Schedule

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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

EdTech & Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Karin de Varennes
EdTech & UDL complement one another providing equitable environments for all learners. How to do them both? Join this session for an interactive approach to creating a UDL lesson with technology in collaborative groups.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: EEA)
Room 07
In-person only
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

Navigating Resistance to Technology Implementation at East Side Adult Edu.
Panel or Facilitated discussion (60 minutes)
Maricel Manglicmot (w/ Michelle Chuang, Michael Delaney)
In this presentation, the facilitators will describe a technology implementation project at East Side Adult Education. The three-part project includes Canvas support for teachers in all departments, a Canvas professional development course for ASE teachers who are unable to participate in meetings, and new ESL classes with blended learning approaches. Participants in this presentation will gain ideas on how to incorporate technology on their own campuses.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, ESL • CAT: DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, OEA, PAC)

Room 11 and Online
Hybrid

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

Ensuring All Have Access
Panel or Facilitated discussion (60 minutes)
Geoff Belleau (w/ Kristina Mattis)
A panel discussion. Focus on available connectivity programs and a discussion of how to engage and utilize the CA Digital Equity Plan.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD • CAT: DLM, EEA)

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

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

Schoolwide Northstar Digital Literacy Integration for Staff & Students
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Meredith Tait (w/ Hilary Estes, Ryan Whetstone)
In order to address the digital literacy gap, Torrance Adult School partnered with OTAN to bring the Northstar Digital Literacy program to our school. We started by building staff capacity through professional development sessions using the Northstar lessons and assessments. In Fall 2023, we are focused on assessing and building students’ digital literacy skills by incorporating a digital skills screener in some classes and incorporating the Northstar curriculum in others.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, ESL, WFP • CAT: DLF, EEA, OEA)
Room 10
In-person only
BEST Course Informational and Show-and-Tell Finale Session
Panel or Facilitated discussion (60 minutes)
Kristi Reyes (w/ Susan Gaer)
Attend this session to learn about the Building an EdTech Strategy Toolkit (BEST) course, developed through a partnership between OTAN and the EdTech Center @World Education. The course is offered two times per year and focuses on effective technology integration strategies of meeting learners’ needs with evidence-based strategies by creating replicable routines. Participants from the spring course will present their routines.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: DLE, DLF, EEA)

Room 11 and Online
Hybrid

Students Engaging with Video Creation in Language Courses
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Abram (Avi) Jones
The EEE framework has taught us that technology in instruction should be a means rather than an end. Beyond the idea of the medium (fully online instruction) lies the possibility of extending student engagement through novel ways of teaching and learning that students are truly comfortable with. In this experimental instruction, we asked many students to participate in group projects involving the target language (English or French) and saw engagement flourish.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ESL • CAT: DLM, EEA, OEA)

Room 12 and Online
Presenter on Zoom

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

Revolutionizing Education: A Deep Dive into the World of Generative AI
Follow-along Workshop (60 Minutes)
Joe Marquez
Join our session to explore Generative AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Bard,) in education. Discover its potential to transform teaching methods, create engaging content, and personalize student learning. Focus on equity and ethics in AI use. Perfect for educators eager to integrate AI into their strategies.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, STE, WFP • CAT: DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA)
Room 18
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

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)

Using Online Platforms with Low-Literacy Students
Panel or Facilitated discussion (60 minutes)
Wendy Okada (w/ Tatiana Dutra E Mello)
As various platforms have become an excellent tool to facilitate second language acquisition, a unique set of challenges arise when using such platforms with low-literacy learners. In this presentation and facilitated discussion, we will share our best practices, tips and tools for using Canvas and Ellii.
(AUD: TEA • PGM: ESL • CAT: DLF, EEA)

Room 09 and Online
Hybrid

Teaching Writing to ESL Students in the AI Age
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Chris Vela Che (w/ Ingrid Bairstow)
We all know that AI is here whether we like it or not, but many of us don’t know where to begin or how to incorporate AI into our teaching. This presentation will share a few AI tools and strategies to teach writing to ESL students at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. We will also discuss strategies, challenges, and questions about AI.
(AUD: TEA • PGM: ESL • CAT: DLE, DLF, EEA, OEA)

Room 11 and Online
Presenter on Zoom

Cyber High, Changing Lives One Future at a Time
Follow-along Workshop (60 Minutes)
Susanne Sparks (w/ Rob Cords)
Cyber High is one of the originators of asynchronous online coursework, circa 1998; although our roots date to 1978 via the Pass Program put forth in the service of California’s Migrant student population (whom we still serve in large percentage today). It is owned and operated by one of the largest county offices of education in California, the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. It offers 79 online courses, 7 in Spanish, 47 courses are appropriate for A-G, and one CTE course.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, STE, WFP • CAT: CRR, DLE, DLF, DLM, EEA, PAC)

Room 12 and Online
Hybrid

California Adult Ed Technology and Distance Learning – A Look at the Data
Panel or Facilitated discussion (60 minutes)
Matthias Sturm (w/ Anthony Burik)
The Technology and Distance Learning for California Adult Education report provides an overview of distance learning in WIOA-funded adult schools and noncredit community college programs. We present preliminary findings from the 2022-2023 report and invite participants to discuss online and blended learning as well as the impact of technology adoption in the delivery of program offerings as we look at the data. We also will reflect on the challenges and opportunities in a post-pandemic world.
(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, ESL • CAT: DLF, DLM, EEA, PAC)

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

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