Schedule

The schedule for TDLS is presented on this page. Use the filter buttons below to sort sessions by day, audience, strands, etc.

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Friday Sessions

Registration/Breakfast   (Friday 7:30am-8:30am)

Welcome & Keynote   (Friday 8:45am–10:15am)

Session 1   (Friday 10:30am-12:00pm)

Create Video Lessons and Embedded Assignments with ScreenPal
Follow-along Workshop (90 minute)
Nitya Ramanan
ScreenPal (previously Screencast-O-Matic) is a simple yet powerful tool that has multiple uses including screen recorder, video editor, creating storyboards and scripts, capturing and annotating screenshots, and creating video quizzes. This tool would be beneficial to adult educators as they design lessons. ScreenPal’s embedded quizzes and polls allow curriculum and lesson designers to create video lessons with frequent knowledge checks, or short bytes of video lessons followed by a quiz.
(AUD: TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, STE, WFP • CAT: DLE, DLF, OEA)
Room 05
In-person only
Dispel Technology Myths for Adults With Disabilities
Demonstration (90 minute)
Kenya Bratton
This workshop is all about mythbusters for struggling adults and those with specific learning disabilities (e.g. dyslexia, attention deficit, mild traumatic brain injury, etc.). Attend this knowledge-packed and interactive workshop for on the spot digital tips that require no price tag. Please bring a mobile device. The identified adult learners are those who have known or unknown mild disabilities with a higher level of independence to practice the strategies.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD • CAT: DLE, DLF, EEA, OEA)

Room 09 and Online
Hybrid

See the Latest in AI! Free Online Interactive Resources for Adult Learners
Follow-along Workshop (90 minute)
Debbie Jensen
Looking for quality online resources to stimulate student learning and raise scores? Want to expand your HS/HSE offerings? CK-12 offers free open content including interactive multimedia. An AI based tutor is available for students 24/7. Teachers are given digital assistance to know student activity and needs. More impressively, FlexBooks are customizable, you can adapt what is there, add to it, or even create your own. CK-12 recently partnered with adult education for ABE, HS/ASE, ESL and CTE.
(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL • CAT: DLE, OEA)

Room 12 and Online
Hybrid

TDLS Tech Playground
Demonstration (90 minute)
Farzana Cassim (w/ Penny Pearson)
Come visit the Tech Playground where you can play with some cool tech tools that you can use with others in the classroom, in the program, and at the school. Experience augmented and virtual reality in a safe and fun way. You can also stop by to recharge your devices and chat with others about using technology in the classroom and the adult education program. Try something new at the Tech Playground!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)
Room 21
In-person only

Lunch   (Friday 12:00pm-1:00pm)

TDLS Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Farzana Cassim (w/ Penny Pearson)
Come visit the Tech Playground where you can play with some cool tech tools that you can use with others in the classroom, in the program, and at the school. Experience augmented and virtual reality in a safe and fun way. You can also stop by to recharge your devices and chat with others about using technology in the classroom and the adult education program. Try something new at the Tech Playground!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)
Room 21
In-person only

Session 2   (Friday 1:00pm-2:00pm)

TDLS Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Farzana Cassim (w/ Penny Pearson)
Come visit the Tech Playground where you can play with some cool tech tools that you can use with others in the classroom, in the program, and at the school. Experience augmented and virtual reality in a safe and fun way. You can also stop by to recharge your devices and chat with others about using technology in the classroom and the adult education program. Try something new at the Tech Playground!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)
Room 21
In-person only

Session 3   (Friday 2:15pm-3:45pm)

Why Are Students Struggling? Let's Look at Their Learning Style Inventory
Demonstration (90 minute)
Lila Young
Do you feel frustrated when you go over a concept not once, but twice and some students still do not get it? You ask yourself: "Are they paying attention or listening at all?" One reason is the information presented does not match the students' learning modality. This presentation focuses on the different LSIs and how to incorporate them into a lesson plan.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: DLE, DLF, DLM, OEA, SSS)

Room 07 and Online
Hybrid

Use Draw and Slides to Publish - Replace Paper!
Follow-along Workshop (90 minute)
Melinda Holt
Need to create a business card or an online newsletter? How about creating an image that isn’t fuzzy? Or make your own image to insert into any type of document? Attend this session to discover all the voodoo you can do with Google’s Draw and Slides tool beyond presentations!
(AUD: STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, SSS)
Room 13
In-person only
Becoming a Prompt Genius Using Generative AI Tools
Follow-along Workshop (90 minute)
Joe Marquez
Learn to craft effective prompts for Generative AI in education in this interactive session. Explore personalized learning and ethical AI use, engaging in hands-on activities with our six-tiered prompting framework. Unleash creativity and discover innovative classroom AI applications. Ideal for educators seeking exciting, practical AI skills.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA)
Room 18
In-person only
TDLS Tech Playground
Demonstration (90 minute)
Farzana Cassim (w/ Penny Pearson)
Come visit the Tech Playground where you can play with some cool tech tools that you can use with others in the classroom, in the program, and at the school. Experience augmented and virtual reality in a safe and fun way. You can also stop by to recharge your devices and chat with others about using technology in the classroom and the adult education program. Try something new at the Tech Playground!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)
Room 21
In-person only

Session 4   (Friday 4:00pm-5:00pm)

Creative Ways to Engage All Levels of Online Learners
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Elisia Doonan
Keep your skills current and relevant with education technology, blended learning, distance learning, communications and more. In this session we will take a quick look at the tools, techniques and tips specifically created for busy adult ed teachers.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, AWD, ESL • CAT: DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA)

Room 07 and Online
Hybrid

Digital Whiteboard Options to Replace Google Jamboard
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Cindy Wislofsky
With Google Jamboard being phased out soon, what will you use instead? Digital whiteboards have a multitude of collaborative uses such as brainstorming, group work, vocabulary building, reviewing, sharing feedback, and more. Even if you haven’t used a virtual whiteboard before, learn about some exciting options moving forward without Jamboard, especially FigJam. Whiteboards shared all have free versions. Bring your tablet or laptop to get the full experience in this interactive session.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: OEA)

Room 10 and Online
Hybrid

The Googles
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Melinda Holt
Google Workspace has a treasure trove of apps to use in education. Those apps are also always updating! Features, functions, and other fantastical stuff is added and, unless users know where or what to look for, the cool stuff remains hidden. This session will uncover Google goodies including the new, hidden, and forgotten features in Drive, Draw, Sites, Art Institute, Labs, Translate, Keep and more!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)
Room 13
In-person only
TDLS Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Farzana Cassim (w/ Penny Pearson)
Come visit the Tech Playground where you can play with some cool tech tools that you can use with others in the classroom, in the program, and at the school. Experience augmented and virtual reality in a safe and fun way. You can also stop by to recharge your devices and chat with others about using technology in the classroom and the adult education program. Try something new at the Tech Playground!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)
Room 21
In-person only

Saturday Sessions

Registration/Breakfast   (Saturday 8:00am-9:00am)

TDLS Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Farzana Cassim (w/ Penny Pearson)
Come visit the Tech Playground where you can play with some cool tech tools that you can use with others in the classroom, in the program, and at the school. Experience augmented and virtual reality in a safe and fun way. You can also stop by to recharge your devices and chat with others about using technology in the classroom and the adult education program. Try something new at the Tech Playground!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)
Room 21
In-person only

Session 5   (Saturday 9:15am-10:15am)

Harnessing the Power of Digital Teaching with the Digital Learning Guidance
Panel or Facilitated discussion (60 minutes)
Christina Hyatt (w/ Francisco X Pinedo Jr., Renee Collins)
In this panel discussion, discover practical strategies to enhance your agency's digital presence and empower teachers, staff, and students. OTAN has launched the Digital Learning Guidance Canvas course, Facilitators' Guides with PowerPoints, video summaries, and Readers' Guides to accompany the Digital Learning Guidance document. Hear how the Digital Learning Guidance resources can help you unlock the power of digital learning at your site.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, SSS)

Room 04 and Online
Hybrid

Mastering Canvas: Tips and Resources for Success
Panel or Facilitated discussion (60 minutes)
Chun Hee McMahon (w/ Amalia Pizano, Yecsenia Delgado, Hannah Gandy)
Learn the ropes of a successful Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) implementation in your Adult Education Program. Our team will share practical tips, student resources, and teacher training materials acquired through their own Canvas transition. Join us for a concise session packed with insights to streamline your digital teaching experience and elevate your CTE program to new heights.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)
Room 09
In-person only
CommonLit! - What Every Academic (ABE & GED) Teacher Needs!
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Rosa (Rosy) Leon Blanco
CommonLit is a highly effective and free online reading program. Since my integration of CommonLit in the class, students are increasing CASAS and GED scores!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL • CAT: DLF, EEA, OEA)

Room 10 and Online
Presenter on Zoom

TDLS Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Farzana Cassim (w/ Penny Pearson)
Come visit the Tech Playground where you can play with some cool tech tools that you can use with others in the classroom, in the program, and at the school. Experience augmented and virtual reality in a safe and fun way. You can also stop by to recharge your devices and chat with others about using technology in the classroom and the adult education program. Try something new at the Tech Playground!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)
Room 21
In-person only

Session 6   (Saturday 10:30am-11:30am)

USA Learns: Take a Tour of This FREE Resource for ESL, Citizenship, and CTE
Follow-along Workshop (60 Minutes)
Alisa Takeuchi
Welcome to USA Learns! Come join this session to learn more about this FREE website developed by a division of the Sacramento County Office of Education enabling ESL students to practice basic English, immigrant integration, Citizenship, and CTE! There is something for everyone. Bring your device and follow along with the tour or just sit back, relax, and take notes.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: DLF, OEA)
Room 04
In-person only
Empowering Teacher Leaders through a Professional Development Academy
Panel or Facilitated discussion (60 minutes)
Yecsenia Delgado
Join us to explore the transformative journey with our two-year Professional Development Academy, empowering teacher leaders. This program offers coaching, aids agencies in achieving tech goals, and equips educators to foster innovation, enhancing student learning. Learn how the academy can empower teachers to unlock technology's potential in education.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)

Room 09 and Online
Hybrid

Soft Skills: What Are They? How Are They Incorporated into a Classroom?
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Lila Young (w/ Courtney Urdesich-McMahon)
Today’s students and future job seekers are comfortable with using technology (hard skills); however, soft skills are also important. In today’s job market, employers are looking for an applicant that has both skills. This session discusses how to achieve a balance between soft and hard skills in the Classroom/Hybrid online environment to prepare students for the work environment.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: DLE, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)

Room 13 and Online
Hybrid

TDLS Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Farzana Cassim (w/ Penny Pearson)
Come visit the Tech Playground where you can play with some cool tech tools that you can use with others in the classroom, in the program, and at the school. Experience augmented and virtual reality in a safe and fun way. You can also stop by to recharge your devices and chat with others about using technology in the classroom and the adult education program. Try something new at the Tech Playground!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)
Room 21
In-person only

Lunch   (Saturday 11:45am-12:45pm)

TDLS Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Farzana Cassim (w/ Penny Pearson)
Come visit the Tech Playground where you can play with some cool tech tools that you can use with others in the classroom, in the program, and at the school. Experience augmented and virtual reality in a safe and fun way. You can also stop by to recharge your devices and chat with others about using technology in the classroom and the adult education program. Try something new at the Tech Playground!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)
Room 21
In-person only

Session 7   (Saturday 1:00pm-2:00pm)

TDLS Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Farzana Cassim (w/ Penny Pearson)
Come visit the Tech Playground where you can play with some cool tech tools that you can use with others in the classroom, in the program, and at the school. Experience augmented and virtual reality in a safe and fun way. You can also stop by to recharge your devices and chat with others about using technology in the classroom and the adult education program. Try something new at the Tech Playground!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)
Room 21
In-person only

Close/Tech Slam   (Saturday 2:15pm-3:15pm)

TDLS Tech Slam! and Closing
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
OTAN Staff
Join us to celebrate the end of a great conference and to participate in the TDLS 2024 Tech Slam! The Tech Slam is a fast-paced session intended to share and learn about educational technology tips with colleagues. Walk away with even more great ideas and tips!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC, SSS)

Multi-purpose and Online
Hybrid