Lone Star College and ASU Online celebrated World Distance Learning Day on August 31. The day emphasizes the opportunities that education offers beyond borders, allowing students to learn not just from any part of the United States but also from over 100 countries.
Distance learning empowers adult learners to balance their work and studies while extending educational access to those in remote areas.
The growth of distance learning is driven by passionate educators and eager learners who are committed to pursuing knowledge at any time and from anywhere.
Take Dorothy, for example—she is just one of the many individuals who are reaping the rewards of distance learning programs.
Through an engaging digital apprenticeship, she acquired essential skills in Python, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and SQL.
Digital apprentices become adept at resolving IT issues, supporting network enhancements, utilizing Microsoft Office and Google applications, and working with both established and emerging technologies.
After completing her training, Dorothy is now poised to pursue various career paths, including continuing her education and mentoring others—ultimately helping schools implement and strengthen remote learning programs.
According to the CTIA, a leading organization representing the U.S. mobile and wireless communications industry, a whopping 80% of Americans rely on wireless services to maintain their connected lifestyles.
From September 2 to 5, 2025, UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week summit convened educators, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to tackle a significant challenge—how to create human-centered education in the rapidly evolving landscape shaped by artificial intelligence.
In conjunction with Digital Learning Week, UNESCO launched an anthology titled AI and the Future of Education: Disruptions, Dilemmas, and Directions.
One of the overarching themes highlighted by leading experts is the critical need to ensure that educators remain at the heart of the learning experience, even as technology evolves.
The message is clear: teachers should be at the forefront of AI integration, intentionally designing immersive and effective learning experiences.
In 2024, UNESCO launched the inaugural International Day for Digital Learning to address complex challenges and promote equitable access to digital learning for every student and educator.
In the United States, Digital Learning Day, which began in 2012 through the efforts of the Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed), aims to showcase how technology can elevate teaching and learning experiences.
In celebration of Digital Learning Day earlier this year, numerous organizations across the nation embraced the joy of learning, teaching, and innovation, emphasizing how connectivity is helping bridge the digital divide.
All4Ed has officially declared February 12, 2026, as Digital Learning Day, spotlighting how educators and students are harnessing digital tools daily to elevate education and inspire creativity.
This day serves to honor the remarkable educators who utilize technology to empower their students, celebrate students’ ingenuity and adaptability in a digital world, and showcase schools that cultivate connections, engagement, and creativity through these transformative tools.
Embrace the classroom without walls! World Distance Learning Day, observed on August 31st, champions the cause of education beyond borders. Dive into the various online degrees and courses offered by Lone Star College at https://t.co/PLM2ptTNWk #WorldDistanceLearningDay #LSCOnline pic.twitter.com/IUh9Z9mFxT
— Lone Star College (@lonestarcollege) August 31, 2025
At #ASUOnline, students learn from all 50 states and 100+ countries! 🌎
This #WorldDistanceLearningDay, we’re celebrating #SunDevils around the globe proving that education can happen anywhere! pic.twitter.com/XqAjyk1rkC
— ASU Online (@asuonline) August 31, 2025
https://all4ed.org/digital-learning-day/
Today, 8 in 10 Americans rely on wireless connectivity for remote learning. This #DigitalLearningDay, learn how connecting students is helping to close the digital divide. More in the thread below👇. #DLDay pic.twitter.com/zo3qdjgsI3
— CTIA (@CTIA) February 13, 2025
#DigitalLearning is transforming education.
While it can help us tackle the complex challenges of our century, we need to guarantee that all students & teachers have access to it.
For the first time-ever, today is #DigitalLearningDay https://t.co/gRw98FBH9M pic.twitter.com/bjoWAAmixT
— UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 (@UNESCO) March 19, 2024
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