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Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of May 26

Posted on 05/27/2025

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Digital Learning Guidance Course: Harnessing the Power of Online Education Ongoing six-chapter asynchronous Canvas course written by adult educators for adult educators. Online Self-Directed Course.

This Week’s Upcoming Activities

Tuesday, May 27, 3:30-5:00 pm | AI-Assisted Storytelling Projects for ESL and Academic Programs with Barry Bakin, OTAN SME| Participants will learn how to use AI apps to create a unique story including illustrations in online book form. https://bit.ly/43kE5Jt

Wednesday, May 28, 3:30-5:00 pm | Classroom-tested AI Activities for Students with Barry Bakin, OTAN SME | Attendees will gain insights on how to leverage AI to create engaging learning experiences.

Coming Soon!

Saturday, June 7, 9-10:00 am | Padlet TA 101: A Hands-On Intro for Educators (Part 1) with Alisa Takeuchi, OTAN SME | This session introduces educators to the powerful potential of Padlet TA to support classroom instruction and personalize learning in real time. Perfect for those just getting started!

Friday, June 13, 1-2:00 pm | OTAN Tech Talk June 2025: Creative Ways to Use Microsoft Sway in Your Classroom with Chris Vela Che, OTAN SME | Join me as we explore Microsoft Sway, a web-based tool that makes it easy to create visually engaging, interactive content that's just one click away.

Saturday, June 14, 9-10:00 am | Padlet TA 101: A Hands-On Intro for Educators (Part 2) with Alisa Takeuchi, OTAN SME | Let’s take a deeper dive into Padlet TA and explore more of what this resource has to offer. We’ll add on to the apps from Session 1 and have time for hands-on training. If you weren’t able to join us for Session 1, not to worry, you’ll be able to catch up and see how others will use it at their schools.

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OTAN activities are funded by contract CN240137 from the Adult Education Office, in the Career & College Transition Division, California Department of Education, with funds provided through Federal P.L., 105-220, Section 223. However, OTAN content does not necessarily reflect the position of that department or the U.S. Department of Education.