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What Is National Distance Learning Week?
National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) is an annual celebration held each November to recognize the impact and innovation of distance education. The week highlights the transformative power of online learning, instructional technology, and digital pedagogy in expanding access to education.
NDLW is coordinated nationally by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA), bringing together institutions, educators, instructional designers, and technology professionals from across the country.
How COLTT Participates
Each fall, the Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology (COLTT) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley participates in National Distance Learning Week by offering:
- Curated webinar sessions from national organizations
- Faculty and staff presentations highlighting innovative practices
- Sessions on instructional technology tools and emerging strategies
- Practical workshops focused on online teaching excellence
- Opportunities to explore accessibility, engagement, and quality standards
Our programming may include sessions hosted by USDLA, internal UTRGV presentations, or a combination of both.
When Does It Take Place?
National Distance Learning Week takes place every fall in November.
As November approaches, this page will be updated with:
- Event dates
- Session descriptions
- Registration details
- Speaker information
- Zoom links and participation instructions
Stay Connected
Updates will be posted here as details become available.
If you have ideas for presenting during National Distance Learning Week or would like to collaborate with COLTT, please contact us.