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Upcoming OTAN Activities – Week of 1/30

Posted on 01/27/2023

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

Canvas For Vocational Studies | Monday, January 30th, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
This special session covers tools that are used in a number of ways, like file management of technical manuals and slide decks; embedding features within the Content Editor to share content such as diagrams, schematics, and videos, and the ePortfolio capabilities in Canvas.

Canvas Modules and Communications | Wednesday, February 1st, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
This foundational session is designed for educators new to using Canvas and covers how to create and communicate with Canvas.

Closing the Digital Literacy Gap with Northstar Digital Literacy | Wednesday, February 1st, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This online presentation will discuss how the Northstar Platform (provided by OTAN) can help you assess and instruct learners on various critical digital skills. We will look at an overview of the assessments, instructor-led curricula, reporting capabilities, and more.
PRESENTERS: Theresa Sladek, Northstar Business Development Manager & Anthony Burik, OTAN Coordinator.

Q&A with a Canvas Expert – for Teachers | Thursday, February 2nd, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Have a question about Canvas? Ask an Expert from Instructure.


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.

We are here to support YOU!

Want to share your favorite technology tools with your fellow educators? Our monthly OTAN Tech Talks provide an opportunity to collaborate!

Interested in scheduling an OTAN Professional Development Session for your staff? Take a peek at our OTAN Session List and see what we have to offer!

Contact us at support@otan.us or call our office at (916) 228-2580 for more information.

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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.