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InstructureCon: A Free Canvas Conference

Virtual Only

Register today at https://www.instructure.com/events/instructurecon21/agenda?utm_medium=EM&utm_source=INST! What to Expect From the Event Professional learning for every level of edtech user and every kind of educator, from kindergarten teacher to university CTO. Some seriously cerebral keynote speakers Carefully selected educator-led breakout sessions Roundtable discussions, product news, and networking A fun, interactive online experience Top 5 Reasons to Join…

Be a First Aider- MHFA (Mental Health First Aid)

Virtual Only

Register for this FREE virtual event here! http://mhfamissouri.org/events/ Brought to you by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.   Mental Health First Aid® for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a…

Event Series Bystander Intervention Training Overview (Green Dot)

Bystander Intervention Training Overview (Green Dot)

Virtual Only

This session is part of our requirement to meet federally mandated Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) guidelines. By providing bystander intervention training to our faculty, staff and students, we contribute to a larger community initiative headed by the Community Partnership of the Ozarks in partnership with Drury, MSU, Evangel and OTC. Come and find out…

Book Club: The Spark of Learning

Virtual Only

Get your book, register to participate, and learn more at https://faculty.otc.edu/center/bookclub/ Fall 2021 Book Club Welcome to the Fall 2021 book club! This will be an active participation discussion community, meaning that you will be strongly encouraged to participate in discourse and activities presented during the book club meetings. Learn more about the book club…

Free Webinar: Decolonizing Higher Education: A 28-Year-Old Professor’s Perspective

Virtual Only

Register at https://www.nisod.org/forms/webinar-series/register.php?id=441&code=EG88U5Rja40f5AFcSP4c4Nf38r61t6nO912dASt6 ! This session unpacks the nature and effectiveness of academic tools used by educators (e.g., lateness, exams, and textbooks) and provides participants with an understanding of culturally responsible pedagogy (e.g. school/home life dynamics, social media, and culturally sensitive syllabi). Every facet of life has evolved significantly throughout time, yet education has remained…

Office 365 and Google Docs: Welcome to the Cloud

Virtual Only

New to OTC or want a refresher on Google Docs? Want to learn more about Office 365,  and cloud based information? Learn more at OTC's I.T. session! No experience required.   https://otc.zoom.us/j/99538351304  

Resilience Skills, Strategies of the Resilient Person

Virtual Only

“Resilience is the process of being able to adapt well and bounce back quickly in times of stress.  Is resilience a skill or a character strength?  Are you a resilient person?  Learn the traits, qualities and characteristics of the resilient person;  learn resilience strategies for coping and bouncing back stronger!”

Understanding Our Students and Responding to Cultural Differences

Virtual Only

Understanding Our Students and Responding to Cultural Differences  Facilitated by Daniel Ogunyemi and Kevin Luebbering   This presentation will focus on how employees can best serve the mission of OTC with a student-first mentality in supporting students from all backgrounds. The presenters will define how diversity, equity and compliance, and perception intermingle as well as…

Intro to Miro: Interactive & Collaborative Workspaces

Virtual Only

An introduction to using Miro - - a collaborative workspace that can revitalize your classroom interactions. Miro is beneficial for all modalities and has free licenses for educators. Presented by our resident Miro Professional: Amy Schneider Miro Resources: Miro Academy Miro Help Center Miro YouTube Channel Register Below!