USDLA National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) - November 3-7, 2025
11/3/2025 - 11/7/202511:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
Location: Zoom Meeting
Event Description
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.
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.