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Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of October 19

Posted on 10/19/2026

Check out this month’s OTAN digest for our most recent Adult Ed news! October OTAN Digest

Now Accepting Proposals for TDLS

Deadline is December 7, 2026 | TDLS Call for Proposals & Registration | We invite you to submit a presentation proposal for OTAN’s annual conference. New to this year is the ⚡ Lightning Lesson ⚡ a 30-minute session showcasing a single digital tool, accessibility feature, app, or emerging technology like AI. Share your expertise, best practices, and engaging strategies. TDLS is all about collaboration and capacity building within the adult education community. The deadline for TDLS Call for Presenters is Monday, December 7, 2026.

🔗 Submit a TDLS proposal here

This Week's Upcoming Activities

Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Teaching Generative AI and Computing Basics with Labyrinth Learning | Alec Fehl, author of Putting AI to Work ; Julie Lemus CTE Teacher | For more than 30 years, Labyrinth Learning has provided educators and students with high-quality learning materials for Microsoft Office, business, accounting, and computing fundamentals. Join this webinar to discover learning solutions that can be used with adult students and their digital learning.

• Putting AI to Work empowers students to confidently use AI tools for content creation, analysis, and decision-making while reinforcing ethics, accuracy, and professional standards.
• Labyrinth’s computing basics solutions include Welcome to Computer Basics, Your Digital Foundation, and Welcome to Computers for ESL Students.

Thursday, October 22 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Northstar Digital Literacy User Group | Anthony Burik, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | Join this user-driven group of adult educators using Northstar Digital Literacy at their agencies. Some possibilities for regular meeting topics: hear about the different ways educators are using Northstar, share best practices and things that work, address and get advice on concerns and challenges, and exchange tips and ideas. Let’s discuss using Northstar for the benefit of our students, staff, and communities! All California adult education agencies that are using or considering Northstar are welcome to attend.

Saturday, October 24 at 9:00 am – 10:30 am | Outcomes: Tracking Mastery in Canvas | Dana Thompson, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | Support skill development and mastery with the power of Outcomes in Canvas. This session is designed for educators and trainers working with adult learners who need clear progress tracking and targeted feedback. Learn how to create and align outcomes to course content, use rubrics to assess performance, and leverage the Learning Mastery Gradebook to monitor individual growth over time. Whether you’re facilitating workforce training, continuing education, or certification prep, Canvas Outcomes can help you track what really matters—learning that sticks.

Thursday, November 12 at 8:00 am – 3:30 pm | OTAN Regional Canvas Summit | Southern California | OTAN Subject Matter Experts | Join adult educators and administrators from across Los Angeles for a free, one-day, hands-on professional development event focused on the practical use of Canvas in adult education. This regional summit is designed to bring together colleagues to learn, collaborate, and share strategies for using and managing Canvas. Whether you are new to Canvas and building foundational course elements, an experienced instructor exploring advanced tools, or an administrator managing courses, users, and integrations, there are sessions tailored to meet your needs.