Pre-conference workshops will take place Monday, June 16th from 9am-12pm and are available at an additional fee of $199 each unless otherwise noted. ‘Pre-conference workshops’ are different from ‘conference sessions’ in that ‘workshops’ are longer (3hrs), require a separate registration at an additional fee and are limited in the number of attendees to allow for more hands-on instruction and interaction. Pre-conference workshops are not archived.
The DECO Retreat is scheduled to take place Monday, June 16th from 8:00am-1:00pm.
(Please note: Registration for the OTC conference is not required to attend the pre-conference workshops or the DECO Retreat.)
| Distance Education Coordinators Organization – Annual Retreat Monday, June 16th from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm The Distance Education Coordinators Retreat is hosted by the CCC Distance Education Coordinators Organization (CCC DECO) and is part of the pre-conference activities of the Online Teaching Conference. Cost to attend the retreat is $50 and includes membership to DECO (July 1, 2025- June 30, 2026,) and breakfast and lunch at the event. If you have questions, please contact deco@cccdeco.org. |
Workshop Schedule | Monday, June 16, 2025, 9am-12pm | Price: $199.00 per Workshop |
| Advanced Techniques with Canvas Presenter/s: Greg Beyrer, Distance Education Coordinator, Adjunct Professor of History, and @ONE Facilitator, Cosumnes River College Are you ready to explore additional features and tools in Canvas? How we present content, support the learning communities in our classes, and assess student learning can all be done more in depth. And there is a world of possibilities built into the system and in the communities of practice that we can access. At this workshop you will learn how to bring pizzazz to the Rich Content Editor, make effective use of tools for groups and peer review, examine the use of rubrics and outcomes to make assessment more meaningful, and step beyond the browser to see the possibilities of add-ons, the Instructure Community, and Canvas Commons. All of this will be flavored by the changes introduced to Canvas over the past year (spiced with generative AI!). Bring a laptop and your interest to see what else is possible outside of the ordinary usage of this learning management system.This workshop is based on the course Advanced Techniques with Canvas by @ONE. Outcomes:
Presenter: Gregory Beyrer |
| Experimenting with Generative AI to Enhance Teaching & Learning Presenter: Laura Otero, Ph.D. This hands-on, interactive workshop guides educators through the evolving landscape of generative AI tools in education, with a focus on ethical implementation and practical classroom applications. Drawing from promising practices and emerging research, participants will gain both theoretical understanding and practical experience with AI tools for their learning environments.By participating in the workshop, participants will be able to:
Presenter: Laura Otero, Ph.D. |
| From Draft to Craft: Accessible Content Design Done Right Presenter: Saša Stojić-Ito Join us for this hands-on workshop where together we’ll demystify accessibility, usability, and interactivity in higher education content design. Discover the intersection of accessibility and usability, understand why not all accessible content is user-friendly, and refine your ability to transform static materials into engaging, interactive experiences. Through a dynamic mix of “show and tell” activities, and collaborative discussions, you’ll gain actionable insights and practical experience. Learn how to create accessible infographics (using FREE tools like Venngage), apply semantic HTML to enhance Canvas course design, and test your content’s accessibility with Chrome extensions. You will leave equipped with fresh perspectives, and a “before and after” showcase of your transformed content. Whether you’re new to accessibility or looking to refine your expertise, this session offers valuable strategies for everyone committed to fostering a truly inclusive learning environment, just bring your laptop.By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
Presenter: Saša Stojić-Ito |
| Unlocking Interactive Learning with PlayPosit Presenter: Stephanie Gates This interactive workshop will introduce California community college faculty and staff to PlayPosit, a powerful and user-friendly platform for creating engaging and interactive learning experiences.In this workshop, participants will learn to:
By the end of this workshop, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to effectively leverage PlayPosit to create dynamic and engaging learning experiences that enhance student success. This workshop is designed for:
This workshop is ideal for educators who are looking to:
Presenter: Stephanie Gates |
| Enhancing Your Virtual Classroom and Collaboration with Zoom Presenter: CCC TechConnect Support Team The CCC system offers a wide array of technology platforms and tools to support teaching, student engagement, and collaboration with colleagues. However, new features and updates are frequently released, often without notice—leaving many resources undiscovered until a specific need arises. In this interactive Zoom workshop, we’ll walk you through recent updates, highlight new features introduced over the past year, and provide a preview of what’s on the horizon for Zoom in 2025. You’ll learn about the new branding of “Zoom Workplace” AI Companion 2.0, and more. Bring your laptop and follow along in your own Zoom and Canvas accounts to discover and activate valuable tools you might not realize you have access to. Empower yourself with these technology updates to elevate your teaching and collaboration efforts. Presenter: CCC TechConnect Support Team |
