Events
Digital Learningpalooza
Rocking Professional Growth for Virtual Educators Fall 2024
Digital Learningpalooza 2024 will be the ultimate virtual bash for all you digital learning aficionados out there!
So mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready to rock your socks off with us in October 2024!
Trust us, you won't want to miss this party!
Executive Committee Retreat '24
Digital Learning Collaborative Executive Committee members are invited to gather in Phoenix, Arizona on October 28th and 29th for our annual retreat. The meeting will begin mid-afternoon on Monday the 28th and end mid-afternoon Tuesday the 29th.
The Retreat will host digital learning leaders from across the country and include a variety of interactive sessions focusing on key opportunities and challenges. The agenda will include small breakout sessions where you can dig deep into the issues you face as a leader. There will also be ample informal networking time so you can connect with colleagues.
You must be a premium DLC member to attend - interested in joining? Check out our membership options!
New Rules for Federal Disability Rights - Preparing Right Now to Meet New Requirements
November 14, 2024
3:00pm ET
THIS WEBINAR WILL NOT BE RECORDED!
Join us for an essential webinar that dives into the implications of the newly amended regulation Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, addressing the soon-to-be-required accessibility for people with disabilities of almost all web content and mobile apps. This interactive session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate and comply with significant changes. Gain insights from our expert panel, including a leading researcher, a representative from the Office for Civil Rights, and an experienced accessibility consultant.
Whether you are an educator, administrator, or advocate, this webinar will provide actionable steps to ensure your institution or organization is prepared for tomorrow's challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and make a positive impact on disability rights and accessibility.
Level Up: How Online and Hybrid Schools are Leading the eSports Revolution
December 12, 2024
3:00pm ET
Discover the exciting world of eSports in education! Join our interactive webinar to explore how online and hybrid schools are successfully implementing and expanding eSports programs. This growing trend is not only engaging students but also fostering teamwork, strategic thinking, and digital skills.
Hear from representatives of a national eSports organization and leaders from online schools with thriving eSports teams. They will share their insights, strategies, and experiences in building and sustaining successful programs. Don't miss this chance to level up your knowledge and bring the eSports revolution to your school or program!
Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC)
DLAC is the premier global digital learning conference. DLAC attendees are school and district leaders, online and hybrid school teachers, policy advocates, NGOs, providers, entrepreneurs, and others creating many of the most innovative options for students. These include district online and hybrid schools, charter schools, private schools, state virtual schools, microschools, independent study, and many other forms and flavors.
We know that digital tools and resources aren't silver bullets that magically transform education. But when creative educators use technology to create and scale learning outside walls and bell schedules, students see more opportunities and achieve better outcomes.
Securing the Digital Classroom: Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies for Schools
September 12, 2024
3:00-4:00pm ET
This month’s Digital Learning Collaborative webinar panel will be sharing their insights and lessons learned around the Cybersecurity threats facing today's connected school environments. We’ll discuss the ways you can take a proactive approach to reduce risks and prevent attacks. Learn what you need to be aware of when safeguarding students, teachers, and administrators from online threats, and how you can be better prepared. Together with our panel, we’ll delve into this timely topic.
Building Community in a Virtual Learning Environment: A Backstage Pass
August 29, 2024
3:00pm ET
"Backstage Pass to Better Learning: A Community Remix Challenge" invites educators to explore best practices of online community building in digital learning environments. This high-energy webinar aims to equip participants with innovative strategies for fostering engagement and connection for all stakeholders involved in virtual learning.
Learning objectives:
Identify key components of successful online learning communities
Explore creative approaches to student engagement in digital spaces
Develop strategies for adapting community-building techniques to diverse learner groups
By attending, you'll gain fresh perspectives on digital learning, expand your toolkit of engagement strategies, and connect with fellow educators passionate about creating vibrant online learning spaces. Join us for this energizing session and get a backstage view of the future of digital education!
Please note, this event is being hosted by edWeb, and sponsored by the DLC. Registration is through the edWeb portal, linked below.
Hybrid Community Meeting
June 19, 2024
3:00pm ET
The K-12 Hybrid Schools in Action team is thrilled to invite you to a community gathering where we will spotlight the innovative practices, remarkable achievements, and heartwarming stories from this past year. As we draw the curtain on another eventful school year, it’s time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the journey of learning, growth, and resilience that our students, educators, and communities have experienced. Join us as we engage in thoughtful discussions about the challenges overcome, lessons learned, and the resilience demonstrated by our community.
Design and Refine Community Meeting
June 18, 2024
3:00pm ET
When the Best Practices Design & Refine Community members are asked, “What Keeps You Up at Night?” attendance is often at the top of the list! Join the June Best Practices meeting for an in-depth discussion around how virtual schools and programs in our network are tackling this issue with creative solutions.
DLC Research Community Meeting
Join us for the Research Community Meeting! Dive into the latest trends and recent research with your fellow digital learning researchers. This is a prime opportunity to network, collaborate on innovative projects, and talk about all things digital learning research.
DLC Design & Refine Community Meeting
Keeping all the Plates in the Air: Internal Systems for Workflow/Process Management
Are you juggling many plates and keeping them in the air in your online setting? Do you have great internal processes and workflow systems in your online school that you are willing to share? Join the Design and Refine Best Practices Community as Mary Fluharty, Bruce Friend, and Kim Loomis lead the conversation around effective project management in the online setting.
Webinar: The Policy Puzzle: National Trends and State Policy Insights
Thursday, May 9, 2024
3-4pm ET/ 12-1pm PT
As virtual education continues to evolve, what policy implications are arising? This month’s Digital Learning Collaborative webinar will examine the digital learning landscape across the U.S. and provide key insights on emerging policies, trends, and issues impacting online, blended, and digital education. Discover how state legislatures and departments of education are addressing digital equity gaps, funding models, curriculum standards, teacher training and support, student engagement and outcomes, data privacy and security, and more. Join our panel as they lead a discussion around strategic policy perspectives that will help inform decisions at local, state, and national levels.