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.

The PersonBrain Model™ Training Overview

Session Title: The PersonBrain Model™ Training Overview Date, Time, & Location: Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Facilitator: Burrell Behavioral Health Session/Event Description: This overview will serve as an introduction to the concepts and principles utilized in the PersonBrain Model™. The PersonBrain Model™ (PBM) is a powerful, trauma-informed care training that is strengths-based and provides essential…

Free
Event Series NISOD

Promoting Responsible AI Use for Academic Excellence

Promoting Responsible AI Use for Academic Excellence As the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies becomes more prevalent in education, it is vital that we guide students in harnessing AI as a tool for learning and innovation, rather than as a means to compromise academic standards. This webinar provides strategies for redirecting students in the…

Event Series NISOD

Reaching Students Where They Are: Social Media and Education

Reaching Students Where They Are: Social Media and Education As educators, we often find ourselves at odds with our students and their cell phones. However, our students treat their cell phones the same way we used to treat books and other fountains of knowledge. More than ever, students are using their phones to study and…

Event Series NISOD

Game On! Virtual Reality and Other Games as Active-Learning Strategies

Game On! Virtual Reality and Other Games as Active-Learning Strategies Explore active-learning strategies for your classroom and experience virtual reality firsthand! This session demonstrates new technology and activities to re-energize and re-engage students while maintaining high educational standards. Participants play Blooket, explore VR apps, and learn how to turn their city into an interactive exhibit…

Introduction to Assessment

Session Title: Introduction to Assessment Date & Time: Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 1:00 PM Location: NKM-111 or Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Amy Schneider & Jennifer Whalen Session Description: Assessment is how we evaluate our students' progress toward mastering the Learning Objectives, so we must take care that our tools are designed to measure what we…

Event Series Building a Well-Aligned Module

Created & Curated Content

Session Title: Created & Curated Content Date & Time: Thursday, August 8, 2024, 11:00 AM Location: NKM-111 or Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Amy Schneider & Jennifer Whalen Session Description: Every course should contain a combination of created and curated content that is aligned to the course objectives. Created means - created by YOU! In a…

Event Series NISOD

Engage Students Using Technology to Provide Real-World Course Connections

Virtual Only

Engage Students Using Technology to Provide Real-World Course Connections Would your students benefit from the chance to apply course concepts in a more meaningful way? Have you been looking for ideas to create a more engaging student experience by providing real-world connections to course material? Join us as we use multiple forms of technology in…

Event Series Adjunct Educator Conference

Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance

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

Session Title: Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Location: PMC-139 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 Adjunct Educator Conference

Generative Artificial Intelligence Overview

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

Session Title: Generative Artificial Intelligence Overview Location: PMC-156 or Teams Presenter: Dr. Julie Coltharp & Philip Arnold Session/Event Description: Explore how GenAI has expanded into our classrooms, workplace, and society. Several tools and case use will be demonstrated including Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, DALL-E, and more. RSVP Instructions: This session is a part of the Adjunct Educator…