January 2020
Administrators' Digest
Volume 11, Number 1
January 2020
LOOK FOR US AT THE EL CIVICS CONFERENCES AND JOIN US AT TDLS!
OTAN is excited to present at the EL Civics Conferences that will take place across California in January, February, and March. The conferences are organized by CASAS and are scheduled as follows:
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Friday, January 24 – Pasadena
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Friday, February 7 – Sacramento
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Friday, February 28 – Orange
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Friday, March 13 – San Jose
For more information and to register for one of the conferences, visit this page on the CASAS website: California EL Civics webpage
OTAN will be at all four conferences and is planning to present on the following topics: Step Up to 2020: Census, Civics, and Citizenship; CASAS Assessments for Citizenship Preparation; Digital Resources for IET/IELCE; Technology Tools for EL Civics Workforce Skills; Digital Resources for EL Civics Assessments; and Licensing Your Creations.
We look forward to presenting with our partners in adult education, including CASAS, CALPRO, and CDE (California Department of Ed). Please register for one of the upcoming EL Civics Conferences for valuable information and training for your program!
And a reminder to join us at OTAN’s annual Technology and Distance Learning Symposium (TDLS) March 6 and 7, 2020 at the Charles A. Jones Career & Education Center in Sacramento! Visit the TDLS website, register on this TDLS webpage, and please encourage your colleagues to attend by sharing this TDLS flyer.
As one of California’s three adult education state leadership projects, OTAN is here to serve you! Contact us at support@otan.us or 916-228-2580.
NEWS YOU CAN USE
As 2020 and the 2020s begin, we take a look at edtech trends for the coming year by also looking back at some of the news we’ve shared with the field over the past 12 months.
Completing Your Technology and Distance Learning Plan
The due date for submitting the TDLP is Friday, January 31. We’re in the home stretch for completing the TDLP and thinking about and planning for technology use at your school for the coming year.
Nominate a Deserving Student for the Adult Education Students Succeed Program
The nomination period for the 2020 Adult Education Students Succeed Program is now open.
Instruction: Face-to-Face, Online, or Both?
The results of two surveys regarding face-to-face and online instruction are in, and there is still a preference among teachers and students for face-to-face instruction, although online instruction is definitely a viable option and is making inroads in education.
Reviewing the Privacy Ratings for Edtech Products
How often are we considering the implications of data collection by edtech tools and whether the entities that created the tools are keeping our personal data safe?
OTAN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY EVENTS
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
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| Wed, Jan 8 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Tech Troubleshooting for Teachers ★ | Hacienda La Puente Dibble Campus |
| Wed, Jan 8 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Tech Troubleshooting for Teachers ★ | Hacienda La Puente Dibble Campus |
| Wed, Jan 8 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Google Tools, Apps, and Drive ★ | West Contra Costa Adult School Alvarado Campus |
| Fri, Jan 10 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
OTAN Tech Talks - Hyperdocs | Online - Zoom |
| Thu, Jan 23 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
Online Formative Assessment Tools | Online - Zoom |
| Sat, Jan 25 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Google Classroom for Adult Education | Burbank Adult School |
| Tue, Jan 28 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Accessible Documents for Everyone | Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) |
| Fri, Feb 7 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Internet and Digital Safety Awareness ★ | El Monte Rosemead Adult Education Ramona Campus |
| Fri, Feb 14 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
OTAN Tech Talks - Internet Safety for Students and Teacher | Online - Zoom |
| Fri, Feb 21 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Learn 360: Resources for Adult Education | Online - Zoom |
OTAN training events are OPEN to Adult Education staff.
★ = CLOSED, In-Service Training
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - PLAN AHEAD!
Did you know OTAN provides FREE professional development workshops related to technology for Adult Educators?
Think about scheduling Professional Development for this 2019-2020 school 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!