OTAN News
Upcoming OTAN Activities Week of January 22
(All times PST)
For up-to-date upcoming professional development from OTAN and others, visit the California Adult Education Professional Development Calendar.
Tuesday, January 23, 9-10:30 am | Jan-Feb Admin Cohort & Apply IT Session (2-3:00 pm) Topic: Account Settings | Same Zoom Link
TDLS'24 Registration now open! Technology and Distance Learning Symposium 2024 is an annual conference featuring engaging, interactive presentations and vibrant discussions. Join us!
California Adult Education Students Succeed CAESS Nomination Window is open today until March 15, 2024. Nominate the deserving student in your classroom.
Public comment is now open for California’s draft Digital Equity Plan until January 25, 2024. Adult Education perspective is important. Visit the State Digital Equity Plan webpage to access the draft, then select the public comment form and follow the instructions to share your feedback. For more information on adding public comments, read this news item.
Coming soon!
Tuesday, January 23, 12-1:30 pm | Creating Outcomes/Rubrics in Canvas with OTAN SME Dana Thompson | Create, incorporate and apply rubrics to assignments and discussions ensuring clear and consistent assessment criteria.
Wednesday, January 24, 12-1:00 pm | CIP 101: Student Technology Intake Survey with OTAN SME Jaemi Naish | Understand the intricacies and purpose of the Student Technology Intake Survey. Participants will learn how and when to implement the survey effectively.
Thursday, January 25, 12-1:00 pm | Canvas Q & A for Administrators and Teachers
Tuesday, January 30, 12-1:30 pm | Canvas Accessibility with OTAN SME Dana Thompson This session explores the Rich Content Editor in Canvas, emphasizing the creation of accessible content with alt text, appropriate color contrast, descriptive links, and closed captioning.
Wednesday, January 31, 11-12:00 pm | Repeat Session: CIP 101 Student Technology Intake Survey with OTAN SME Penny Pearson
Friday, February 9, 1-2:00 pm |OTAN Tech Talk Streamline Planning with AI: Craft Custom Lessons with OTAN SME Susan Coulter~WebBased Class Activities News Item