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Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

office of the university provost, vice provost for academic affairs

Providing leadership, coordination, management and support for

eLearning at Virginia Tech

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Workshops hosted by IDDL:


Spring Brown Bag Lunch Series

In an effort to create a sense of community among university online teaching faculty, the Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning began offering monthly brown bag lunch discussions in the fall of 2009. Due to the overwhelming positive response that we have received we will continue the series through the spring semester. Come learn from proven online teaching faculty and offer your own suggestions as well. Each month we will discuss a different topic as an experienced online instructor facilitates the discussion. We are excited to announce the following instructor led brown bag lunch discussions:



Scaling Large Classes

Scaling Large Classes for the Online Classroom

To register for this Brown Bag Lunch Session click here.

Facilitator: Sue Hagedorn
Contact: Aaron Bond

Date: Wednesday, January 20
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Torgerson 1100

Instructing large classes can be a daunting task in the traditional classroom setting. Teaching large classes in the online environment has its own set of unique issues. Join Sue as she discusses issues related to teaching large courses in the online classroom and proven solutions.

Expanding Access

Expanding Access through Online Education

To register for this Brown Bag Lunch Session click here.

Facilitator: Cosby Steele Rogers
Contact: Aaron Bond

Date: Thursday, February 18
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: University Gateway Center, Distance Learning and Summer Session Conference Room

The goal for distance learning has always been to provide access to quality instruction. Expanding course access can lead to increased enrollments. Join Cosby as she describes how she led an initiative to move a group of human development course online.

Crossing International Boundaries

Crossing International Boundaries with Technology

To register for this Brown Bag Lunch Session click here.

Facilitator: Henry Quesada
Contact: Aaron Bond

Date: Wednesday, March 17
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Torgerson 1120

There are many distance learning tools that promote interaction in the online course. Such tools are necessary in order to reach international students not on campus. Join us as Henry discusses tools and strategies for teaching international students online.

Hybrid Courses

Using Distance Learning Tools to Teach Hybrid Courses

To register for this Brown Bag Lunch Session click here.

Facilitator: Leigh McCue
Contact: Aaron Bond

Date: Thursday, April 15
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: University Gateway Center, Distance Learning and Summer Session Conference Room

Distance learning tools can drastically improve traditional classes. Utilizing eLearning tools in the traditional class increases student-instructor interaction and can expand access to course materials. Join Leigh as she describes her success with blending online course tools in her face to face classes.

Overcoming Barriers

Overcoming Barriers to Online Teaching

To register for this Brown Bag Lunch Session click here.

Facilitator: Stevan Jackson
Contact: Aaron Bond

Date: Thursday, May 20
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Torgerson 1120

Technology can often serve as a barrier to effective online instruction. Ever changing advancements in technology can deter many from exploring new distance learning tools. Join us as we explore new trends in distance learning tools while discussing potential barriers and solutions.


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