

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.
Our Journal
Distance Education is ODLAA’s Q1 journal. Free to members as part of your membership.
ODLAA news
Call for Nominations for the ODLAA Executive
ODLAA is currently seeking nominations for the following positions on the ODLAA Executive Committee, which are being vacated at the AGM due to regulations of our constitution:
- President
- Vice-President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
Each position is for a 2-year period commencing immediately following the AGM to be held on 16th May, 2023. To find out more about how to nominate for one of these positions visit our Governance page.
Celebrating International Women's Day with "Women Pioneers of Online Learning" webinar
ODLAA in partnership with FLANZ were delighted to present Women Pioneers of Online Learning webinar with Dr Susan Bainbridge and Dr Norine Walk, the authors of “The Encyclopedia of Female Pioneers of Online Learning” to coincided with International Women’s Day. This event attracted a large international audience. If you missed the event, why not catch up by viewing a recording of the webinar.
Another outstanding year for our Distance Education journal
Our Distance Education journal continues to go from strength to strength. Metrics recently released by our publisher Taylor & Francis show that in the time period of 2019 – 2022 there has been 119% growth in the number of Distance Education journal articles downloaded. To find out more visit the Distance Education page on our website.
Upcoming Webinars
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