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.

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…

Educational Technology | The Word “Technology” Is in the Way: Thinking Beyond the Term

Virtual Only

For centuries, technology tools have aided the learning process. How do we think beyond the term “technology” to leverage learner experiences? How do we recognize and link educational technology with tools like pen and paper or chalk and chalkboards? This webinar explores how educational technology can increase student persistence and retention. Learning Outcomes: Participants identify…

Virtual Panel: Enhancing the Student Experience

Virtual Only

Register on The Chronicle of Higher Education website (Click Here)!   Upcoming: Tuesday, September 21 at 2 p.m., ET (1 pm Central) After more than a year spent largely in virtual classrooms, learning remotely from home, students crave campus life and the rich academic experience that goes with it. What does that look like now?…

Faculty First Friday 10/1/21

Virtual Only

Grab your lunch (or favorite beverage) and connect with your peers in an informal space to share how your semester is going, tales from the classroom, and all things teaching and learning. Join us via Zoom.

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…

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…

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…

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!

Innovation Celebration: Idea Workshop

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

Bring your thoughts and ideas and join us for a drop-in Idea Workshop.  Here you can ask questions, form ideas, discuss approaches, seek feedback, and develop applications for OTC's Game Changer Grants and Student Success Mini Grants.  A team of experts is ready to assist you in helping make your idea a reality. You may…

Free