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
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
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
