National Distance Learning Week
Kansas State University’s Division of Continuing Education celebrated National Distance Learning Week, November 7-11, 2011.
Sponsored by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA), National Distance Learning Week helps increase awareness and appreciation for distance learning and how it helps people reach their educational goals. Because of distance education at K-State, thousands of people studying from all 50 states and 17 countries have earned their K-State education—often while balancing full-time commitments with work, family, and community.
K-State offered the following activities in recognition of 2011 National Distance Learning Week. Check back in Fall 2012 for our updated celebration dates and events.
Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Navigate through our "Wildcat Success Road Map" site to find the answers to our series of clues. Then friend "K-State Distance" on Facebook and send us a private message with your scavenger hunt answers, name, and postal address to win a prize!
Daily K-State Distance Trivia
Friend us on Facebook to play the daily trivia. Post a correct answer to get entered in a drawing for the daily giveaway!
Short Essay Contest
(Limited to currently enrolled distance students)
How has distance learning at Kansas State University affected the way you are reaching your goals?
Word max: 300. E-mail your essay to distance@k-state.edu with the subject line "Essay Contest." Entries must be received by 5 p.m. CST on Friday, November 11, 2011. One grand prize winner will receive a $100 gift card to Varney’s Book Store, a package of K-State Distance items, and will be featured in K-State’s distance student newsletter. First 20 entries submitted will receive a K-State distance travel mug. All winners will be notified by November 23.
Distance Learning Webinars
Interested in distance learning trends and practices? Register for a free webinar offered through the United States Distance Learning Association, the sponsor for National Distance Learning Week. Topics include: online learning growth, learning styles, virtual worlds / mobile learning, and brain-based learning.
Giveaway for Walk-in Testers
(On-site only)
Scheduled walk-in testers with appointments between November 7-11 will receive a K-State Distance giveaway upon completion of their test.
Distance Students in the U.S. Game
(On-site only)
How many K-State distance students study from each state? Visit the Division of Continuing Education’s Student and Faculty Services Office, 131 College Court Building, for your chance to guess on our map and win a prize.
Distance Education Giveaway Website
Visit the giveaway website for online-accessible K-State Distance freebies, including wallpaper calendars, desktop icons, customizable address labels, and more. Tell us what else you’d like to see offered on the site by clicking the "Hey, K-State" button.
Thank you for helping us celebrate and for supporting distance learning at K-State!
