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 Instructional Strategies

Instructional Strategies: Card Sorts

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Card Sorts Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Give your students a set of words, phrases, or even pictures to sort into logical categories. This can be done in class, online, in groups, or individually. RSVP Instructions: Please RSVP below.…

Event Series Instructional Strategies

Instructional Strategies: Card Sorts

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Card Sorts Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Give your students a set of words, phrases, or even pictures to sort into logical categories. This can be done in class, online, in groups, or individually. RSVP Instructions: Please RSVP below.…

Event Series Supervisors

Empowering Employee Growth: A Supervisor’s Guide to Professional Development

Session Title: Empowering Employee Growth: A Supervisor's Guide to Professional Development Location: ICW-108B Session Facilitator: Dr. Julie Coltharp, Executive Director - Professional Development Institute Session Description: This two-hour training session is designed to equip supervisors with comprehensive strategies to support and enhance employee professional development. Supervisors will explore methods to foster employee growth, leverage internal…

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Event Series Technology Tips

Hotkeys: Take CTRL of Your Computer

Session Title: Hotkeys: Hotkeys: Take CTRL of Your Computer Location: Teams Session Facilitator: Owen Plaster, Help Desk Support Analyst II Session Description: Your computer can do a lot of things with a little bit of input. Many of us know what CTRL + C and CTRL + V do, but what about Windows + P?…

Event Series Instructional Strategies

Instructional Strategies: Guided Notes

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Guided Notes Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Give your students something to do while you're sharing concepts with them. Letting students construct a representation of their own understanding is key to retaining information. Guided notes give students that space…

Event Series Instructional Strategies

Instructional Strategies: Guided Notes

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Guided Notes Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Give your students something to do while you're sharing concepts with them. Letting students construct a representation of their own understanding is key to retaining information. Guided notes give students that space…

Event Series Canvas

Canvas Studio

Session Title: Canvas Studio Location: IC-104A or Teams Session Facilitator: Philip Arnold, Director – Instructional Support Session 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.…

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Event Series NISOD

SUPPORTING Minds, SUPPORTING Learners: Addressing Student Mental Health to Advance Academic Success

Today, mental health concerns are a significant challenge for college students across the country. Mental health symptoms among college students have been rising dramatically for the past decade. These symptoms cause distress in all aspects of students’ lives and impact their ability to focus on academic work, increasing the likelihood of negative outcomes and withdrawing…

Event Series Technology Tips

Hotkeys: Take CTRL of Your Computer

Session Title: Hotkeys: Hotkeys: Take CTRL of Your Computer Location: Teams Session Facilitator: Owen Plaster, Help Desk Support Analyst II Session Description: Your computer can do a lot of things with a little bit of input. Many of us know what CTRL + C and CTRL + V do, but what about Windows + P?…

Event Series Artificial Intelligence

Getting Started with Generative Artificial Intelligence

Session Title: Getting Started with Generative Artificial Intelligence Location: IC-104G or Teams Facilitators: Dr. Julie Coltharp, Executive Director - Professional Development Institute Description: Curious about generative AI (GenAI)? Then this is the place to start. This introductory session provides a basic overview and demonstrates the capabilities of GenAI. Explore the latest advancements, available products, use…

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