OTAN News
Upcoming OTAN Activities Week of January 22
(All times PST)
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
Tuesday, January 23, 9-10:30 am | Jan-Feb Admin Cohort & Apply IT Session External Link Icon opens in new window or tab (2-3:00 pm) Topic: Account Settings | Same Zoom Link
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.
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
Coming soon!
Tuesday, January 23, 12-1:30 pm | Creating Outcomes/Rubrics in Canvas External Link Icon opens in new window or tab with OTAN SME Dana Thompson | Create, incorporate and apply rubrics to assignments and discussions ensuring clear and consistent assessment criteria.
Wednesday, January 24, 12-1:00 pm | CIP 101: Student Technology Intake Survey External Link Icon opens in new window or tab with OTAN SME Jaemi Naish | Understand the intricacies and purpose of the Student Technology Intake Survey. Participants will learn how and when to implement the survey effectively.
Thursday, January 25, 12-1:00 pm | Canvas Q & A for Administrators and Teachers External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
Tuesday, January 30, 12-1:30 pm | Canvas Accessibility External Link Icon opens in new window or tab with OTAN SME Dana Thompson This session explores the Rich Content Editor in Canvas, emphasizing the creation of accessible content with alt text, appropriate color contrast, descriptive links, and closed captioning.
Wednesday, January 31, 11-12:00 pm | Repeat Session: CIP 101 Student Technology Intake Survey External Link Icon opens in new window or tab with OTAN SME Penny Pearson
Friday, February 9, 1-2:00 pm |OTAN Tech Talk Streamline Planning with AI: Craft Custom Lessons External Link Icon opens in new window or tab with OTAN SME Susan Coulter~WebBased Class Activities News Item External Link Icon opens in new window or tab