Distance Teaching
25 points	Demonstrates creativity and an innovative approach to learning.
25 points	Includes high quality visual and support materials that show evidence that instructional design was a consideration in their development.
25 points	Demonstrates interaction with program participants and inspires learning in a given subject.
25 points	Demonstrates a positive impact on the targeted community of learners.
Distance Learning Programming
40 points	Appropriateness of the program:
	• makes use of the chosen form of electronic media to its best advantage; • provides student support services necessary to make delivery effective; • involves faculty effectively; • shows creativity or innovation;
40 points	Success of the program:
	• meets its designated goals and objectives; • demonstrates a comprehensive distance learning program service (regional,
		state-wide, or multi-state);
	• is easily accessible to the identified student audience; • received positive response from students as demonstrated in evaluations; • shows quality in marketing and promotion, as appropriate.
20 points	Overall impact of the program on the targeted community of learners.
Most Outstanding Achievement by an Individual The nominee must have demonstrated significant contributions in one or more of the following areas:
1. research and writing that have been recognized as making a contribution to the field of
distance learning;
2. leadership activities such as regional, national and international presentations and speeches;
3. recognition by and service to education, technology and distance learning organizations;
4. leadership activities that have contributed to a better understanding of distance learning, have resulted in cooperative efforts with other organizations, or have brought about specific improvements in distance learning methods.

Visit www.usdla.org for additional information and other forms regarding the 2004 USDLA Awards Program or email 2004USDLAAwardsInfo@usdla.org

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The United States Distance Learning Association, the nation’s premier distance learning association presents the 2004 USDLA Distance Learning Awards with the issuance of its 2004 Distance Learning Awards Call for Nominations beginning January 19, 2004. Deadline for all nomination packages must be received by Monday, May 10, 2004. This year's 2004 USDLA Distance Learning Awards will be presented on Tuesday, October 12, at the 2004 Fall Training and Online Learning Conference, held at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, California. The prestigious USDLA Distance Learning Awards are presented to distance learning professionals, organizations, companies and institutions for Excellence in Distance Learning Teaching, Excellence in Distance Learning Programming and Outstanding Individual Achievements. The annual awards, now in its fifth year is created to acknowledge major accomplishments in distance learning and to highlight those instructors, programs, and professionals who have achieved and demonstrated extraordinary achievements through distance learning. Individuals are recognized for their scholarly research and writing, leadership activities, service, and / or contributions to a better understanding of distance learning. Awards are presented in three areas, which include Excellence in Distance Learning Teaching; Excellence in Distance Learning Programming; and Most Outstanding Achievements by an Individual. Categories include PreK-12, Corporate, Government, Higher Education and Telehealth.

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