Free Canvas Courses in ESL and ABE Sponsored by OTAN

Session 7: 1:15pm-2:15pm (Saturday March 08, 2025)

 

Description

OTAN has converted their popular Moodle courses into free Canvas courses for schools and teachers to use in their classrooms. Canvas offers all the benefits of a learning management system. Use the courses to customize learning paths based on student strengths and weaknesses. Because courses are online, students can access them 24/7 anywhere and on any device. Participants will see the various offerings in ESL and ABE focusing on Advanced ESL and The Write Stuff, Success in School, Personal Success in Writing, Career Preparation, and Soft Skills for Career Success. Finally, participants will learn how to get their free copies of the courses.

Presenters

Lead Presenter Bio Photo

Debbie Jensen

OTAN

Debbie Jensen worked as an instructor for 33 years in adult programs including Adult Basic Education, Older Adults, and Adults with Disabilities. She also assisted with technology integration at the school. She currently works for OTAN creating online resources, Canvas courses, articles, presentations, and workshops. She has presented at multiple conferences including COABE, CAEP, TDLS, CCAE, CASAS SI, and CUE.

Lead Presenter Bio Photo

Francisca Wentworth

OTAN

Francisca has been an ESL teacher since 1987 and was the Instructional Technology Coordinator at Jefferson Adult School for ten years before she became the Director. She was an early participant in OTAN PD projects, including ITAP and TIMAC. She was a coach in TIMAC/OTAC and then DLAC. She designed and has presented on online ESL courses (Advanced ESL and The Write Stuff) and edited and revised PETW 1-3. Francisca holds two master’s degrees, in German and Educational Administration.

Type of Presentation

Demonstration (60 Minutes)

Audience

  • Teachers
  • Administrators

Program Strands

  • Adult Basic Education
  • Adult Secondary Education
  • English as a Second Language
  • Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship
  • Short-term Career Technical Education
  • Workforce Preparation

Category Strands

  • Designing Learning Experiences
  • Online Engagement and Assessment