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Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of June 15
Posted on 06/15/2026
Check out this month’s OTAN digest for our most recent Adult Ed news! June OTAN Digest
This Week’s Upcoming Activities
Wednesday, June 17, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Beyond Homework: Make SchoolAI a Personalized Tutor for Your Students | Josh Eick, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | Artificial intelligence is transforming education, but how can adult educators use it in practical, meaningful ways right now? In this hands-on webinar, you'll learn how to use SchoolAI to create personalized tutoring experiences that help students practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills beyond the classroom.
Are you attending CASAS Summer Institute?
OTAN is at CASAS! Find us at one of the 20 sessions OTAN staff and subject matter experts will host. Click here to see the full list or see the attachment.
Coming soon!
Monday, June 22, 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Finding their Voice: Using ChatGPT Voice in Adult Education (Part 1) | Alisa Takeuchi, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | Help prepare your students for a world where AI is becoming an everyday tool for work, learning, and communication. This interactive two-part series introduces adult education instructors to practical ways ChatGPT Voice can enhance instruction while teaching students how to use AI to support their own learning. Designed for ESL, CTE, ABE, and ASE educators, the sessions will explore classroom applications that build communication skills, workplace readiness, digital literacy, and learner independence.
Monday, June 22, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Streamline Your Planning: Introducing OTAN’s New Course Outline Builder | Paige Endo OTAN Subject Matter Expert & Miranda Currie, OTAN Project Specialist | Course outlines are foundational to effective school planning and teacher support, but building them from scratch can be a daunting task. To make this process seamless, we are excited to share OTAN’s newly released Course Outline Builder! Join us for a one-hour, interactive webinar where we will guide you through the "why" and "how" of building an effective course outline.
Tuesday, June 23, 9:00 am - 10:30 am | Breaking Barriers: Understanding Accessibility in Adult Education Through Inclusive Technology | Tory Wadlington, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | Accessibility isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a gateway to meaningful learning for adult students. In this insightful webinar, we’ll break down what accessibility really means in adult education and how technology can bridge the gap for learners with diverse needs. Whether you're new to accessibility or looking to deepen your practice, you’ll walk away with practical tools, tech tips, and inclusive design strategies that make learning more equitable, engaging, and effective for everyone.
Wednesday, June 24, 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Finding their Voice: Using ChatGPT Voice in Adult Education (Part 2) | Alisa Takeuchi, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | Whether you joined us for Part 1 or are jumping in for the first time, this interactive session offers fresh ideas and practical strategies for using ChatGPT Voice in adult education classrooms. We'll begin by hearing from instructors who experimented with ChatGPT Voice between sessions, sharing successes, challenges, and creative applications from ESL, CTE, ABE, and ASE programs. Their real-world experiences will provide inspiration and practical takeaways for everyone.
