Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

Three-person interdisciplinary team receives 2013 XCaliber Award

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The team's innovative cyber game challenges students in genetic and economic principles.

Tom Sanchez to collaborate with Ohio State professor on massive open online course

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

TechniCity is a free, four-week massive open online course, or MOOC, that begins May 4. It will explore how networks, sensors and mobile technologies allow for new approaches to address the challenges facing modern cities. More than 14,000 people from around the world have already registered for the course.

U.S. News hails Virginia Tech's Masters of Information Technology degree program for 2013

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

U.S. News & World Report has again honored Virginia Tech's online Master of Information Technology degree program as one of the nation's best distance-learning courses.

Growing demands for healthcare information technology professionals spark online course offering

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Lara Khansa, an assistant professor in the Department of Business Information Technology, stepped up to the charge to develop and teach the university's first-ever Healthcare Information Technology graduate course online during the 2012 summer semester.

Dawn Stoneking joins Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Dawn Stoneking has been appointed assistant director for finance and external initiatives for the Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning. In this role, she manages the financial operations and new program feasibility planning for all programs.

Provost course development fund supports new online courses for the 2012-13 academic year

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Development of four courses for online delivery was recently funded through the Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning's Provost Course Development Fund. This fund provides financial support to develop new online courses, or to considerably remodel or revitalize an existing course.

University's six-year distance learning strategic plan unveiled

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The university's 2012-18 distance learning strategic plan, a document representing the contributions and perspectives of more than 20 university community steering committee members who met in working groups over the summer, is available for review.

Interdisciplinary approach taken to enrich Hokie SPA experience

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

By definition, Hokie SPA is "a tool for students, faculty, and staff to view academic, financial, and other pertinent information about their relationship with Virginia Tech."

Summer to be busier than ever thanks to increased enrollment and Virginia Tech Summer Academy

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

As of May 16, more than 8,900 students were enrolled in both summer sessions, up from 8,750 last year. More than 180 students have applied to participate in the first-ever Virginia Tech Summer Academy.

U.S. News hails Virginia Tech's online master's program among nation's best in debut list

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

U.S. News and World Report has honored Virginia Tech's online Masters of Information Technology program as among the nation's best in its debut 2012 Top Online Education rankings.

C-SPAN3 to air Beverly Bunch-Lyons lecture on American History TV, Dec. 17 and 18

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Taped on the Blacksburg campus in October, Bunch-Lyons gave the lecture to undergraduate students enrolled in African American History Part 1, a course she teaches online from her office in the National Capital Region.

Engineering undergraduate reflects on her Summer Session experience

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The option of graduating early was a major factor for Bradberry when she enrolled for the Virginia Tech Summer I 2011 semester.

Virginia Tech Online offers innovative, high-demand courses

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The undergraduate distance learning program at Virginia Tech continues to increase in popularity among students since its start in 1998 as it offers schedule flexibility and accessibility, while also providing a variety of courses to fulfill requirements or electives.

Online instructional technology degree creates a world of opportunity

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Virginia Tech's Instructional Technology Master of Arts online degree has earned a reputation for being a quality, results-driven program.

Wanda Dean named assistant vice president for enrollment and degree management

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Wanda Dean has been appointed to oversee the newly created Enrollment and Degree Management unit, while retaining her role as the University Registrar and Chief Transfer Officer.

Tamarah Smith receives 2011 President's Award for Excellence

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Tamarah Smith, administrative assistant/office coordinator for Distance Learning and Summer Sessions at Virginia Tech, received the university's 2011 President's Award for Excellence.

Peter Macedo named director of Distance Learning and Summer Sessions at Virginia Tech

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Peter Macedo, the associate director for the Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning at Virginia Tech, has been named director of distance learning and summer sessions.

University offers new online graduate certificate in nonprofit and nongovernmental organization management

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech’s 2010 Summer Session will mark the debut of the university’s new online graduate certificate in nonprofit and nongovernmental organization management.

John Burton named interim director for distance learning and summer sessions; Learning Technologies formally partners with undergraduate education

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

John K. Burton, professor of learning sciences and technology in the School of Education in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been named the university's interim director for distance learning and summer sessions.

Faculty awarded distance learning research fellowships

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Two Virginia Tech faculty members have been awarded an Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Faculty Research Fellowship this academic year.

Distance Learning and Summer Sessions Longitudinal Study affirms eLearning student satisfaction

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Virginia Tech's Office of Distance Learning and Summer Sessions recently concluded a five-year longitudinal data report, which shows students are embracing distance learning and eLearning is meeting with students' expectations.

Virginia Tech, Costa Rica Institute of Technology sign memorandum of understanding for delivering distance education courses

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Virginia Tech and the Costa Rica Institute of Technology (Costa Rica Tech) recently entered into a memorandum of understanding, with the first official activity teaching an online course titled Business Process Management for the Manufacturing Systems Program.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Symposium to be held Thursday, Sept. 9

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech's Office of Distance Learning and University Summer Sessions will host a research symposium on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. to culminate the scholarship experience of the 2009 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program.

Richmond Center, Office of Distance Learning and Summer Sessions partner to offer CPS/CAP Online Review Course

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Virginia Tech Richmond Center and the Office of Distance Learning and Summer Sessions at Virginia Tech have partnered to offer the Certified Professional Secretary and Certified Administrative Professional (CPS®/CAP®) review course in an entirely online format.