News:
NIFL List Will Discuss Transitions from Corrections to Community Education
The National Institute for Literacy Special Topics email list will host
another lively national discussion starting March 17, this time on transitions
from corrections education programs to community education...
College
Transitions Online Course
World Education in Boston sponsors a number of online
courses for adult educators, some of which are self-paced
and free. Others are facilitated by an expert in the
field and have a fee of $149. One of these facilitated
courses is "Research-based Strategies and Models
for Adult Transitions to Postsecondary Education."...
New
Class Activites Based on "This I Believe"
Looking for ideas for writing or discussion topics? OTAN has posted
a new classroom
activity based on the NPR radio series, This
I Believe. These are short, 5 minute essays that are read by
the author on a variety of topics related to what they believe
about life. They are thought-provoking, and appropriate for ABE,
ASE and higher levels of ESL....
Professional Development:
About OTAN Training
OTAN is offers a wide variety of training opportunities for the Adult
Education field in California. We offer both online workshops as well as
face-to-face training. To view descriptions of our workshops check out "About
OTAN Training." Choose "Online Courses" or "Face-to-Face
courses" to
read descriptions and register for workshops.
Upcoming Online Workshops:
March 21, 2008 — Google
It! with Melida Holt
Have you ever asked or been asked "What is the square root
of pi minus 32?" and not been able to come up with the answer?
How about "Who was the 23rd President of the United States?" or
perhaps you need to know the definition of "trope" along
with hearing the proper pronunciation. Find the answers to these
questions and more with the Google It! workshop.
March 22, 2008 — Introduction
to Discovery Education Streaming with Penny Pearson
Discovery Education streaming is a subscription service that provides multimedia
resources including full videos, audio clips, video segments, clipart, lesson
plans, blackline masters, lesson plans and much more to enhance your teaching
and your students’ learning.
March 29, 2008 — Using MovieMaker in the Classroom with
Kristy Reyes
In this workshop teachers will learn to use free video editing software that
comes with Microsoft Windows to create classroom video projects. These can include
photos, audio, music, and video.
April 4, 2008 — Using
Discovery Education Streaming's Assignment Builder with
Blair Roy
Create an entire assignment including links to streaming video,
other web sites, audio files etc. Students are guided step by
step to complete an assignment entirely online if you like. Spend
an hour learning how to create an online assignment within DE
streaming.
April 5, 2008 — Using
Web Sites to Teach Math with Leila Rosemberg
This workshop will walk participants through a number of Web sites
appropriate for both instruction and reinforcement of math concepts.
Participants will review and critique Web sites.
Face to Face, Hands-On Workshops at your school!
March 27, 2008 — Beginning
PowerPoint 2003 for Adult Education
Location: Porterville Adult
School
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn techniques they can use
while creating PowerPoint for their classroom or the marketing of their
school site. They will learn about: creating and running basic presentations;
adding and working with clipart; using design templates; and formatting
text.
April 4, 2008 — Internet
Resources for ESL/El Civics Teachers
Location: Eureka Adult
School
Based on "Internet Resources for Adult Ed. Teachers," the ESL/EL
Civics version is designed for programs and staff currently funded by the
English Literacy and Civics Education grant or who teach ESL. The session
focuses on the teaching resources available on the OTAN Web site with ESL/EL
Civics materials as the main focus. The hands-on class features tools and
ideas on how to use the Internet in the classroom, online ESL and Citizenship
lesson plans and access to ESL/EL Civics teaching reference materials.
April 4, 2008 — Creating
Web Pages with Google Page Creator
Location: Eureka Adult
School
Participants will learn how to develop Web pages using tools from
Google, including entering text, creating links between their
pages and to other Web sites, and adding pictures/clipart. They
will also be exploring the use of Google Blogs.