OTAN News
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of January 8
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For up-to-date upcoming professional development from OTAN and others, visit the California Adult Education Professional Development Calendar External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
TDLS'24 Registration now open! External Link Icon opens in new window or tab Technology and Distance Learning Symposium 2024 is an annual conference featuring engaging, interactive presentations and vibrant discussions. Join us!
California Adult Education Students Succeed CAESS Nomination Window External Link Icon opens in new window or tab is open today until March 15, 2024. Nominate the deserving student in your classroom.
January-February Canvas Administrator Cohort External Link Icon opens in new window or tab practical sessions to “get your Canvas instance up and running.” Email Karin de Varennes at kdevarennes@scoe.net External Link Icon opens in new window or tab or aecanvas@scoe.net External Link Icon opens in new window or tab.
Public comment is now open for California’s draft Digital Equity Plan until January 25, 2024. Adult Education perspective is important. Visit the State Digital Equity Plan External Link Icon opens in new window or tab webpage to access the draft, then select the public comment form External Link Icon opens in new window or tab and follow the instructions to share your feedback. For more information on adding public comments, read this news item. External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
Tuesday, January 9, 12-1:30 pm | Canvas Assignments External Link Icon opens in new window or tab with OTAN SME Dana Thompson | Participants will learn the intricacies of creating, managing, and grading assignments, along with integrating various multimedia and interactive elements for student engagement.
Tuesday, January 9, 12-1:00 pm | Canvas Q & A for Administrators and Teachers External Link Icon opens in new window or tab | Open for anyone seeking assistance with their Canvas instance. Questions will be answered in order of placement on the Q and A document sent with registration.
Friday, January 12, 12-1:00 pm | Building an EdTech Strategy Toolkit (BEST) Course Orientation (Spring) External Link Icon opens in new window or tab | Facilitators will discuss the course in detail including how to access the course, timelines, how the content is sectioned, and what is expected of participants. Questions will be answered and registration for the course will be discussed.
Friday, January 12, 1-2:00 pm | OTAN Tech Talk: Using HyFlex Instruction External Link Icon opens in new window or tab with OTAN SME Francisco X. Pinedo, Jr. | HyFlex has improved student retention at Soledad Adult School. Join this Tech Talk for a discussion about the challenges and successes.