TIMAC and OTAC Professional Development OpportunitiesSharon RamFremont Adult & Continuing EducationFremont, CAsram@fremont.k12.ca.us

My Expectations

•TIMAC Cohort 7•OTAC v3

•Support •hands-on practice•Collaboration•Networking•Leadership Skills•Training

The TIMAC/OTAC Experience

•Training – hands on, group, individual, mentors, site visits

•Meet other professionals•Tons of support – email,

phone, face-to-face, Adobe Connect

•Presentations•Friendships•facebook

Challenges & Successes

•Time•Funding limitations•Downsize my project

•DL Program Coordinator•Expanded our DL Program•Summer Pilot•ALOE

My Future Plans

•Continue to expand DL Program•Add more Moodle Courses to our Program

Advice

•Go for it! Apply!•Decide on a project that interests you•Colleagues who will participate•Time management•Phases of project•Take OTAN online courses

Thank you!

•Good luck!

•Sharon Ram•sram@fremont.k12.ca.us