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.

Beyond the Slide Deck: Creating Engaging Conference Presentations

Session Title: Beyond the Slide Deck: Creating Engaging Conference Presentations Dates & Times: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM on Teams Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM in NKM-111 Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 9:00 AM in NKM-127 Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM on Teams Facilitator: Erin Dooley, Professional Development Coordinator…

Event Series Question, Persuade, Refer

Question, Persuade, Refer

Session Title: Question, Persuade, Refer Date & Time: Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 12:00 p.m. Location: Teams Facilitators: Ed Derr, Accessibility Coordinator Session Description: QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — three simple steps anyone can learn to help someone in crisis. Just as CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver save lives, QPR training teaches you…

Event Series Instructional Strategies

Guided Notes

Session Title: Guided Notes Date & Time: Monday, November 4, 2024, 10:30 a.m. Location: Teams Facilitator: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Session 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 while…

Event Series Supervisors

Hiring Process for Supervisors: Interviewing, Onboarding & Best Practices

Session Title: Hiring Process for Supervisors: Interviewing, Onboarding & Best Practices Date & Time: Monday, November 4, 2024 from 1:30 to 4:00 PM Location: PMC-103 Facilitators: Melissa Lloyd, Chief Human Resources Officer Marissa Stewart-Cain, Employment Specialist Session Description: Join us for an insightful session on exploring the hiring process, where we will cover key aspects…

Free

FMLA and ADAAA Essentials: Navigating Workplace Rights and Support

Session Title: FMLA and ADAAA Essentials: Navigating Workplace Rights and Support Date & Time: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM Location: NKM-109 or Teams Presenter: Kelli Fleck, College Director – Employee Relations Session Description: Enhance your understanding of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA).…

Free
Event Series Artificial Intelligence

Getting Started with Generative Artificial Intelligence

Session Title: Getting Started with Generative Artificial Intelligence Date & Time: Friday, November 8, 2024, 9:00 a.m. Location: PMC-113 or Teams Facilitators: Dr. Julie Coltharp, Executive Director of the Professional Development Institute Philip Arnold, Director of Instructional Support Session Description: Curious, new, or concerned about generative AI? Then this is the place to start. This introductory…

Event Series Canvas

Canvas Open Lab

Session Title: Canvas Open Lab Date & Time: Monday, November 11, 2024, 12:00 p.m. Location: IC-104G Facilitators: Jennifer Marshall-Hoggatt, Instructional Support Specialist Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Session Description: Meet with Center for Academic Innovation and OTC Online staff for personalized Canvas support (basic to advanced) and troubleshooting. RSVP Instructions: Seating is limited. Please RSVP below.…

Free
Event Series Canvas

Canvas Studio

Session Title: Canvas Studio Date & Time: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 12:00 p.m. Location: IC-104G or Teams Facilitators: Steve Snelson, Instructional Support Philip Arnold, Director of Instructional Support Session Description: Learn how to effectively use Canvas Studio to create and share video content in your Canvas course(s). This session will cover the basics of video…