National Distance Learning Week
This year, National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) is from November 4 to 8. NDLW was created to bring greater awareness to distance learning. At Montgomery College (MC), we want to recognize our leaders and faculty who are working together to give our students the best learning experience in their distance learning courses. Our online degrees have received numerous awards over the years, and many of our faculty have completed the Quality Matters (QM) program. The QM program is a national program that identifies online courses that have been reviewed and have passed the required standards to be recognized as a high-quality online course.
The reason distance learning has grown, especially here at MC, is because of the convenience it offers students from a scheduling standpoint. Distance learning allows them to schedule classes and complete their study when they're working or when they're dealing with family issues. Distance learning offers flexibility in the students’ lives.
- MC has 39 fully online degrees and certificatesnew window (22 degrees and 17 certificates)
- 980 online and remote sections in 393 courses were offered in Fall 2024
- 476 individual faculty in Fall 2024 teaching online or remote courses
- Students representing 16 states and the District of Columbia took online or remote courses in Fall 2024
Faculty and staff are invited to attend the events for the week to celebrate National Distance Learning Week.
MC Online: Transforming Teaching and Learning
Facilitator: Dr. Shinta Hernandez
12:00-1:00 PM
MC Online is Montgomery College’s newly branded virtual campus, representing the institution’s commitment to providing flexible, accessible, and robust online and remote education. In this session, participants will learn about MC Online’s initiatives, priorities, and strategies that continue to position the College as a leader in online education.
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Digital Tools for Enhanced Teaching and Learning
Facilitators: Dr. Christine Crefton and Nghi Nguyen
2:00-3:00 PM
In this speed session, participants can learn about the variety of digital tools that can be used in the virtual environment to enhance their teaching strategies and their students’ learning experiences. Digital tools include Pressbooks, Padlet, and Microsoft Whiteboard.
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Making Accessibility Accessible: Implementing ADA Title II Updates at Montgomery College
Facilitator: Dr. Paul Miller
4:00-5:00 PM
This presentation provides an overview of Montgomery College's approach to meeting the updated ADA Title II digital accessibility requirements. It explores the Universal Design Center's initiatives, including the CLEAR framework (Caption Everything, Logical Layout, Easy to Read, Alt Text for Images, Responsive Design), aimed at making accessibility achievable for faculty and staff. Through practical examples, it demonstrates how the college is transforming compliance into an opportunity for inclusivity and leadership in accessibility.
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National Distance Learning Week Info Table
Stop by our info table for a chance to play fun trivia and win small prizes!
- Takoma Park/Silver Spring, 10:00-11:00 AM, ST Atrium
- Germantown, 12:00-1:00 PM, SA Atrium
- Rockville, 2:00-3:00 PM, SV Atrium
Earn and Learn! Unlocking Student Post-Completion Success with Career Coach
Facilitators: Dr. John Hamman and Ken Nelson
2:00-3:00 PM
Participate in a live demonstration of Career Coach and explore its innovative features and applications. This workshop will include a case study demonstrating how Career Coach supports student career success. Participants will leave with practical knowledge on using Career Coach to help you or others discover career paths connected to educational goals. Open to all – students, employees, and community members!
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Legal and Ethical Considerations in Online Education Leadership (Sponsored by MOLLI)
Facilitators: Dr. Van Davis, Chief Strategy Officer, WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies
(WCET)
10:00-11:00 AM
In the ever-expanding landscape of online education, higher education leaders face a multitude of legal and ethical challenges. This informative webinar is tailored for all leaders and decision-makers who aim to navigate the complex intersection of legal compliance and ethical considerations in the online learning environment. Participants will see an insightful exploration of key issues, best practices, and strategies to ensure ethical leadership and legal compliance in online education.
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Annual Colloquium for the eFaculty Fellowship for Dual Enrollment
Facilitators: Dr. Shinta Hernandez, Akima Rogers, and Dr. Vedham Karpakakunjaram
12:00-2:30 PM
This in-person event is an annual colloquium that showcases faculty projects that were developed during the eFaculty Fellowship for Dual Enrollment. Lunch will be provided. RSVP is required.
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Montgomery College has students taking online classes from various states that include California, Hawaii, Ohio, Missouri, Texas, and Washington. View a map of our online studentsnew window!
If you want to learn more about teaching a distance education class, email dl@montgomerycollege.edu.