August 2019
WELCOME BACK!
All of us at OTAN hope that your new school year gets off to a great start! Remember that OTAN is ready, willing, and able to help your staff with training on technology integration throughout the coming school year. You can learn more about our face-to-face and online trainings below or just contact us at support@otan.us or 916-228-2580. As one of California’s three adult education state leadership projects, we are here to serve you!
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Using Social Media to Find and Share Best Practices
In recent years, educators have turned to social media as another resource to find and share best practices with others locally and globally.
Pearson Shifting to "Digital-First" Approach
The company shifts its business model from print to digital in a textbook publishing field that has been significantly challenged by technology.
The K-12 world has developed a technology integration solution that adult education should study: instructional coach.
These days, it is almost mandatory to have a strategy in place for selecting EdTech that meets various criteria, including ease of use and effectiveness for students and their learning.
A Renewed Interest in Competency-Based Education
A new report suggests renewed interest in CBE as a way to help low-skilled and low-wage earning workers get the education and training they need to move up the economic ladder.
Improve Your Communication Through Texting
When it comes to our schools, are we making the most of technology to reach students, staff, and the larger community?
Are Micro-Credentials the Future of Teacher Professional Development?
In the effort to provide effective professional development to teachers, some see micro-credentials as the future of teacher training.
OTAN August Events
Take a look at our upcoming events!
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Wed, Aug 7 |
Ceres Adult School |
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Thu, Aug 8 |
Highlands Community Charter School |
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Fri, Aug 9 |
Online - Zoom |
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Fri, Aug 9 |
Highlands Community Charter School |
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Mon, Aug 19 |
Jefferson Adult Education |
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Fri, Aug 23 |
Folsom-Cordova Adult School |
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Fri, Aug 30 |
Conejo Valley Adult School |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - PLAN AHEAD!
Did you know OTAN provides FREE professional development workshops related to technology for Adult Educators?
With the end of summer near and the new school year coming soon, think about scheduling Professional Development for this year. With a wide-variety of technology topics in their arsenal, OTAN training staff will go to any WIOA-funded adult education program in CA that has a computer lab or devices connected to the Internet.
All of OTAN's workshops are provided at no-cost!
Each three-hour session is hands-on - everyone will learn new skills related to technology or using technology that they can use in their adult education class or program. And all of OTAN's face-to-face workshops can be tailored to fit the needs of the requesting program. Select the link to see a list of the current face-to-face workshops and, remember, if you don't see a workshop that "floats your boat" contact OTAN - we'll create what you and your staff need!
OTAN also offers short, online workshops to meet the demands of busy adult educators. Click on the link to see our list of online workshops and webinars: Online Workshops & Webinars
All of OTAN workshops are free! Read more about OTAN Training and select Face-to-Face or Online workshops options to view complete workshop lists including descriptions and prerequisites.
Need more information? Contact OTAN training staff anytime by phone or email at 916-228-2580 and support@otan.us
To view workshops already scheduled, visit the California Adult Education Professional Development Calendar and search for workshops sponsored by OTAN. Don't miss any!