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Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of Nov 3

Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of Nov 3

National Distance Learning Week 2025: November 3–7

National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) 2025, sponsored by the U.S. Distance Learning Association (USDLA), takes place November 3–7. This year’s theme, The Great AI Disequilibrium, explores the evolving role of artificial intelligence in distance learning.

Technology and Digital Learning Symposium

March 6 and 7, 2026 – Join us for a hybrid conference at the Monterey Adult School!

Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of October 27

Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of October 27

Featured PD Resource: Crash Course – Teaching with Generative AI

Looking for a quick and practical introduction to using AI in your teaching? World Education offers a free, 30-minute self-paced Crash Course: Teaching with Generative AI designed specifically for adult educators.

Innovation Library: A Model for Technology Access and Inspiration

Get inspired by the Innovation Library at Evans Community Adult School in Los Angeles! This free, student-centered space offers a welcoming environment to study, receive tech support, and explore emerging technologies.

Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of October 20

Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of October 20

New 2025 Naturalization Civics Test Launches October 20

Do you offer citizenship preparation classes at your school? A new version of the U.S. Naturalization Civics Test will go into effect October 20, 2025, with several important updates instructors and students should be aware of.

Discover Free Adult Education Resources on CK-12

The CK-12 Foundation offers free, high-quality, open educational resources that bring learning to life through digital textbooks, videos, simulations, and interactive activities. Thanks to an ongoing partnership between CK-12 and OTAN, adult educators and learners now have access to a growing collection of FlexBooks designed specifically for adult education programs. These multimedia-rich, customizable textbooks support both in-person and online instruction, and they’re completely free.

Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of Oct 13

Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of Oct 13

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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.