FGDLA's GLTS Hosts Speakers from FBI, NATO, NASA, DOJ, USAF, and other government agencies deploying distance learning initiatives globally at free symposium.

WASHINGTON , DC, USA, October 27, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Elearning! Media Group, publishers of Elearning! and Government Elearning! magazines, announced today that Federal Government Distance Learning Association’s (FDGLA) Government Learning Technology Symposium (GLTS)is hosting free conference programs for government employees and contractors. GLTS is slated for November 29-30, 2017 at the Washington Convention Center, co-located with Government Video Expo.

“We are happy to once again host the GLTS as a free conference program for government personnel engaged in distance learning, e-learning, and any technology enabled learning initiative,” reports Jolly Holden, Executive Director, FGDLA.

GLTS will hold several sessions focused on effective use of technologies for distance learning at the two-day Government Learning Technology Symposium (GLTS). Session. Join your fellow Government distance learning professionals November 29030, 2017 at the Walter E Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C. for FGDLA's at-no-cost (FREE) Government Learning Technology Symposium.

FGDLA is proud to present a noteworthy speaker lineup with workshops and presentations to aid you in your work. Some highlights of the program include:

* Media selection: A Distance Learning Primer Workshop by
Dr. Philip Westfall, Director, Defense Education & Training Network, and Director, Air Technology Network, Dept. of the Air Force

* The 21st Instructional Designer: Change Agent and Leader by
Carla Lane, Ed.D FGDLA VP Higher Education & Tina Houareau, Ph.D., Capella University

* The Cognitive Science of Learning--Concepts & Misperceptions: Implications for Instructional Design by
Dr. Jolly Holden, FGDLA Executive Director Associate Professor

* Gamification Primer by
Jonathan Peters, Ph.D. Chief Motivation Officer, Sententia

*Game-based Learning - Lessons Learned by
Catherine M. Cole, Training Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture

* FBI OPTIC (Objectives, Policies, Tasks for Instructional Content) by
J. Richard Kiper, Ph.D., Special Agent, USDOJ/FBI

* TBI and Instructional Design by
Mark Pettinato, Ph.D., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

* Leveraging Residential Training in Distance Learning by
Tim Carrier, FGDLA BOD – Membership Manager, Distance Education Team, Office of Legal Education
Executive Office for United States Attorneys, U.S. Department of Justice

* Challenges, Successes, & Lessons Learned: DCS, DCO, Face-to-Face Blended Learning/Training by
Connie C. Morrow, Training Program Administrator, Diabetes Center of Excellence, Decypher Technologies, Inc.

*2017 Prescription for Your Distance Learning Concerns by
Alex Autry, FGDLA President, Assistant Director and Chief of Instructional Quality, Air Technology Network at USAF

*Challenges in Distance Learning with a Remote Workforce by
David Poudy, Training Specialist. Department of Agriculture

*The Impact of The Internet of Things (IoT) & Video Content Management Systems (VCMS) by
Randy Palubiak, FGDLA Treasurer, President, Enliten Management Group

View and download the full program at: https://static.secure.website/wscfus/4899501/6595633/government-learning-technology-symposium-glts-program.pdf

Who Should Attend
GLTS is a free two-day conference for government personnel. Uniquely focused on the needs of Federal Government distance learning professionals, GLTS provides a venue for professionals to make connections, discuss the latest developments, and identify new regulations and trends that affect our industry. If you are involved in learning, talent development, mission execution, HR services, project management, team training and leadership, you should attend GLTS.
This symposium is geared toward all Government and Military professionals involved in distance learning, such as:
* education and training facilitators
* instructional design and systems professionals
* training systems designers and developers
* job performance support professionals
* multimedia developers
* course-ware developers
* directors and managers

The FGDLA is also hosting its annual awards, recognizing Federal Government agencies and organizations for their excellence in distance learning. For a full list of events during the symposium, visit http://www.fgdla.net
How to Register:

Registration is open now. Reserve your free GLTS session pass at the Government Video website and select the Government Learning Technology Symposium event at: https://www.compusystems.com/servlet/ar?evt_uid=874

To secure the proper pass, please note:
* Review your options - choose "Free Pass" to attend for free
* On the second page of the registration form, when asked, "What is your primary reason for attending Government Video Expo?", choose "FGDLA/GLTS Only or Both FDGLA/GLTS and Exhibit Hall"

About the Event

The GLTS is co-located with Government Video Expo (GV Expo), held at the Washington D.C. Convention Center, November 29-30, 2017. The GV EXPO is the East Coast’s largest technology event designed for video, broadcast, and AV professionals. The GLTS is produced by the FGDLA and includes two days of consecutive sessions featuring presentations on instructional design, video, gamification, design for distance learning, LMS integration, 508 Accessibility Compliance, and much more. Access the full event program at:
https://static.secure.website/wscfus/4899501/6595633/government-learning-technology-symposium-glts-program.pdf


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About Federal Government Distance Learning Association (FGDLA)
The Federal Government Distance Learning Association (FGDLA) is a nonprofit, professional association formed to promote the development and application of distance learning in the Federal Government, in accordance with Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code for Business Leagues and charted by the State of Ohio. Additionally, the Association actively fosters collaboration and understanding among those involved in leveraging technology and instructional media in support of the education and training needs of the Federal Government.

Focused on supporting Federal Government agencies involved in distance learning, the FGDLA encourages the application of all forms of distance learning media, as well as embracing innovative methods in integrating instructional technologies to meet the training and education needs of the Federal Government. Our membership is derived primarily from individuals from individuals employed by the various agencies within the Federal Government. The FGDLA is a chapter of the United States Distance Learning Association. employed by the various agencies within the Federal Government. The FGDLA is a chapter of the United States Distance Learning Association. Learn more at: www.fgdla.net

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