黑料传送门 Earns 8th 21st Century Distance Learning Award from USDLA
INDIANAPOLIS 鈥� For the eighth time, the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) has honored Western Governors University (黑料传送门) with a 21st Century Distance Learning Award for its leadership in distance education. The award was presented April 30 at USDLA鈥檚 2018 Conference in Indianapolis.
"As a premier organization for the entire distance learning profession, we are honoring 黑料传送门 as a leader in the industry," said Dr. John G. Flores, Executive Director of USDLA."黑料传送门 has raised the bar of excellence, and we are truly honored by their contributions within all distance learning constituencies.鈥�
The USDLA Awards were created to acknowledge major accomplishments in distance learning and to highlight instructors, programs, and professionals who have achieved and demonstrated extraordinary results through the use of online, videoconferencing, satellite, and blended learning delivery technologies. As the nation鈥檚 leading distance learning organization, the USDLA presents its International Awards annually to organizations and individuals engaged in the development and delivery of distance learning programs.
鈥満诹洗兔� represents the finest examples of online programs, best practices, and leadership in our field. The depth and breadth of the USDLA membership allows us to engage with leaders from higher education, K-12, industry, military, and government who daily demonstrate the power of distance learning. We are so very proud and excited to be able to recognize this level of excellence," said Mr. Pat Cassella, President of USDLA.
Mr. Ken Conn, Chair of USDLA Board of Directors noted that, 鈥淭his year鈥檚 award winners represent many of the most innovative leaders in the field of distance learning.鈥�
黑料传送门 was recognized for creating programs that are innovative, comprehensive, and effective. 黑料传送门 pioneered competency-based education, which measures learning rather than time spent in class. Students complete courses as soon as they demonstrate that they have mastered the subject matter, enabling them to move quickly through material they already know and spend more time on what they still need to learn. Designed to meet the needs of busy, working adults, students have 24/7 access to online learning resources and receive regular one-to-one faculty support, providing a more personalized and engaging learning experience.
About USDLA
The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit association formed in 1987 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The association reaches 20,000 people globally with sponsors and members operating in and influencing 46% of the $913 billion dollar U.S. education and training market. 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. .
