Welcome to the OTC Employee Development calendar where current employees can browse and register for available training opportunities. Events are added throughout the semester so please check back often.

Event Series Adjunct Educator Conference

Canvas Open Lab

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Session Title: Syllabus Updates & Training Location: PMC-157 or Teams Facilitator: Center for Academic Innovation Session/Event Description: Need to work on your classes? Work in the Canvas Open Lab where Instructional Support will be available if needed. RSVP Instructions: This session is a part of the Adjunct Educator Conference. Please RSVP on the Adjunct Educator Conference…

Event Series Adjunct Educator Conference

International Students & English Language Learners

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Session Title: International Students & English Language Learners Location: PMC-147 or Teams Presenter: Merrilee Kohout Session/Event Description: Enhance your teaching toolkit with effective methods for supporting international students and English language learners. This session offers practical techniques and insights for creating a welcoming and productive learning environment that promotes academic growth for all students. RSVP Instructions:…

Event Series Adjunct Educator Conference

Canvas Studio

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Session Title: Canvas Studio Location:PMC-156 or Teams Presenter: Jaque Harris Session/Event Description: Canvas Studio is a new Canvas feature for creating, managing, and sharing instructional videos. Join this session to explore essential functions, including recording, sharing, and interactive quizzing, all aimed at boosting student engagement and enhancing learning experiences. RSVP Instructions: This session is a part…

Event Series Adjunct Educator Conference

Syllabus Updates & Training

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Session Title: Syllabus Updates & Training Location: PMC-161 or Teams Presenter: Dr. Gavin O'Connor Session/Event Description: How can you effectively communicate classroom expectations in your syllabi? This session will show you how to create a syllabus that clearly reflects your expectations, letting students know what the course is about and what will be required for them to…

Event Series Building a Well-Aligned Module

Instructional Strategies

Session Title: Instructional Strategies Date & Time: Monday, August 12, 2024, 11:00 AM Location: NKM-111 or Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Amy Schneider & Jennifer Whalen Session Description: To fairly assess a student's learning in our course, they should be provided with - relevant, curated content; an opportunity to engage with the material; a chance to…

Event Series Faculty Development Days

Syllabus Updates & Training

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Session Title: Syllabus Updates & Training Location: NKM-108 orTeams Presenter: Dr. Gavin O'Connor Session/Event Description: How can you effectively communicate classroom expectations in your syllabi? This session will show you how to create a syllabus that clearly reflects your expectations, letting students know what the course is about and what will be required for them…

Event Series Faculty Development Days

Canvas Studio

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Session Title: Canvas Studio Location: PMC-156 or Teams Presenter: Jaque Harris Session/Event Description: Canvas Studio is a new Canvas feature for creating, managing, and sharing instructional videos. Join this session to explore essential functions, including recording, sharing, and interactive quizzing, all aimed at boosting student engagement and enhancing learning experiences. RSVP Instructions: This session is…

Event Series Faculty Development Days

Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Session Title: Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Location:NKM-103 or Teams Presenter: Kevin Luebbering Session/Event Description: This session will equip faculty with essential knowledge and tools to ensure a safe and equitable learning environment. Key legal requirements, reporting responsibilities, and strategies for fostering an inclusive campus culture will all be covered. RSVP Instructions: This session…

Event Series Faculty Development Days

International Students & English Language Learners

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Session Title: International Students & English Language Learners Location: NKM-103 or Teams Presenter: Merrilee Kohout Session/Event Description: Enhance your teaching toolkit with effective methods for supporting international students and English language learners. This session offers practical techniques and insights for creating a welcoming and productive learning environment that promotes academic growth for all students. RSVP…