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.

PDI Book Study: The Energy Bus (Group 1)

Session Title: PDI Book Study: The Energy Bus Location: ICW-219P or Teams Facilitator: Dr. Julie Coltharp, Executive Director - Professional Development Institute Description: Join us for an energizing four-week journey where you'll discover how to fuel your life and work with positive energy and purpose. Through engaging group discussions and personal reflection, you'll learn practical…

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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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PDI Book Study: The Energy Bus (Group 2)

Session Title: PDI Book Study: The Energy Bus Location: ICW-219P or Teams Facilitator: Dr. Julie Coltharp, Executive Director - Professional Development Institute Description: Join us for an energizing four-week journey where you'll discover how to fuel your life and work with positive energy and purpose. Through engaging group discussions and personal reflection, you'll learn practical…

RSVP Now Free 20 spots left

Event Series Instructional Strategies

Instructional Strategies: Anagrams

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Anagrams Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Anagrams are a simple way to activate a student's prior knowledge, jumpstart note-taking, or explicitly show them the growth of their learning. RSVP Instructions: Please RSVP below. Once your RSVP has been received,…

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

The New and Improved Software Center

Session Title: The New and Improved Software Center Location: Teams Session Facilitator: Phil Sousa, Server System Administrator II Session Description: Have you ever used the Software Center on an Ozarks Tech computer? It's your one-stop shop for downloading and installing software programs like Camtasia, Snagit, and more. Well, it is getting an upgrade! Come learn…

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Event Series Instructional Strategies

Instructional Strategies: Anagrams

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Anagrams Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Anagrams are a simple way to activate a student's prior knowledge, jumpstart note-taking, or explicitly show them the growth of their learning. RSVP Instructions: Please RSVP below. Once your RSVP has been received,…

Event Series Technology Tips

The New and Improved Software Center

Session Title: The New and Improved Software Center Location: Teams Session Facilitator: Phil Sousa, Server System Administrator II Session Description: Have you ever used the Software Center on an Ozarks Tech computer? It's your one-stop shop for downloading and installing software programs like Camtasia, Snagit, and more. Well, it is getting an upgrade! Come learn…

RSVP Now Free 20 spots left
Event Series Artificial Intelligence

Generative Artificial Intelligence: Things Faculty Should Know

Session Title: Generative Artificial Intelligence: Things Faculty Should Know Location: IC-104A and Teams Facilitators: Philip Arnold, Director - Instructional Support Description: This session provides an overview and demo of current generative AI capabilities. Faculty will explore the implications of these advancements on course design and assessment, considering how they may influence instructional practices, student engagement,…

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Event Series Instructional Strategies

Instructional Strategies: Exit Tickets

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Exit Tickets Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Exit tickets are a simple and versatile strategy that requires little to no prep time and provides a huge return on investment for the instructor. RSVP Instructions: Please RSVP below. Once your RSVP…