APSU to celebrate National Distance Learning Week with several events 11/3/2009
Austin Peay State University will celebrate National Distance Learning Week, Nov. 9-13, with several events planned.
The week will kick off with the fourth annual Innovative Professor Conference on Monday, Nov. 9 and Tuesday, Nov. 10. Online faculty will be able to take advantage of a variety of workshops and concurrent session presentations specifically for the distance-learning professional.
Throughout the week, all registered APSU students are invited to participate in the Student Scavenger Hunt. Students who find everything on the list will have an opportunity to qualify for prizes. The hunt closes at noon, Friday, Nov. 13, with the winner to be announced at 4 p.m.
The Distance Education Showcase will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the Morgan University Center lobby. Everyone is invited to learn more about distance education.
On Thursday, Nov. 12 in the Morgan University Center Ballroom, the Online Faculty Luncheon will be held to show appreciation for APSU’s online faculty. The event, by invitation only, will include the announcement of the 2009-10 Innovative Professor Award recipient.
NDLW will conclude Friday, Nov. 13 with the Multimedia Lab Open House from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the lab’s new location in the McReynolds Building, Room 102. Those attending will be able to explore the new facility, see what new tools are available and meet the distance education staff.
For more information, call the APSU Center for Extended and Distance Education at (931) 221-7816 or go online to http://www.apsu.edu/ext_ed/NDLW_Week_Schedule_2009.aspx. -- Melony Shemberger
