Chemistry
• HyFlex Unboxed
• ChatGPT
• Security for EdTech Tools

View the complete workshop agenda (PDF)

*Prize  drawing for each session will be randomly drawn and a grand prize will  be drawn at the close of the event.  Must be online/present to win.
*Sessions will be recorded for later viewing.

Alternate links:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:c04b0bd8-81be-38df-a830-216393930b3f

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kvoanxnNRw28TtV6u8fnVQ