Deadline extended by Purdue Online for PWL free registrations to Distance Teaching & Learning Conference Aug. 3-5

Updated June 30, 2022

More seats have been purchased by Purdue Online leadership to meet the interest of Purdue West Lafayette staff and faculty in attending the Distance Teaching and Learning Conference (DT&L) held virtually Aug. 3-5, 2022. The last call for free registration is Friday, July 22, 2022, or until all seats are spoken for/used.

Purdue Online is offering free registrations to the annual conference, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA). Sessions are virtual and occur between 12 p.m. noon and 5:30 p.m. ET.

Purdue Online will also host an opportunity for collegial networking and further the conversation. Instructors who register may also participate in a Teams session for discussions, to share resources, and connect with others who share a similar interest in professional development topics.

Interested PWL instructors must register by Friday, July 22, following this two-step process outlined in the Qualtrics registration form.

  1. Create an account with UPCEA
  2. Complete the Purdue Online DT&L registration form

The 2022 DT&L conference is an outstanding professional development experience for individuals working in the field of distance and online education – from faculty and instructors to instructional designers and administrators. The conference covers relevant research, innovative teaching tools, and cutting-edge learning technologies. The event also offers the chance to network and brainstorm with colleagues who share a focus and passion for online and distance education. See the 2022 DT&L website for details, schedule, and biographies of keynote and invited speakers.

Purdue Online is part of Innovative Learning, Purdue West Lafayette’s hub approach to connect instructors to the resources they need to engage students, develop courses in any instructional modality, and enhance learning across the University. Other members include the Center for Instructional Excellence, Libraries and the School of Information Studies, Envision Center, and Teaching and Learning Technologies. To learn more, visit www.purdue.edu/innovativelearning or email InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu.

For questions and support at your campus, contact:

Purdue Global: Direct teaching-related questions to askctl@purdueglobal.edu. Technical support questions should be directed to TechSupport@purdueglobal.edu or 866-522-7747 (toll-free).

Purdue Fort Wayne: Teaching-related questions should be directed to PFW’s Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) at celt@pfw.edu, 260-481-6354, or CELT’s website for resources and to request one on one consultations. Technical support questions should be directed to PFW’s IT Services Help Desk helpdesk@pfw.edu or 260-481-6030.

Purdue Northwest: Direct teaching-related questions to the Center for Faculty Excellence at cfe@pnw.edu, 219-989-8328, or CFE’s website. Technical support questions should be directed to The Office of Instructional Technology by email oit@pnw.edu or OIT’s website or through their Virtual Help Desk.