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Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of September 9
(all times PST)
In 2024, Adult Education and Family Literacy Week External Link Icon opens in new window or tab will be observed September 15 to September 21. National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week Schedule of Events External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
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This Upcoming Week’s Professional Development
September 10-12, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily | California Department of Education’s (CDE) Adult Education Office (AEO): New Administrator Orientation (NAO) 2024 Registration links below.
Tuesday, September 10, 9-3:00 pm | New Administrator Orientation Day #1 External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
Wednesday, September 11, 9-3:00 pm | New Administrator Orientation Day #2 External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
Thursday, September 12, 9-3:00 pm | New Administrator Orientation Day #3 External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
Tuesday, September 10, 12-1:30 pm | Advanced Canvas: Managing New Quizzes External Link Icon opens in new window or tab | Learn to customize quiz settings for diverse learning styles, including options for extra attempts, time management tools, and accessibility features. We'll explore the power of New Quiz analytics to analyze student performance, identify areas of strength and weakness, and refine your teaching strategies based on real data.
Thursday, September 12, 1-3:00 pm | Introducing Learners to Northstar Digital Literacy External Link Icon opens in new window or tab | In this presentation, we will go over how to present assessments and self-directed online learning to your students, as well as go through the Northstar curricula with participants as learners. This is the third of three training sessions for agencies that are participating in the OTAN Northstar pilot for 2024-25. To express your interest in participating in this pilot, please complete this OTAN Northstar pilot form External Link Icon opens in new window or tab. Agencies that are currently using Northstar are also welcome to join this training.
Friday, September 13, 1-2:00 pm | OTAN Tech Talk: Treat yourself to Twee's Free AI Tools External Link Icon opens in new window or tab with Kristi Reyes | Join this OTAN Tech Talk to discover just a few of the numerous free tools within Twee AI for generating class materials for listening, speaking, reading, writing, and vocabulary.
Coming Soon!
Wednesday, September 18, 12-1:00 pm | Supercharge your ABE/ASE Classroom Unleash the Power of OTANs Teaching with Technology Database! External Link Icon opens in new window or tab with Debbie Jensen, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | Unlock a treasure trove of tailored lesson plans designed specifically for ABE/ASE. Master effective search techniques, seamlessly integrate with College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS), and walk away with ready-to-use, grab-and-go lesson plans that will transform your classroom.
Thursday, September 19, 9-10:30 am | Canvas Fall Admin Cohort: Organizing your Account External Link Icon opens in new window or tab | The Admin Cohort series delves into the essentials about running your agency's Canvas account. The first is Organizing your Account. This session is designed to demonstrate how to organize your account, create subaccounts, and enroll users.