February 2020
Administrators' Digest
Volume 11, Number 2
February 2020
REGISTRATION FOR OTAN’S TECHNOLOGY AND DISTANCE LEARNING SYMPOSIUM IS CLOSING SOON!
OTAN’s annual Technology and Distance Learning Symposium (TDLS) will take place March 6 and 7 at the Charles A. Jones Career & Education Center in Sacramento, and registration for TDLS is closing soon!
TDLS is OTAN’s two-day conference with dynamic, hands-on presentations that show participants how to integrate technology to enhance the learner experience, extend the classroom to learners through blended/distance learning, and help adult education programs be more effective and efficient. Find out more about TDLS at the TDLS website.
Registration is limited to the first 250 registrants (and registration is over 80% full). The fee to register is $35.00 per person, which includes breakfast and lunch both days. To register, please visit this registration page on the TDLS website. And please encourage your colleagues to attend by sharing this TDLS 2020 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
Nominate a Deserving Student for the Adult Education Students Succeed Program
The nomination period for the 2020 Adult Education Students Succeed Program is open.
Census Day 2020 – April 1 – is quickly approaching.
Making Sense of the Credentials Landscape
In the last few years, those in the adult education field have been discussing the importance of credentials that are useful for the workforce and further education. However, the credentials landscape is a bit like the Wild West and not always easy to make sense of.
Better Understanding Personalized Learning
One of the advantages of technology is that it can be used to personalize a student’s learning, providing resources and activities that are tailored to a student’s needs and that supplement what a student is learning with other students through whole-group instruction.
Helping Get Over Our Fear of Change
Technology is a considerable driver for change, not just in schools and workplaces but in all aspects of our lives. With change, though, comes fear. We can’t let our fear of technology, however, get in the way of preparing our students for their lives beyond adult education.
OTAN FEBRUARY AND MARCH EVENTS
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 7 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Internet and Digital Safety Awareness ★ | El Monte Rosemead Adult Education Ramona Campus |
| Thu, Feb 13 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Developing Virtual Reality Lessons ★ | MiraCosta College Community Learning Center |
| 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 |
| Fri, Mar 6 7:30 AM - 4:10 PM Sat, Mar 7 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Technology and Distance Learning Symposium 2020 (TDLS) | Charles A. Jones Career & Education Center TDLS Website |
| Mon, Mar 9 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Google Forms and Quizzes ★ | Hacienda La Puente Dibble Campus |
| Tue, Mar 10 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Google Forms and Quizzes ★ | Hacienda La Puente Dibble Campus |
| Fri, Mar 13 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
OTAN Tech Talks - Video Messaging with Loom | 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!