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Upcoming Courses
Microsoft Teams Integration with SLS Online
Microsoft Teams and SMART Learning Suite Online have already helped countless schools adjust to remote learning. Previously, these platforms could only be utilized separately, but thanks to this new integration, schools that utilize Microsoft Teams can now directly share and assign their SLS Online lessons to students! Join us as we discuss this exciting integration, and demonstrate how easy it is to combine your SLSO lessons with Microsoft Teams.
Note, this course originally ran on 12/16/2019, but because of it’s popularity we are running a recording of this session live at this time and will be in the chat box to answer questions live. The presenter will not be able to address your questions, but Teq Professional Development Team members will be in the chat box to answer any questions you have. This session can also be found in our Course Library by searching ...
Addressing the Needs of ELLs During Remote Learning
Remote, hybrid, and blended learning models are changing the face of education. For ELLs, this can mean language attrition, less language production opportunities, and missing out on essential content. In this course, we will take a look at some of the issues remote learning poses and how to best serve ELL students who are learning remotely.
Expanding ELL Vocabulary Through STEM
Are you struggling to find the right tools to bridge the gap between STEM and ELL vocabulary? We know that teaching ELLs outside of the English classroom can be challenging, but communicating through STEM subjects can make it that much easier! In this session, we'll discuss strategies to increase acquisition of academic English language through STEM and NGSS across all grade levels. We will also learn how STEM literacy and English Language Learner literacy can ...
Ramp Up Your Google Classroom Expertise
Learn how to utilize Google Classroom and the other great collaboration and communication tools that are a part of G Suite for Education. Choose from individual courses, certification series, and even get live support with our askOTIS feature. Whether you’re teaching remotely or face-to-face, be a Google Classroom expert in no time.
Our Courses Support Remote Learning
From live webinars, to a vast library of PD courses, we have remote learning resources for everyone. Catch a live session to walk through tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, check out a course on Nearpod and Google, or explore how to continue STEM education at home.
Activities That Connect Technology and Instruction
After you watch an OTIS PD session, check out the accompanying Teq-tivity! Teq-tivities help you connect technology skills to teaching practice — and they do it by scaffolding do-anywhere activities to make sure students get the most out of every lesson.
As a state-approved PD provider, OTIS is a convenient and flexible way to fulfill your state-required PD hours.
The Power to Impact a Classroom.
Our team of state-certified educators are driven to grow the PD content you’ll find on OTIS. Engage with our sessions and join teachers across the country who are leveraging these great features to impact their classrooms.
Drive technology initiatives
Relevant and targeted PD is a crucial part of any successful technology roll-out, and our playlists are made to help you get you from Point A to Point B.
Customize your PD
Subscribe to our entire course library, or choose the category that suits you best. We offer category-based subscriptions to our Google, Microsoft, Apple, SMART, and ENL/ELL content.
Build and share your own content
Upload your own PD content and use OTIS to host all of the online PD that’s essential for your educators.
Facilitated viewing
Bring teachers together with our group viewing feature and engage in PD together while still getting individual credit.
Get insightful analytics
School and district admins have access to advanced usage analytics, can see and track teacher progress, recommend courses, and manage licenses.
LMS Integration
Use an existing learning management system to access OTIS. Import and update users and login quickly with Google, Classlink and Clever.
Earn certifications
Become proficient in a specific tool or technology with certification tracks in Google, Microsoft, Apple, SMART Boards, and more.
Let’s pair up
Just “ASK OTIS” to connect with a Teq PD Specialist for one-on-one guidance on integrating your tech into instruction or simply on how to use OTIS’s online PD features.
