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Social Media Post Design Mistakes to Avoid Today in 2025
It isn’t too late in 2025 to improve your agency’s social media posts.
Using 3D Printing and Student Input to Aid Accessibility
Senior Leader of Assistive Technology Solutions, Laurie Dale, at Ability Beyond decided to form a “TIP (Technology Innovations for Peers) Squad.” The squad provides adults with disabilities “the chance to learn technology skills and build adaptive solutions to barriers they and their peers face.”
Learn More About Upcoming OTAN Pilot Programs
As a part of our service to the adult education field, OTAN works to negotiate the best free or reduced-cost special offers for online curriculum licenses and professional development resources suggested by our OTAN Advisory Committee and adult educators in the field.
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of May 12
This Week’s Upcoming Activities
Using ChatGPT students might pass a course, but with a cost
Date: April 22, 2025 Source: University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of May 5
OTAN Digest - May 2025 This Week’s Upcoming Activities
From Deficit to Growth: A guide to Asset-Based Feedback and Rubric Design
With any learner, sensitivity about how a person receives feedback is important in any position. Words we use as educators can leave long lasting impressions on how a “student views themself as a learner.”
Using Padlet to Engage Students and Build Community in CTE Classrooms
Teachers in Career and Technical Education (CTE) play a significant role in preparing students for real-world careers by providing hands-on learning. One powerful tool to enhance student engagement and foster a strong classroom community is Padlet. Padlet is a digital bulletin board that allows students and teachers to collaborate, share resources, and engage in interactive discussions.
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of April 28
May 9, 8:00-4:30 pm | OTAN Canvas Regional Summit | In partnership with CAERC at Sacramento County Office of Education. Deadline to register: April 30 Registration Open for 2025 High School Equivalency and Proficiency Summer Convenings! CDE invites chief examiners, test site admin, school counselors and others with a connection to high school equivalency (HSE) and Proficiency exams to an in-person location near your region.
AI for Older Adults: Senior Planet
When we talk about digital divides, it’s important to bridge the gap between older adults and technology. AARP’s Senior Planet offers a variety of technology courses. Free AI classes are available.