Distance Learning Resource Guide:
Education and Technology Issues

ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Association of Christian Continuing Education Schools and Seminaries (ACCESS)
Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229
Telephone: (205) 726-2398
Fax: (205) 726-2080
E-mail: gsmorris@samford.edu
Publications: ACCESS (newsletter), Monographs
Conferences: Annual
Internet: http://www.accessweb.org
     Recognizing that most adults cannot be extracted from the context of their work and ministry and family lives to pursue necessary and/or desired further training in a residential environment, 70 institutions of higher learning have formed this consortium dedicated to distance education and other nontraditional modes of educational delivery. Courses, supporting publications, and services are provided for members, students, and educators.

ADEC Distance Education Consortium
C218 Animal Science Building Lincoln, NE 68583
Telephone: (402) 472-7000
Fax: (402) 472-9060
E-mail: jpoley@unl.edu
Publications: Quick Bytes newsletter
Internet: http://www.adec.edu/
     An international consortium of state universities and land grant institutions providing high quality and economic distance education programs and services via the latest and most appropriate information technologies.

American Center for the Study of Distance Education (ACSDE)
College of Education, The Pennsylvania State University, 110 Rackley Building, University Park, PA 16802-3202
Telephone: (814) 863-3764
Fax: (814) 865-5878
Publications: The American Journal of Distance Education (journal); ACSDE Research Monographs (monograph series), Readings in Distance Education.
Conferences/Meetings: Symposiums and annual conferences.
Internet: http://www.ed.psu.edu/acsde/
     Seeks to promote distance education research, study, scholarship, and teaching and to serve as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of knowledge about distance learning. ASDE's two major functions are now in two departments within Penn State; The American Journal of Distance Education is published by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
P.O. Box 3728, Norfolk, VA 23514
Telephone: 757-623-7588
Fax: 703-997-8760
E-mail: info@aace.org
Publications: International Journal on E-Learning, Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, Journal of Interactive Learning Research, Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, Information Technology Annual, Educational Technology Review
Conferences: Conference proceedings available on CD-ROM
Internet: http://www.aace.org/
     Founded in 1981, AACE is an international, educational and professional not-for profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge, theory, and quality of learning and teaching at all levels with information technology. AACE encourages scholarly inquiry related to information technology in education and the dissemination of research results through publications, conferences, societies and chapters, and inter-organizational projects.

The Association for Applied Interactive Multimedia
P.O. Box 892, Charleston, SC 29402
E-mail: seayj@cofc.edu
Publications: Syllabus (monthly)
Conferences: Annual
Internet: http://www.aaim.org/
     Created to support professionals who use and develop interactive multimedia for education and training, AAIM brings together through communication, workshops, conferences, and this web site practicing multimedia professionals, educators, trainers, and those considering using multimedia and related applications.

Association for Educational Communications and Technology
1800 N. Stonelake Dr. Suite 2, Bloomington, IN 47408
Telephone: (877) 677-AECT
Fax: (812) 355-7675
Publications: Tech Trends for Leaders in Education and Training (journal); Educational Technology Research and Development (journal); Interpersonal Computing and Technology (IPCTJ) (electronic journal); Handbook for Research and Educational Technology (on-line); Getting Started in Instructional Technology (on-line).
Conferences/Meetings: AECT National Convention and InCite Exposition; AECT Leadership Conference; AECT Professional Seminars.
Internet: http://www.aect.org/
     Focused on providing leadership in educational communications and technology, this international education association links professionals holding a common interest in the use of educational technology and its application to the learning process.

The Distance and Education Training Council (DETC)
1601 18th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20009
Telephone: (202) 234-5100
Fax: (202) 332-1386
E-mail: detc@detc.org
Publications: Free publications (mail or download); monographs on accreditation, course development, evaluator training, among other topics.
Internet: http://www.detc.org/
     Supporting standards and accreditation for distance study/correspondence programs, this non-profit educational association also serves as an information clearinghouse.

The Education Coalition (TEC)
31 Segovia, San Clemente, CA 92672
Telephone: (949) 369-3867
Fax: (949) 369-3865
E-mail: TECemail@aol.com
Publications: newsletter (on-line)
Internet: http://www.tecweb.org
TEC works to create new public educational systems, models and partnerships. The coalition serves as a focus for development, dissemination, research, advocacy and funding related to educational change and the use of technologies.

Instructional Telecommunications Council (ITC)
(Formerly: Instructional Telecommunications Consortium; Task Force on Using Mass Media AACC)
One Dupont Circle NW, Ste. 410, Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 293-3110
Fax: (202) 833-2467
E-Mail: cdalziel@aacc.nche.edu
Publications: Federal Disability Law and Distance Learning (report); ITC News (newsletter).
Conferences/Meetings: annual conference (exhibits) - always Fall.
Internet: http://www.itcnetwork.org/
"...Leadership, information and resources to expand and enhance distance learning through the effective use of technology." The not-for-profit association focuses on meeting the needs of community colleges and other postsecondary institutions by monitoring and representing members' interests re: legislative activity and policies affecting instructional telecommunications use; disseminating information concerning technology-enhanced instruction; conducting research and compiling statistics.

International Center for Distance Learning (ICDL)
The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1908 653537
Fax: +44 1908 654173
E-mail: icdl-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Publications: ICDL Update (newsletter).
Conferences/Meetings: Listing of upcoming conferences on distance learning available on Web site
Internet: http://www-icdl.open.ac.uk/
This documentation center specializes in collecting and disseminating information on distance education worldwide. Services include distance education database available on CD-ROM and on-line, and a research library with collections on distance education and open learning.

International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)
Gjerdrums vei 12, N-0486 Oslo 4. Norway
Telephone: +47 22 02 81 70
Fax: +47 22 02 81 61
E-mail: icde@icde.no
Publications: Conference book (periodic); Open Praxis (journal); Bulletin; ODIN (on-line newsletter for members).
Conferences/Meetings: ICDE World Conference (exhibits) - every 2-3 years.
Internet: http://www.icde.org
     Information on distance learning programs such as proprietary and government correspondence schools, rural development projects, educational broadcasting, extension or external studies departments, teleconferencing networks, open universities, consortia of traditional institutions, community education projects, publishers, instructional packages for computers, and satellite linkages is provided. Acts as a clearinghouse and provides advisory services. Monitors and takes part in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) activities. A data bank on distance education institutions is being developed.

International Society for Technology in Education
480 Charnelton Street, Eugene, OR 97401
Telephone: (800) 336-5191
Fax: (541) 302-3778
E-mail: iste@iste.org
Publications: Journal of Research on Technology in Education (JRTE)
Conferences: Collaborates with other organizations and associations to provide workshops and seminars.
Internet: http://www.iste.org
     Promotes appropriate uses of information technology to support and improve learning, teaching, and administration in K-12 education and teacher education.

Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT)
50 Culpeper Street, Warrenton VA 20186
Telephone: 540-347-0055
Fax: 540-349-3169
E-mail: info@lti.org
Publications: professional journals, newsletter
Conferences: Education Technology annual conference
Internet: http://www.salt.org/
     SALT is oriented to professionals whose work requires knowledge and communication in the field of instructional technology, with membership keyed to the interest and experience of the individual.

United States Distance Learning Association
Virtual site
140 Gould Street, Ste 200B, Needham, MA 02494
Telephone: (800) 275-5162
Fax: 781-453-2389
E-mail: kruggiero@usdla.org
Publications: ED (journal), USDLA Journal (on-line), National Policy Recommendations.
Conferences/Meetings: e-Learning Conference and Expo
Internet: http://www.usdla.org
     Non-profit organization promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training. Serves K-12 education, higher education, continuing education, corporate training, and military and government training.

Selected State Distance Learning Networks

Florida Distance Learning Association
E-mail: mhavriluk@illuminactive.com
Internet: http://www.fdla.com/
     A non-profit association formed to promote the development and application of distance learning in the public and private sectors and all levels of education: K-12, area education agencies, higher education, continuing education, information sciences, corporate training and education, and the military.

Iowa Distance Learning Association
P.O. Box 65641, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Telephone: (515) 271-2183
Fax: (515) 271-4812
E-mail: idla1@aol.com
Publications: Thread (quarterly newsletter)
Conferences: Annual
Internet: http://www.idla.org/
     Brings together professionals in distance learning areas from education, corporate training, government and military organizations to share experience, knowledge, and expertise to better serve lifelong learners.

Maryland Distance Learning Association
7362 Calhoun Place, Rockville, MD 20855
Telephone: (240) 314-3031
Fax: (240) 314-3007
E-mail: buddy.muse@marylanddla.org
Conferences: Annual conference
Internet: http://www.marylanddla.org/
     This chapter of the United States Distance Learning Association is comprised of Professionals who advocate and promote the coordination and use of distance learning in Maryland and throughout the region.

Michigan Association for Distance Learning
Publications: Bi-annual newsletters
Conferences: Collaborates with Educational Telecommunications of Michigan (ETOM) and Southeastern Michigan Television Education Consortium (SEMTEC) to put on statewide conferences
Internet: http://home.voyager.net/madl/
     A non-profit, professional organization of persons interested in distance learning for the State of Michigan. The goals of the association are to gather data on the utilization of distance learning, to act as a conduit for those seeking information, assistance or technical advise about distance learning and to represent the interest of distance learning in Michigan.

Missouri Distance Learning Association (MoDLA)
Suite 404 Humphreys, Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Telephone: 660-543-8724
Fax: 660-543-8333
E-mail: losmith@cmsu1.edu
Internet:
     Promotes the effective application of distance learning strategies to maximize access, equity, and quality of educational resources for teachers and learners of all ages.

Oklahoma Distance Learning Association
PO Box 720594, Norman, OK 73070-4442
Telephone: (405) 325-6882
Fax: (405) 325-7687
Publications: Newsletter
Conferences: Annual conference, annual conference in distance teaching and learning
Internet: http://www.odla.org/
     Seeks to promote the development and application of distance learning in education and training in Oklahoma.

South Carolina Partnership for Distance Education
1101 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone: (803) 737-3682
Fax: (803) 737-3680
E-mail: kfinger@scetv.org
Conferences: Partnership sponsored events
Internet: http://www.sc-partnership.org/
     A voluntary, collaborative organization with the purpose of increasing access to education for all the state's citizens through the use of technology. An organization of the Governor's Information Resource Council, the Partnership is a consortium of public and independent higher education institutions, preK-12 school districts, public libraries, governmental agencies, businesses, industries, and health care organizations.

Texas Distance Learning Association
Telephone: (979) 458-6041
Fax: (979) 845-8695
Publications: TxDLA Newsletter
Conferences: Annual conference
Internet: http://www.txdla.org
     Membership is open to all individuals, statewide, nationwide, and around the world, who are interested in promoting the sensible application of distance learning strategies to maximize access, equity, and quality of educational resources for teachers and learners of all ages.