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.

From Conflict to Courage Book Study: Cohort 3

Virtual Only

This book study cohort will meet for one hour and 15 minutes on Thursdays at 11:00 am beginning February 16 through March 9, 2023.  The facilitator for this cohort will contact participants with a link to join the meeting virtually. ABOUT THE BOOK Unresolved workplace conflict wastes time, increases stress, and negatively affects business outcomes.…

Free
Event Series Faculty Unplug & Network (FUN)

Faculty Unplug & Network with Dr. Aaron Light

Sometimes you’ve got to unplug to connect. Join Dr. Aaron Light as he hosts this month's 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! Once your RSVP has been received, the Center for Academic…

Free
Event Series Assessment Open House

Assessment Open House

Center for Academic Innovation Information Commons 104

Session Description: 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 Developing assessment plans Participants are encouraged to bring current assessment…

Event Series Faculty Fridays

Faculty Fridays

Grab something to eat or your favorite beverage and connect with your peers in an informal space. We'll be sharing tales from the classroom and discussing all things teaching and learning. Date Time Location Join Virtually Discussion Topic 01/27/2023 11:00 AM Teams Click here to join the meeting Attendance and the impact on financial aid…

Microsoft Teams Training Lab

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

Stop by NKM122 for a hands-on training session with Microsoft Teams! Learn the basic functions of Microsoft Teams, how the software works, the features it has, and more! This training is geared towards beginners who have little to no experience with Microsoft Teams and is hosted by IT! Click HERE to attend this session virtually.

Free

Missouri S&T’s Innovation in Teaching and Learning Conference

Join your OTC colleagues in attending Missouri S&T's FREE Innovation in Teaching and Learning Conference (ITLC)! The ITLC focuses on new ideas and pedagogy in teaching and learning and aims to stimulate creative ways for reaching and ensuring students are learning. Conference Date & Time: Thursday, March 16, 2023, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Session Descriptions:…

Free
Event Series Before You Hit Record

Before You Hit Record

Center for Academic Innovation Information Commons 104

Dates, Times & Locations:   Wednesday, March 22, 2023 @ 11:00 AM in IC-104 or Click here to join the Microsoft Teams meeting   Wednesday, March 22, 2023 @ 3:00 PM in IC-104 or Click here to join the Microsoft Teams meeting  Facilitators:  Philip Arnold, Director of Instructional Support  Jennifer Marshall-Hoggatt, Instructional Support Specialist  Session Description: This…

Free

Self-Care Awareness: Practicing What You Preach

Virtual Only

This webinar is presented by Magellan Healthcare and includes the following topics: Describe self-care Discuss why self-care is important for you and your team. Identify ways you can take care of yourself and encourage your team to do the same. Click HERE to register for this free webinar.

Event Series Before You Hit Record

Before You Hit Record

Center for Academic Innovation Information Commons 104

Dates, Times & Locations:   Wednesday, March 22, 2023 @ 11:00 AM in IC-104 or Click here to join the Microsoft Teams meeting   Wednesday, March 22, 2023 @ 3:00 PM in IC-104 or Click here to join the Microsoft Teams meeting  Facilitators:  Philip Arnold, Director of Instructional Support  Jennifer Marshall-Hoggatt, Instructional Support Specialist  Session Description: This…

Free
Event Series Microsoft Teams for Teaching

Microsoft Teams for Teaching – Basic

Session Title: Microsoft Teams for Teaching - Basic Facilitator: Philip Arnold, Director of Instructional Support Session Description: In this training session, you'll learn how to use Microsoft Teams to create and manage your virtual classes, office hours, and one-on-one student meetings. Session Learning Objectives: By the end of the session, participants will know how to:…