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Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of June 2
Attending CASAS SI? Lots of OTAN Presentations at CASAS SI to choose from.
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.
Participate in an OTAN pilot program to evaluate CILIA-T, a free, open access Civics/US History/ESL/Digital skills curriculum with detailed lesson plans and teacher resources. The pilot aims to address three important needs of adult learners in an integrated way: English proficiency; understanding U.S. history, culture, and systems; and basic digital skills. We are looking for teachers who would like to participate in our fall 2025 pilot. Please review and complete this Google Form and we will reach out: bit.ly/cilia-t
This Week’s Upcoming Activities
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!
Coming Soon!
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.
Friday, June 27, 1- 2:30pm | Prewriting to Publishing: Using LLMs to Support Writing Instruction | Discover strategies for practical use of Large Language Models (LLMs) for teaching writing that center on the full writing process—from brainstorming and drafting to revising, editing, and publishing.