National Research Center for Distance Education and Technological Advancement Summit (by invitation only)

The DETA center's purpose is threefold: (1) understand and determine distance education outcomes; (2) identify practices (instructional and institutional) that influence those outcomes; and (3) conduct rigorous, interdisciplinary, and standardized research to identify outcomes and key factors for all students, including those with disabilities. In order to accomplish our first goal, the center recognizes the importance of developing a research model for online learning in collaboration with national and international experts in the field. The initial step in developing the research model for online learning is to organize a meeting with key partners and distance education experts, including those who specialize in CBE, accessibility, and support strategies. This summit will serve to do just that.