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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Distance Education is ODLAA’s Q1 journal. Free to members as part of your membership.
ODLAA news
Registrations are open for Asia Pacific Open and Distance Education (APODE)
We are excited to announce that registrations for Asia Pacific Open and Distance Education (APODE) week from 10 – 12 November, 2026 are now open. We have wonderful presenters from Australia, New Zealand and the United States presenting on a range of topics including online engagement and belonging, assessing AI exposure for your certifications and teaching excellence in an AI mediated world. Visit our APODE Week 2026 page for more details of how to register for this FREE event.
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.
Mark the date for APODE Week 10 - 12 November, 2026
After taking a hiatus in 2025 due to the ICDE Conference, APODE Week is back. This is where we learn and celebrate Asia-Pacific Online and Distance Education. A series of events will be held from 9 – 13 November. Mark the date in your calendar. More details are coming shortly.
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