USDLA National Distance Learning Week

Join us for NDLW 2025! This year’s theme is The Great AI Disequilibrium, so if you have felt a little shaken by all of the rapid changes and need some help finding your balance, we have a full week of programming to help.

Each day starts at 11am ET with some of the USDLA Crew, including Farah Bennani and Kae Novak hosting the Online Daily Show, a chance to network and discuss topics of the day. Bring your ideas, questions, and a beverage. The rest of the week’s schedule is as follows:

Monday November 3
12 pm Noon ET
AI: The Great Disequilibrium Panel
Chris Luchs, Community College of Denver and Jim Vernon, Aims Community College
1 pm ET
AI for All Minds: Lessons from Neurodiversity to Transform Learning
Josh Penzell, Founder & CEO, Imagination Applied

Tuesday November 4
12 pm Noon ET
AI: Friend or Foe for Learning & Development?
Michael Lampe, UCHealth and Adam Barragato, Bien-Air Medical Technologies
1 pm ET
Reframing RSI: Your Best Defense Against AI Misuse
Marcus Popetz, Harmonize and Alyson Mike

Wednesday November 5
12 pm Noon ET
Finding the Balance: Addressing the AI Disequilibrium
Matt Stilwell, Front Range Community College
1 pm ET
Creating the Conditions for Student Voice and Agency in Online Learning
Dr. Heather Young,University of Florida; Debra Olbeding,Yellowdig; Victoria Dela Cruz, Yellowdig and Alessandra Puilen, Yellowdig

Thursday November 6
12 pm Noon ET
See, Ask, Discover: Bringing Experts & Experiences to Your Learners in Real Time
Allyson Mitchell, Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration
1 pm ET
Panel Discussion: Building Peer Connections and Social Capital in Online Learning
Katy Kappler, InScribe, Sarah Rasmussen, Dakota State University, and Nathan Watson, Lindenwood University

Friday November 7
12 pm Noon - 2 pm
The AI Transforming Learning and Launching Careers
Dr. Robbie Melton, Tennessee State University

For complete session information and to learn more about this annual event, visit NDLW on our website.