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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Showing 11 presentations matching these filters: DAY: Saturday X CAT: Student Support Services X Clear all

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/ Renee Collins, Francisco X Pinedo Jr.)
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
Revolutionize Data Driven Decision-Making with AI Tools
Follow-along Workshop (60 Minutes)
Matthew Rhoads
Using AI tools has resulted in the time required to make data-driven decisions to decrease dramatically. We will demo the Advanced Data Analysis tool within ChatGPT to outline how pertinent adult education data can be extracted and analyzed within this AI tool. Then, after the demonstration, we will discuss how AI can be utilized within decision-making scenarios teachers and school leaders experience to improve student outcomes and programs at our schools.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: EEA, PAC, SSS)

Room 12 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)

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