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 Microsoft Teams for Teaching

Teams Virtual Classroom Open House

Before the fall semester begins, we want instructors to have an opportunity to become more familiar with conducting classroom activities on Microsoft Teams. During each open house, you'll be able to test your virtual meeting ideas, see what other instructors are doing, and experience what your students see. Join us to practice: In-meeting messaging Breakout…

Adjunct Educator Conference

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

Date & Time: Saturday, August 12, 2023. 8:30 AM check-in. 9:00 AM conference begins. Location: Plaster Manufacturing Center or Microsoft Teams Agenda: Please see the Adjunct Educator Conference website for a complete conference agenda. RSVP Instructions: Please RSVP on the Adjunct Educator Conference website. Contact Information: If you have any questions about or need accommodations…

Faculty Development Days

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

Event Dates: Wednesday, August 16 - Friday, August 18 Agenda: Please see the Faculty Development Days website for a complete event agenda. Contact Information: If you have any questions about or need accommodations to attend this event, please contact the Center for Academic Innovation at facdev@otc.edu or 417-447-4800.

Event Series Faculty Unplug & Network (FUN)

Faculty Unplug & Network (FUN)

Center for Academic Innovation Information Commons 104

Sometimes you’ve got to unplug to connect. There’s no objective. There’s no agenda. These meetings are just a place for Faculty to Unplug & Network. Hosted by Dr. Megan Weaver Thursday, September 7, 2023 11:00 AM LCN-122 Hosted by Dr. Matt Hudson Friday, October 13, 2023 11:00 AM ITTC-211 Hosted by Dr. Tracy McGrady Wednesday, November 15,…

Event Series NISOD

Coping With Compassion Fatigue as Faculty and Staff

Coping With Compassion Fatigue as Faculty and Staff A recent survey indicated that 65 percent of individuals working in higher education were suffering from burnout, and a whopping 85 percent were performing work at a level that was not sustainable. The field we work in is so important and can be draining at times. Taking…

Event Series Microsoft Teams for Teaching

Microsoft Teams for Teaching – Basic Training

Center for Academic Innovation Information Commons 104

Session Title: Microsoft Teams for Teaching - Basic Training Dates & Times: Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 11:00 AM Monday, September 25, 2023, 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 10:00 AM Monday, October 23, 2023, 3:00 PM Friday, November 10, 2023, 12:00 PM Location: Center for Academic Innovation, Information Commons 104, or virtually via Microsoft Teams Presenter: Philip Arnold, Director…

Event Series Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

In response to the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), the Center for Academic Innovation has organized a series of educational development sessions aimed at preparing and informing faculty about the latest advancements in this transformative technology. Faculty are encouraged to participate in any or all of these sessions to gain insights into how…

AI and Higher Education: Opportunities & Challenges

Join Missouri State University's McQueary College of Health and Human Services for engaging discussions on the intersection of artificial intelligence, health, and higher education. Friday, September 15 @ 1:30 PM - AI and Higher Education: Opportunities & Challenges Friday, October 27 @ 1:30 PM - AI in Public Health and Healthcare: How I Learned to…

Event Series Getting Started with Kahoot!

Getting Started with Kahoot!

Center for Academic Innovation Information Commons 104

Session Title: Getting Started with Kahoot! Dates & Times: Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 11:00 AM Thursday, September 28, 2023, 3:00 PM Location: Center for Academic Innovation, Information Commons 104, or virtually via Microsoft Teams Session Description: This training provides faculty an introduction to using Kahoot, a widely used gamified learning platform. You will learn how to create engaging…

Event Series Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

In response to the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), the Center for Academic Innovation has organized a series of educational development sessions aimed at preparing and informing faculty about the latest advancements in this transformative technology. Faculty are encouraged to participate in any or all of these sessions to gain insights into how…