Empowering Teachers With Instructional Strategies Through Professional Development
Professional development sessions on how to utilize Google Classroom and other great collaboration and communication tools that are a part of Google Workspace for Education. Whether you’re teaching remotely or face-to-face, be a Google Classroom expert in no time.
We have remote learning courses for everyone. Our teachers will walk you through tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Check out a course on Nearpod and Google, or explore how to continue STEM educationat home.
As part of our professional development sessions, Tech-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.
Families need help too! We have sessions focused on helping family members become familiar and comfortable with the technologies they need to know to help students with anything from remote and hybrid learning to everyday homework assignments.
Powerful features for teachers and administrators
Our team of experienced educators are driven to grow our library of engaging, state-approved professional development sessions. Harness their expertise and the following features that are used by teachers and administrators across the country.
Drive technology initiatives
Create and share custom professional development playlists that are exclusive to your school or district. Build your own path or use one of Teq’s pre-built playlists.
LMS/LTI Integration
Use an existing learning management system to access OTIS. Import and update users and login quickly with Google, Classlink, Schoology, Canvas and Clever.
Upload your own content
With OTIS, you can upload your own video content and use our platform as a place to host the in-house professional development training that’s essential for your school or district.
Get insightful analytics
School and district admins have access to advanced usage analytics, can see and track teacher progress, recommend professional development courses, and manage licenses.
Skills Enhancement
Learning on OTIS doesn’t stop with our profession development courses. We also have skills videos, product-specific training (pBlocks), Tech-tivities, lesson materials, and more!
Micro-credentialing
Become proficient in a specific tool or technology with our Micro-credentialing tracks in Google, Microsoft, Apple, SMART Boards, and more.
Facilitated viewing
Bring teachers together with our group viewing feature and engage in professional development together while still getting individual credit.
Let’s pair up
Just ASK OTIS to pair with a Professional Development Specialist and get one-on-one support with the platform, guidance on how to get started, help with creating professional development playlists, and more!
As a state-approved professional development provider, OTIS is a convenient and flexible way to fulfill your state-required Professional Development hours.
Accolades, accomplishments and awards
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