Texas Distance Learning
There are many resources available for people who want to participate in Texas distance learning. The Texas Distance Learning Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 in partnership with the United States Distance Learning Association. The goal of both organizations is to provide information and recognize achievement in distance learning organizations. The Texas Distance Learning Association provides articles on its website about new and cutting edge advancements and technology related to distance learning programs. The Texas State Library offers distance learning opportunities through satellite teleconferencing, the internet, and videoconferencing. There are numerous subjects that can be accessed though the Texas State Library so anyone who wants to gain knowledge on a subject can use this resource. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board was established in 1965 to help with the success of higher education in Texas. The Board created the website texasdistanceeducation.com as a resource for Texas distance learning programs. A list of programs and courses offered through Texas public and private institutions are available on the website. The Texas Association of Community Colleges created a database called the Virtual College of Texas which grants users access to Texas distance learning classes offered by the 50 community college districts in the state of Texas. If a course is not available at a students local community college, he or she can access the course at any other Texas state community college. The site offers access to non-credit classes available at Texas community colleges for interested students. Texas distance learning courses and degree programs are available at most of the state universities.