Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA)
ODLAA is an international professional association of educators, educational researchers, learning designers, instructional designers, consultants, administrators and educational institutions who are dedicated to the advancement or research, practice and support of education across time and space.
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Funding applications are open for the 30th ICDE Virtual Conference attendance
To support equitable participation and foster reciprocal learning aligned with the ICDE World Conference theme of ‘ako’—the mutual exchange of teaching and learning—ODLAA is offering funding to assist individuals wishing to attend the conference online.
This funding opportunity is intended to enable access for those who may otherwise face barriers to participation, including those from underrepresented communities, early-career professionals, and individuals engaged in open, flexible, or distance education across a range of sectors.
Applications are open to ODLAA members and non-members. Applications close on 31 July, 2025. To find out more visit our ICDE Conference Virtual Attendance funding page.
Register today for ODLAA's Annual Hybrid Event
This year’s annual event theme is Embracing the next chapter: Strategies and technologies shaping the future of online and distance learning, which is being held in person at Melbourne University and virtually via Zoom on the evening of Monday 2nd December. We have a great line up of speakers and importantly we will be announcing the winners of the National Open and Distance Learning Awards. Visit the ODLAA Annual Event page for more details about the event and how to register.
Nominations for the National Open and Distance Learning Awards - Now Open
Nominations are now open for ODLAA’s National Open and Distance Learning Awards, which recognise excellence in open, flexible and distance learning, education and training in Australia. Nominations are invited for each of the following categories:
- K-12 schooling
- Vocational education
- Higher education.
Nominate a worthy recipient today! To find out more, visit our National Open and Distance Learning Awards page.
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