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Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of March 30
Posted on 03/30/2026
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of March 30
Check out this month’s OTAN digest for our most recent Adult Ed news: March OTAN Digest
OTAN Satisfaction Survey
OTAN would like to invite you to participate in our new Satisfaction Survey to help us improve our services in the following areas:
- Trainings and Presentations
- Website Resources
- Curriculum Offers
- Digital Learning Guidance
- Canvas
- and additional OTAN services
Please take some time to complete this survey as soon as you have a chance! This survey should not take more than 20-30 minutes of your time. As with all OTAN surveys, the results will be kept completely anonymous. You can find the survey here: Survey Link
Thank you for your time and your feedback!
Coming Soon!
Tuesday, April 7, 2:00 - 3:30 pm | Using AI with Students | Barry Bakin, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | This presentation will explore student use of Artificial Intelligence tools and applications to enhance instruction. Attendees will gain insights on leveraging AI to create classroom-tested learning experiences for students. Participants will be guided through the activities in this hands-on learning experience. Most of the activities require no or minimal preparation.
Thursday, April 9, 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Top Canva Tips and Tricks | Farzana Cassim, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | This workshop provides practical strategies to streamline workflows and create impactful visuals using Canva. Featuring light and quick-to-follow tips, this session will demonstrate how to maximize Canva’s features for enhanced creativity and efficiency. Participants will be equipped with actionable knowledge to boost productivity and improve visual communication.
Friday, April 10, 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) Office Hours | Jaemi Naish & Penny Pearson, OTAN; Carol Hirota, CALPRO | The CIP Office Hours are being made available for California Adult Education agencies that want specific guidance or feedback on their CIP goal(s) before submission. Arrive to ask questions and get feedback and support in your CIP planning and review. If the posted dates and times do not meet your needs, you can request one-on-one support by sending an email to support@otan.us with the subject line: CIP support. You will be contacted by OTAN staff to schedule a time for additional support on preparing your CIP.
Friday, April 10, 1:00 - 2:00 pm | OTAN Tech Talk April 2026: Effective HyFlex Teaching Strategies for Adult Education | Audrey Dierdorff, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | Discover how the HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) model empowers adult learners to choose the way they participate in class. You will gain practical strategies for adapting lesson plans using collaborative digital tools, cameras, and virtual manipulatives to bridge the gap between physical and remote classrooms. We will also cover digitizing resources and establishing instructional routines that boost student confidence. Join us to learn how this "no-barrier" approach increases student retention and persistence in adult education.
Saturday, April 11, 9:00 - 10:30 am | Purposeful Assignments: Designing Canvas Tasks for Adult Learners | Dana Thompson, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | Design Canvas assignments that are flexible, relevant, and aligned with adult learning needs. This session covers how to create meaningful tasks that promote autonomy, real-world application, and self-paced progress. Learn to leverage Canvas features like varied submission types, rubrics, and feedback tools to support engagement and success in adult learning environments.
Tuesday, April 21, 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Curious about Google’s new NotebookLM but not sure where to start? | Farzana Cassim, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | This beginner-friendly demo introduces how this AI tool can read your own documents and help summarize, organize, and explain information. You’ll see how teachers, administrators, and support staff can use it to make sense of lesson plans, reports, and meeting notes—all without complex setup. Perfect for anyone ready to explore AI but unsure where to begin.
