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Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of July 21
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This Week’s Upcoming Activities
Friday, July 25, 1-2:00 pm | Getting to Know Canvas: Think "Speed Dating" with Canvas Tools with Karin de Varennes and Miranda Currie, OTAN Project Specialists. In this presentation we’ll take you on a guided tour through the WHY and WOW of Canvas, showing you just how easy and powerful this platform can be for adult educators.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2-3:00 pm | Using Generative AI to Analyze Data with Anthony Burik, OTAN Coordinator. In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to use generative AI to analyze instructional and programmatic data quickly and meaningfully. You'll explore how to identify learning gaps and create custom learning activities that address the specific needs of your students – all guided by AI-powered insights.
Monday, August 4, 9-11:00 am | Generative AI in Adult Ed: Session 1 - Manage your Workflow: Benefit from Large Language Models in Adult Education (OTAN Trainer TBD). Discover how large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini can streamline your workflow, assist in ideation, and ultimately help you in better serving your agency’s learners.
Wednesday, August 6, 9-11:00 am | Generative AI in Adult Ed: Session 2 - Leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools for Lesson Activities and Materials Creation in Instruction (OTAN Trainer TBD). This session will include a review of lesson planning and an introduction to and practice using hands-on some of the countless education-specific AI tools for a variety of purposes.
Friday, August 8, 9-10:30 am | Generative AI in Adult Ed: Session 3 - Show What You Know: Sharing and Refining Your AI-Enhanced Adult Education Content (OTAN Trainer TBD). In this interactive webinar, you'll have the opportunity to share how you have used or will use AI tools in your lesson planning, try out new ideas in real time, and receive constructive feedback from your peers