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Upcoming Activities - Week of May 4
Posted on 05/04/2026
Check out this month’s OTAN digest for our most recent Adult Ed news! April OTAN Digest
This Week’s Upcoming Activities
Tuesday, May 5, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | CK-12 Unlocked: Empowering Educators, Engaging Students, Transforming Learning - Part 3 | Debbie Jensen, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | CK-12 Foundation offers free, high-quality, open content through an integrated learning platform including digital textbooks, adaptive practice, interactives, concept-based learning and much, much more. The third webinar focuses on the students: how does CK-12 help students everywhere, anytime have individualized help? Meet Flexi. It is more than a free digital tutor; it helps with homework, test preparation and explanation--not by giving answers but by assisting the student in deeper understanding.
Thursday, May 7, 10:00 am – 11:30 am | NotebookLM in Action: Audio, Video & Visual Tools (Part 1) | Farzana Cassim, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | This session provides a short, practical introduction to NotebookLM and then moves quickly into hands-on creation of Audio Overview, Video Overview, Flashcards, and Infographic. Participants can follow along as we explore how NotebookLM transforms uploaded content into interactive learning tools.
Friday, May 8, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Effective Prompting for Educators | Susan Gaer, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | Are you ready to get more out of AI? This presentation will teach you how to design prompts that work in six easy steps. Learn how AI can help you save time when tackling complex tasks, analyzing data, and summarizing information. This presentation will teach you the PARTS framework for effective prompting. Learn how to prompt like a pro. This presentation is designed for tech beginners or enthusiasts.
Friday, May 8, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | OTAN Tech Talk May 2026: Ignite Your Instruction: Turning Data into Classroom Magic with AI! | Susan Coulter, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | Unlock the hidden potential in your assessment data and transform the way you teach! Imagine turning spreadsheets and test results into a customized, lesson plan in a matter of seconds. By pairing your expertise with Artificial Intelligence (AI), you can instantly create vibrant practice materials tailored to the unique needs of your adult learners. Let data drive the heavy lifting so you can focus on what you do best: inspiring and mentoring your students.
Saturday, May 9, 9:00 am – 10:30 am | Clicks to Careers: Digital Tools that Power CTE + ESL Success Part 2 | Alisa Takeuchi, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | Clicks to Careers is a two-part webinar series designed for adult educators supporting learners in Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, with an emphasis on integrating digital tools for both technical instruction and ESL scaffolding. Part 2 focuses on reflection and growth, where educators will share successes and challenges from implementation while discovering additional tools and strategies to strengthen their practice. Through real classroom examples and collaborative discussion, participants will gain actionable ideas they can immediately apply.
Saturday, May 9, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | From Prompt to Practice: Visualizing Language with AI-Generated Images | Susan Gaer, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | Visuals are a cornerstone of the ESL classroom, especially for low-beginning learners. In this hands-on workshop, you will discover how to harness generative AI to create tailored imagery that bridges the gap between vocabulary and comprehension. We will demonstrate at least three ready-to-use activities that leverage AI images to spark student engagement and accelerate language acquisition.
Coming soon!
Friday, June 5, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | OTAN Regional Bay Area Canvas Summit | Join adult educators and administrators from across the Bay Area for a free, one-day, hands-on professional development event focused on meaningful, practical use of Canvas in adult education. This regional summit is designed to bring together colleagues from across the Bay Area to learn, collaborate, and share strategies for supporting instruction, student engagement, and program management using Canvas.
