March 2020
Administrators' Digest
Volume 11, Number 3
March 2020
APPLICATIONS FOR THE ADVANCING INNOVATION IN ADULT EDUCATION PROJECT ACCEPTED THROUGH APRIL 15, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) is excited to announce a new application period for the Advancing Innovation in Adult Education project. This project is identifying, highlighting, and disseminating innovative practices in adult education that lead to improved outcomes.
High-performing Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) grantees should submit their applications by Wednesday, April 15. Use the Advancing Innovation Checklist to think about the characteristics of your program's practice and whether it meets the Advancing Innovation project's definition of "innovative." Register for one of our upcoming activities to learn more about the project and the application process:
- Application Webinar: Monday, March 9, 2020 from 2-3 pm ET
- Office Hours: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 from 1:30-2:30 pm ET
Questions? Contact the project at innovation@lincs.ed.gov. We would love to see one or more California adult education programs honored for their innovative programs!
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
Still Time to Nominate a Deserving Student for the Adult Education Students Succeed Program
The nomination period for the 2020 Adult Education Students Succeed Program is open.
Thursday, February 27 was Digital Learning Day, celebrating projects that teachers, administrators, support staff, and students have contributed to that have effectively integrated technology into teaching and learning at schools nationwide.
Many people still assume that a student is only "learning" when they spend time in school, but technology has been upending that assumption for a while.
Keeping Everyone Safe on the Internet
February 11 was Safer Internet Day, a worldwide recognition of the need to actively safeguard children and adults when they spend time on the Internet. Safer Internet Day is a good reminder of the continuous need to educate everyone on staying safe online, protecting personal data, and acting as good netizens.
Census Day 2020 – April 1 – is quickly approaching.
OTAN MARCH AND APRIL EVENTS
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fri, Mar 27 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Teaching Vocabulary with Technology ★ | Saddleback Adult Education Serra High School |
| Fri, Apr 10 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
OTAN Tech Talks - Effective Cell Phone Usage in the Classroom | Online - Zoom |
| Mon, Apr 13 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Moodle: Create a Course Web Site ★ | Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center |
| Mon, Apr 13 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Social Media for Adult Education ★ | Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center |
| Thu, Apr 16 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Gamify Your Classroom With Online Tools | Online - Zoom |
| Fri, Apr 17 12:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
Google Tools, Apps, and Drive ★ | North Valley Occupational Center LAUSD |
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!