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Upcoming OTAN Activities – Week of April 14
May 9, 8:00-4:30 pm | OTAN Canvas Regional Summit | In partnership with CAERC at Sacramento County Office of Education. 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.
Understanding the Roles and Responsibilities of the Department of Education
With the changes occurring in our educational system, this article outlines exactly the roles and responsibilities established when enacted, October 17, 1979, by President Jimmy Carter. One hundred years prior, President Andrew Jackson signed legislation in 1867 to create a Department of Education. When the US “became a global power, the commitment to a specific federal agency for education became essential.” Then, Congress established this Cabinet-level agency with this purpose:
Are your slides too cute? 3 Presentation Tips That Center Student Understanding
Some of us during the Pandemic attempted to keep our adult learners engaged with our presentations. Some of the elements used had nothing to do with the actual content, but the cute bitmoji, animal stickers and blinking lights added a little fun bling. The novelty wore off when eventually a student described the slide and not the actual content.
Upcoming OTAN Activities – Week of April 7
April 7-8 | Legislative Advocacy Day! May 9, 8:00-4:30 pm | OTAN Canvas Regional Summit | In partnership with CAERC at Sacramento County Office of Education.
4 Apps that Empower Adult Learners
28 courses with 1,000+ lessons that include songs, videos, and games Web, smartphone, and tablet access for increased time on task English, reading, math, and GED® and HiSET® test prep
Best Deaf Awareness Lessons & Activities
Resources for educators to ensure deaf people can fully access their learning experience.
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of March 31
April 7-8 | Legislative Advocacy Day! May 9, 8:00-4:30 pm | OTAN Canvas Regional Summit | In partnership with CAERC at Sacramento County Office of Education.
Resource Links All in One News Item
This is a compilation of the suggested resources for further exploration from each chapter in the IDEAL Distance Learning Handbook: Appendix A.
Khanmigo
Microsoft’s addition to saving teacher time with AI, comes in the form of Khanmigo. Teachers can log in for free. Once an account is created, there are plenty of tools including but not limited to Exit tickets, a Chunk text, Leveler for different reading proficiencies, a SMART goal writer, and a Make it relevant tool to boost student engagement. Khanmigo now integrates cost free into the Canvas LMS too.
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of March 24
OTAN is updating the CA Adult Education Digital Learning Guidance (DLG) and need adult educators, workforce partners, & admin. input. Short survey! Deadline March 30 ️New Updated Survey Link April 7-8 | Legislative Advocacy Day!