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Upcoming OTAN Activities – Week of 1/23

Posted on 01/20/2023

OTAN provides activities and resources to support our adult education colleagues. (All times PST)

Monday, January 23rd, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Canvas Curriculum Specific for Math and Science
Math and science courses have unique instructional approaches and specialized resources. Discover how to bring those tools and apps specific to math and science into Canvas.

Tuesday, January 24th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Advancing Canvas: Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Discover the essential components of designing and delivering a PBL experience using Canvas tools.

Tuesday, January 24th, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Using the Learning Upgrade App for ESL, GED, and Job Skills Success
Learn how agencies deploy the Learning Upgrade app to drive CASAS gains, prepare learners for the GED, and improve job skills.
Presenters: Drew Robinson and Vinod Lobo, of Learning Upgrade; Anthony Burik, OTAN Coordinator, Distance Learning Project.

Wednesday, January 25th, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Canvas Admin: Review and Troubleshooting
This session features a review and troubleshooting theme for Canvas leads and Administrators. This provides extra scheduled time to review any topic within the refresher session.

Thursday, January 26th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Advancing Canvas: Outcomes and Learning Mastery
Join us to review best practices of utilizing outcomes and rubrics in Canvas assignments, discussions, quizzes and as shared resources, along with specific applications of the Learning Mastery Gradebook.


OTAN’s Curriculum Offers for 2023
Learn more about pilots offered at the best free or reduced-cost special offers for online curriculum licenses and professional development.

TDLS & Bootcamp Registration is open!
Registering for TDLS includes an optional Bootcamp space for the first 30 people registered in each bootcamp session.
Register for TDLS 2023

Students Succeed Nomination Window is Open!
Nominate a well deserving adult learner who embodies the spirit of adult education.

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OTAN activities are funded by contract CN220124 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.