Call for Presenters

Join us at the upcoming Technology and Digital Learning Symposium (TDLS) 2025, taking place on March 7 and 8, 2025 at the Monterey Adult School and online. We invite you to submit a presentation proposal for this exciting event.

Share your expertise, best practices, and engaging strategies, or facilitate discussions within the Category Strands listed below. TDLS is all about collaboration and capacity building within the adult educator community.

The deadline for TDLS Call for Presenters will be Monday, December 8th. As you are planning your session proposal, please keep a few things in mind for if accepted:

  • Hybrid format: Most sessions will be hybrid, with both in-person and virtual attendees. Presenters should plan accordingly.
  • Session recording: The majority of sessions will be recorded and made available to attendees after the conference. By submitting a proposal, you consent to the recording and distribution of your session.
  • Microphone use required: All presenters must use a microphone during their session, regardless of room size, to ensure accessibility and audio quality for both in-person and remote participants.

Please note that ALL presenters will need to register and pay in order to participate in TDLS.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us create an inclusive and high-quality experience for all attendees.

Stay up-to-date on our website, and feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback at support@otan.us or check out our contact page.

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Proposal

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(500 character maximum - The Abstract is a basic overview of your session that will be included on the main program page under the session title.)

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(1000 character maximum - The Description is a longer explanation of what participants will learn and the activities you will use during your presentation that will be included on the session page along with the presenter photo and profile.)

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Please consider one of the following presentation types when submitting your proposal:

Demonstration – Demonstrate and explain a tech tool, technique, or strategy, while allowing time for participant questions and interaction.

Follow-along workshop – Present a tech tool, technique, or strategy, while participants follow along on their devices and mirror what the presenter is doing. (Note: A 90-minute session is encouraged but not required.)

A panel or facilitated discussion - Meant to be an open forum, allowing presenters and participants to discuss a specific topic of interest to the field.

Note: An adult educator is welcome to invite a vendor representative to participate as a co-presenter to showcase successful student outcomes through the use of a vendor product. Sessions led by vendor representatives, however, will not be accepted.

Note: As TDLS is a hybrid conference, we encourage you to consider offering a hybrid presentation so both in-person and online attendees can participate. All presentations will be supported by a Room Monitor who can assist presenters with both the in-person and online audiences.

Teachers

Administrators

Support Staff (Transition Specialists, Counselors, Librarians, etc.)

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Ensuring Equity and Access This session focuses on digital equity as a prerequisite to engage in digital learning, such as: access to digital devices, connectivity to high-speed internet, and developing digital literacy skills. Strategies for meeting the needs of diverse learners, including accessibility requirements, UDL principles, and other topics may be covered as well.

Digital Learning Foundations This session centers on addressing the unique characteristics of adult learners, best practices in design and implementation of learning, connecting standards and practice, and professional development that supports staff in preparing for digital learning.

Designing Learning Experiences This session centers on selecting and using technology integration frameworks or models and digital tools (including LMS, OER, and emerging tools such as AI, VR, and AR) for communication, collaboration, learning management, and other functions to help students reach learning goals and outcomes.

Digital Learning Models This session centers on adult education digital learning models – distance education, blended and hybrid learning, and HyFlex or other flex models – and planning for and implementation of models that meet student learning needs.

Online Engagement and Assessment This session centers around specific techniques and strategies that focus on engaging learners in online environments, including the use of various digital assessment tools to inform instruction and enhance teaching and learning.

Student Support Services This session centers around student support services provided by agencies including student orientation, transition support services, human services (i.e., childcare, transportation), SEL, and other resources provided to learners with the aim of fostering a healthy, equitable, and inclusive learning community.

Corrections, Re-Entry, and Rehabilitation This session centers around technology integration and implementation in an environment with incarcerated adults or those placed on parole, in residential re-entry centers, and within rehabilitation facilities, particularly around the challenges of offering critical digital skills training to individuals.

Program Administration and Coordination This session centers on strategies for program development, improvement, or change management in a variety of areas, including personnel, instruction, partnerships, and vision, that transform digital learning at the agency.

Adult Basic Education

Adult Secondary Education

Adults with Disabilities

English as a Second Language

Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship

Short-term Career Technical Education

Workforce Preparation

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Lead Presenter

For a presentation with Co-Presenters, please select as Lead Presenter the person who will be responsible for managing and communicating all important information to other presenters in a timely manner.

(Please provide an email address you check regularly for presenter and OTAN communications.)

Please provide a short profile briefly outlining your adult education work and/or teaching background as well as conference presentation experience.

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Accessibility

OTAN strives to host inclusive, accessible events that allow for full participation by all. Should you have any specific accommodation needs or inquiries about accessibility, please check the box and someone from the OTAN team will contact you, or email support@otan.us no later than Feb 20, 2026 for questions or requests.

Media Release

The Technology and Digital Learning Symposium is a public, in-person, and online event for 2025. As such, each participant, presenter, and co-presenter is required to register for the event and sign a media release form giving OTAN permission to post photos, multimedia, audio or video of the conference for marketing of this and future events.