March 2020
Administrators' Digest
Volume 11, Number 3
March 2020
APPLICATIONS FOR THE ADVANCING INNOVATION IN ADULT EDUCATION PROJECT ACCEPTED THROUGH APRIL 15, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) is excited to announce a new application period for the Advancing Innovation in Adult Education project. This project is identifying, highlighting, and disseminating innovative practices in adult education that lead to improved outcomes.
High-performing Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) grantees should submit their applications External Link Icon opens in new window or tab by Wednesday, April 15. Use the Advancing Innovation Checklist External Link Icon opens in new window or tab to think about the characteristics of your program's practice and whether it meets the Advancing Innovation project's definition of "innovative." Register for one of our upcoming activities to learn more about the project and the application process:
- Application Webinar: External Link Icon opens in new window or tab Monday, March 9, 2020 from 2-3 pm ET
- Office Hours: External Link Icon opens in new window or tab Wednesday, March 25, 2020 from 1:30-2:30 pm ET
Questions? Contact the project at innovation@lincs.ed.gov External Link Icon opens in new window or tab. We would love to see one or more California adult education programs honored for their innovative programs!
As one of California's three adult education state leadership projects, OTAN is here to serve you! Contact us at support@otan.us External Link Icon opens in new window or tab or 916-228-2580.
NEWS YOU CAN USE
The nomination period for the 2020 Adult Education Students Succeed Program is open.
Supporting Digital Learning External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
Thursday, February 27 was Digital Learning Day, celebrating projects that teachers, administrators, support staff, and students have contributed to that have effectively integrated technology into teaching and learning at schools nationwide.
Learning All the Time External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
Many people still assume that a student is only "learning" when they spend time in school, but technology has been upending that assumption for a while.
Keeping Everyone Safe on the Internet External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
February 11 was Safer Internet Day, a worldwide recognition of the need to actively safeguard children and adults when they spend time on the Internet. Safer Internet Day is a good reminder of the continuous need to educate everyone on staying safe online, protecting personal data, and acting as good netizens.
Census 2020 Is Almost Here! External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
Census Day 2020 – April 1 – is quickly approaching.
OTAN MARCH AND APRIL EVENTS
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Date/Time Fri, Mar 6 7:30 AM - 4:10 PM Sat, Mar 7 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Event Technology and Distance Learning Symposium 2020 (TDLS) External Link Icon opens in new window or tab | Location Charles A. Jones Career & Education Center TDLS Website External Link Icon opens in new window or tab |
| Date/Time Mon, Mar 9 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Event Google Forms and Quizzes External Link Icon opens in new window or tab ★ | Location Hacienda La Puente Dibble Campus |
| Date/Time Tue, Mar 10 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Event Google Forms and Quizzes External Link Icon opens in new window or tab ★ | Location Hacienda La Puente Dibble Campus |
| Date/Time Fri, Mar 13 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Event OTAN Tech Talks - Video Messaging with Loom External Link Icon opens in new window or tab | Location Online - Zoom |
| Date/Time Fri, Mar 27 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Event Teaching Vocabulary with Technology External Link Icon opens in new window or tab ★ | Location Saddleback Adult Education Serra High School |
| Date/Time Fri, Apr 10 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Event OTAN Tech Talks - Effective Cell Phone Usage in the Classroom External Link Icon opens in new window or tab | Location Online - Zoom |
| Date/Time Mon, Apr 13 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Event Moodle: Create a Course Web Site External Link Icon opens in new window or tab ★ | Location Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center |
| Date/Time Mon, Apr 13 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Event Social Media for Adult Education External Link Icon opens in new window or tab ★ | Location Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center |
| Date/Time Thu, Apr 16 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Event Gamify Your Classroom With Online Tools External Link Icon opens in new window or tab | Location Online - Zoom |
| Date/Time Fri, Apr 17 12:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
Event Google Tools, Apps, and Drive External Link Icon opens in new window or tab ★ | Location North Valley Occupational Center LAUSD |
OTAN training events are OPEN to Adult Education staff.
★ = CLOSED, In-Service Training
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - PLAN AHEAD!
Did you know OTAN provides FREE professional development workshops related to technology for Adult Educators?
Think about scheduling Professional Development for this 2019-2020 school year. With a wide-variety of technology topics in their arsenal, OTAN training staff will go to any WIOA-funded adult education program in CA that has a computer lab or devices connected to the Internet.
All of OTAN's workshops are provided at no-cost!
Each three-hour session is hands-on - everyone will learn new skills related to technology or using technology that they can use in their adult education class or program. And all of OTAN's face-to-face workshops can be tailored to fit the needs of the requesting program. Select the link to see a list of the current face-to-face workshops and, remember, if you don't see a workshop that "floats your boat" contact OTAN - we'll create what you and your staff need!
OTAN's Face-to-Face Workshops External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
OTAN also offers short, online workshops to meet the demands of busy adult educators. Click on the link to see our list of online workshops and webinars: Online Workshops & Webinars External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
All of OTAN workshops are free! Read more about OTAN Training External Link Icon opens in new window or tab and select Face-to-Face or Online workshops options to view complete workshop lists including descriptions and prerequisites.
Need more information? Contact OTAN training staff anytime by phone or email at 916-228-2580 and support@otan.us External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
To view workshops already scheduled, visit the California Adult Education Professional Development Calendar External Link Icon opens in new window or tab and search for workshops sponsored by OTAN. Don't miss any!