From the Adult Education Director

Welcome to the annual Technology and Digital Learning Symposium 2025 hosted by OTAN! This hybrid event brings together adult education practitioners to share insights and stay updated on digital technology. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a returning participant, we appreciate your trust in OTAN and promise a welcoming, valuable experience both in-person and online.

Engage in a dynamic program featuring keynotes, presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities. With almost 60 sessions covering topics such as AI, digital learning strategies, ed tech integration, and digital literacy, the content is relevant for all California Adult Education Program-approved areas.

Explore the online conference platform, use the My TDLS tool to customize your schedule, and don't miss the Tech Slam during which you can share your learning with new and old friends. Our keynote speaker, Leticia Citizen, will inspire and motivate as she helps connect adult education staff to essential digital tools that are sure to transform learning for you and your students.

Enjoy the symposium!

Renee Collins
Adult Education Director
Sacramento County Office of Education

From the CDE Administrator

Welcome to the 2025 Technology and Digital Learning Symposium (TDLS) at Long Beach Adult School! This year, we’re excited to feature an enhanced Tech Playground, where you can interact with cutting-edge AI tools. Our keynote speaker, Leticia Citizen, a member of Our Voice Alliance (OVA) Cohort 3 and a Samsung Education Coach, brings her passion for technology-enhanced teaching, primary sources, and global connections to augment student learning and modernize traditional classroom methods. With 23 years of experience in education, including teaching various grades and digital citizenship, Leticia’s insights will be invaluable.

OTAN is committed to fostering innovation in adult education and bridging the digital divide. Our sessions will focus on practical skills and workforce readiness, including CTE and workplace skills, ensuring you leave with valuable knowledge and tools to enhance your educational practices. Enjoy the symposium and the opportunities to learn, connect, and grow!

#TDLS2025

Dr. Carolyn Zachry
Education Administrator/State Director
California Department of Education

Keynote Speaker

Leticia Citizen, a member of Our Voice Alliance (OVA) Cohort 3, is a Samsung Education Coach passionate about technology-enhanced teaching, primary sources, and global connections to help augment student learning, modernizing traditional classroom methods. Her 23 educator years experience includes teaching kindergarten, first, and fifth grade in self-contained classrooms. While a tech coach, she taught digital citizenship to each TK-5 class.

Leticia dedicates her life to social justice, teaching through a JEDIB lens, and mentoring teachers to share their voices. Collaborating with PLF members, Equity In Action, CA was born, a group looking at who’s missing in EdSpaces, identifying the lack of diversity, and tracking the data behind why. In addition, Leticia, with Dr. Ntoya and Cicely, created Tech.Teach.Grow, LLC. Providing high-quality PD, Tech.Teach.Grow, LLC uses tech as a tool in tandem with proven research-based teaching and learning methodology.

In addition, Leticia is an ambassador and certified trainer for various digital tools including Nearpod, Wakelet, and Common Sense Education. For the 2022-2023 school year, she was awarded the Common Sense Education Ambassador of the Year award. She’s a Google Certified Trainer and shares her expertise with educators at many national and global conferences, in-person and online.

Leticia Citizen
Samsung Education Coach