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Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of Aug 11

Posted on 08/11/2025

OTAN Digest – August 2025

This Week’s Upcoming Activities

Tuesday, August 12, 1:15-3:15 pm | Canvas Basics with Anthony Burik, OTAN Coordinator. This session will walk you through the basic tools you need to build and manage a Canvas course. You’ll learn how to organize course materials, post assignments, and communicate with students.

Tuesday, August 12, 1:15-3:15 pm | Canvas Intermediate with Miranda Currie, OTAN Project Specialist. The session will focus on designing courses that make the most of Canvas tools to streamline workflow, improve course structure, and boost student engagement. Topics will include module design and organization, New Quizzes, Studio, and Canvas Commons.

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Saturday, August 23, 9-10:30 am | Canvas Course Design Best Practices with Miranda Currie, OTAN Project Specialist. This session covers best practices for organizing content, using consistent design elements, and incorporating visuals like banners, icons, and multimedia to enhance clarity and connection. Walk away with practical tips to create a clean, inviting course that keeps learners focused and engaged.

Saturday, September 13, 9-10:30 am | Mastering Canvas Modules for Student Engagement with Miranda Currie, OTAN Project Specialist. This session will show you how to structure content logically, chunk information effectively, and align materials with your syllabus. Learn how to use publish dates, prerequisites, and requirements to guide students through your course at the right pace.

COVID-19 Field Support
New Website Orientation
COVID-19 Field Support
California Distance Learning Cooperative - A Canvas Project
CAE Online Application and Reporting
CDE Adult Ed. Website
CA Adult ED Students Succeed
TDLS
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OTAN activities are funded by contract CN240137 from the Adult Education Office, in the Career & College Transition Division, California Department of Education, with funds provided through Federal P.L., 105-220, Section 223. However, OTAN content does not necessarily reflect the position of that department or the U.S. Department of Education.