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Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education
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Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education (OTIDE)

OTIDE fosters and facilitates lifelong learning by partnering with individuals, organizations and communities throughout Alabama and beyond. Through innovative and accessible educational programs, we empower learners of all ages and backgrounds to grow, achieve their goals and enrich their lives.

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Empowering Middle, High School Students Statewide with Virtual Classes

By providing high-quality virtual courses to middle and high school students across Alabama — especially in rural areas — UA ACCESS is helping to bridge educational gaps and shape the future of our state’s students, many of whom go on to become our rising legends.

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UA Early College Director's List

We are proud of all of our students, and understand the commitment they have made to their education. The students listed on the UA Early College Director's List have distinguished themselves, not only by their additional workload, but also by their ability to succeed at the college level.

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UA Online

Whether you’re starting out, looking for a fresh start, or ready to advance your career, UA Online offers over 90 innovative online undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs to help students achieve their academic goals with The University of Alabama.

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Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (CELL)

Through certificate programs, conferences, and training, individuals and employers can acquire new skills and learn new concepts to develop their professional profiles and expand future opportunities.

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ACCESS

ACCESS Virtual Learning provides over 120 general, advanced, elective and core courses encompassing the curriculum at no cost to Alabama middle and high students and schools.

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UA Online's Legendary Service Award

U.S. Army Maj. Kimberly A. Smith is the recipient of the fourth annual University of Alabama Online Legendary Service Award. The prestigious accolade recognizes Maj. Smith for her 14 years of exceptional service and leadership as an active-duty aviator in the U.S. Army. Currently a Brigade Operations Officer pursuing her master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics through UA Online, Smith is a dynamic force in the skies, in the classroom and in her community helping the disadvantaged.

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UA Early College

UA Early College gives motivated high school students a chance to get ahead and begin their college career early by earning college credit through a wide selection of University of Alabama courses.

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New College LifeTrack

Adults can earn a bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama through an interdisciplinary program that allows them to blend several areas of study into a meaningful curriculum and earn credit for past work and life experience.

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Alabama provides a variety of intellectually stimulating member-led courses and learning opportunities for adults 50 and older, including weekly courses, lecture series, field trips, social gatherings and volunteer opportunities.

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OLLI Catalog

The OLLI course catalog is available online. Not a member? Join OLLI today for $65!

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Develop Online

The Program Development and Instructional Technology & Academic Services teams support faculty, staff and students involved in UA Online and partner with faculty to develop world-class online degree programs and courses that promote quality and effective pedagogy.

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UA Teaching Academy

The UA Teaching Academy is dedicated to supporting the institution’s strategic goal of providing a premier education characterized by outstanding teaching, delivering resources and innovative instructional support to faculty.

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Custom Professional Development Training

Whether you’re seeking specific training or aspiring to a new career, Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning has a program for you. Let us know your needs and we’re ready to work with you — on campus, on-site or online!

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