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.

Free Webinar: How to Engage the Unmotivated Learner

Hosted by NISOD This webinar provides individuals with a wide range of strategies and techniques to help promote student engagement in the classroom and online. Strategies include ideas for relationship-building, personalization of learning, content connections, and technology integration. Presenters share personal experiences and success stories from their combined 35+ years of teaching at-risk, low-performing, and…

Free
Event Series Faculty Fridays

Faculty Fridays

Grab your lunch or favorite beverage and connect with your peers in an informal space to share tales from the classroom and all things teaching and learning. Sept 16 - Meet in IC-104 or Microsoft Teams. Sept 23 - Meet in IC-104 or Microsoft Teams. Oct 7 - Meet in IC-104 or Microsoft Teams. Oct…

Event Series Assessment Open House

Assessment Open House

Join Academic Support for an Assessment Open House session. These open-lab-style sessions provide support around the assessment of student learning at OTC. Topics include writing student learning outcomes at the course and program levels, developing program curriculum maps, designing and implementing direct assessments, and developing assessment plans. Participants are encouraged to bring current assessment of…

Canvas Basics

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This session is for faculty who are new to Canvas or for those who would like a refresher on basic Canvas functions. Participants will learn how to add a course homepage and create modules, assignments, discussions, and quizzes. Helpful tips and tricks will also be shared that will save time and frustration. Be sure to…

Advanced Canvas

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This session will benefit faculty who are proficient with Canvas gain more advanced skills to apply to their teaching practice. Features covered include Scheduler, quiz groups, group assignments, peer review assignments, and grade book advanced options. Be sure to add this event to your calendar by using the Add to calendar button below.

The Adulting Learner

What’s the difference between an adult learner and your typical college student?  We’ll dive into the research to explore the characteristics of adult learners, what they are looking for when furthering their education, and what you can do to help ensure their success. This session will be facilitated by Dr. Julie Coltharp. Please let us…

Free
Event Series Faculty Fridays

Faculty Fridays

Grab your lunch or favorite beverage and connect with your peers in an informal space to share tales from the classroom and all things teaching and learning. Sept 16 - Meet in IC-104 or Microsoft Teams. Sept 23 - Meet in IC-104 or Microsoft Teams. Oct 7 - Meet in IC-104 or Microsoft Teams. Oct…

Free Webinar: Implementing Student Experience Project (SEP) Strategies to Build Equitable Learning Environments

Hosted by NISOD To ensure the success of every student who is pursuing their academic goals, the Student Experience Project (SEP) uses innovative, research-based practices to build equitable learning environments and instill a sense of belonging in students on campuses across the nation. Recommendations from the SEP include ideas to increase belonging, practices to foster…

Free

Faculty Unplug & Network (FUN)

Sometimes you've got to unplug to connect. Dr. Tracy McGrady will host our September FUN meeting. There's no objective. There's no agenda. These meetings are just a place for Faculty to Unplug & Network. Please RSVP below so we'll be sure to order enough snacks! See you in PMC-216D (east side of the building)! After you've submitted…

Free

Technology & Learning Conference Watch Party

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Montgomery County Community College is hosting a free Technology & Learning Conference. The Center for Academic Innovation (CAI) will stream select conference sessions in IC-104A and IC-104G. Join our watch party as your schedule allows! If you cannot join the watch party but are interested in participating, you can individually register for the virtual conference…