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This paper describes a case study of one large asynchronous college-level organizational psychology class taught during COVID-19, in which a major intent was to develop virtual teamwork skills in students. A literature review yielded four challenges of virtual teams in higher education-communication, trust, connection and social bonding, and joint commitment and accountability. The course offered students an opportunity to authentically develop strategies to manage these challenges. Course design, team assignments, and instructional strategies utilized are described. Results from a survey completed by 89 (out of 115) students in the course revealed student-generated strategies and recommendations for virtual team collaboration.

Below are some of the conferences on instructional technology, and online and blended learning that may be of interest to readers of the Quarterly Review of Distance Education.

“The United States Distance Learning Association 2023 National DistanceLearning Week conference will be streamed live on the Eduvi- sion platform, in both English and Spanish. Registration is free and this week-long conference aims to generate greater awareness and appreciation for distance learning; celebrate distance learning applications in K-12, telehealth, higher education, corporate, and gov- ernment/military; discuss current issues and emerging trends; highlight best practices; and recognize leaders in the field.” https://usdla.org/2023-ndlw/

“International Conference on E-Learning and Online Education Technologies aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers,and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and researchresults on all aspects of e-learning and online education technologies. Italso provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered, and solutions adopted in the fields of elearning and online education technologies.” https://waset.org/e-learning-and-online-education-technologies-conference-in-december-2023-in-vienna

“For almost 50 years, The National Future of Education Technology (r) Conference has brought together educators, administrators, and technology experts to discuss the latest advancements in education technology. The content presented at FETC is thoughtfully curated to provide professionals with actionable insights on what technology solutions to implement intheir schools and districts. FETC is the comprehensive source for education technology solutions, bringing together the best and brightest in the EdTech community for a collaborative and enjoyable exploration of pressing issues, new technologies, and best practices.” https://www.fetc.org/

“TCEA’s Convention & Exposition attracts educatorsin every role in the field. Attendees come back to this conference year after year because they know they can expect to hear speakers who inspire, gather a ton of useful resources and strategies, meet vendors who will introduce them to possibilities and solutions, and have plenty of time to connect with other amazing educators. TCEA provides a transformative experience you won’t forget.” https://convention.tcea.org/about/

“The Instructional Technology Council (ITC) invites you to join us at eLearning to collaborate with colleagues from across the country andaround the world, at one of the friendliest and most comprehensive annual conferences for eLearning practitioners. We want to learn about the new and innovative educational strategies and technologies you have implemented,and the tried-and-true techniques you or your staff use to teach at a distance. Have you experienced strategies that did not work out as well as youhad hoped? We want to hear about the lessons you learned too.” https://www.itcnetwork.org/2024-annual-con-ference-elearning

“The Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC) celebrates online, blended, and digital learning practitioners and providers, and helps educators advance their schools, districts, and programs to their next attainable level. We are dedicated to serving those who are new to digital learning, while also remaining true to our roots as well. Educators in the early stages of using digital learning have findings to share, and even the most experienced educators using technology are constantly learning about how instruction, leadership, technology, and countless other factors interact. That’s why we created DLAC mostly around sharing and networking,instead of around sitting and listening. https://www.deelac.com/

“The e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies Research Network is brought together around a common concern for new technologies in learning and an interest to explore possibilities for innovative pedagogies. We seek to build an epistemic community where we can make linkages across disciplinary geographic and cultural boundaries. As a research network we are defined by our scope and concerns and motivated to build strategies for action framed by our shared themes and tensions. The 2024 focus is on people, education, and technology for a sustainable future.” https://ubi-learn.com/2024-conference

CUE (Computer Users in Education) is one of the oldest EdTech organizations. “Be inspired, connect with fellow educators, and learn about the latest ideas in teaching and learning and the best educational technology for your classroom! Spring CUE 2024 will be a celebration of Educators. It’s time to come together and celebrate all that is good about being an educator. Spring CUE 2024 will feature hundreds of informative learning sessions, keynotes from thought leaders and renowned educators, hands-on experiences in eSports, AR/VR,wellness, and more.” https://web.cvent.com/event/3d429dc4-558c-4b13-b00e-a51f6a7ef127/websitePage:d96aee74-d6aa-4c93-8bcb-048abaf2c09e

“This Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Conference is the 35 th annual conference. It is organized by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education an international nonprofit, educational organization with the mission of advancing information technology in education and e-learning research, development, learning, and its practical application. The conference is designed for educators from all disciplines, computer technology coordinators, K-12 administrators,curriculum developers, and others interested in improving education through technology.” https://www.aace.org/conf/

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