67th Annual Conference

Thursday, February 25

Afternoon Workshops

2:30 - 5:00 P.M.

Workshop 25

A Distance Learning Primer

Presented under the auspices of the AGPA Distance Learning Task Force

Chairs:                

Barbara Dazzo, Ph.D., LCSW, CGP, FAGPA, Private Practice, New Jersey

Esther Stone, M.S.S.W., CGP, FAGPA, Private Practice, San Francisco, California

Recognizing the importance of providing a year round educational program, AGPA has launched a Distance Learning Educational Program. This workshop will discuss the various DL programming, consult in the preparation of submissions and deal with questions and anxieties re presenting in this format.

didactic-demonstration-experiential-sharing of work experiences

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Understand the rationale for offering a DL program
2. Understand the various DL models: glossary of terms
3. Begin to think in terms of presenting in a DL format
4. Learn to fill out the DL submission form

Course References:

Wildflower, Lena. (2009). Teaching Professionals To Be Effective Online Facilitators and Instructors. Handbook of Online Learning Second Edition, K. Rudestam & J. Schoenholtz-Read,Sage Publications, Inc.

Palloff, Rena M. & Pratt, Keith. (2003). The Virtual Student: A Profile & Guide to Working with Online Learners. Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA.

Conrad, Rita Marie & Donaldson, Ana. (2004). Engaging the Online Learner:  Action & Resources for Creative Instruction.  Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA.