Feeling anxious about heading back to school? Don’t fret! OTIS for educators is the perfect platform for you. OTIS offers virtual professional development courses designed to support educators and transform learning. Gain free teaching resources, fall craft ideas, and back-to-school essentials with OTIS for educators!

Once you sign up, you’ll find online professional development courses that provide on-demand support. Our expert-led PD will help you go back to school with a positive mindset. Find courses focused on classroom management and organization, AI, and even icebreaker activities. As fall approaches, OTIS also features autumn and Halloween-themed courses. Our online training incorporates EdTech and robotics while keeping students engaged with interactive holiday-themed resources.

Cross-curricular courses

If you’re looking for curriculum specific activities, OTIS for educators has an expanding library of courses that incorporate STEM and educational technology into core classes, such as science, ELA, social studies, and math. You can also look through the Edu Resources section to find standards-aligned materials, such as lesson plans, graphic organizers, templates, and games.

As you start a new year, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) remains at the forefront of teachers’ minds. Learn how to check in with your students by tuning in to our course, Building Resilience in Students and Teachers. This session focuses on fostering a growth mindset and creating a supportive learning environment.

Incorporate AI into your lesson plans

Thinking about using AI in the classroom, but you’re not sure where to start? Our team of experts is here to help! OTIS for educators’ online professional development also provides categories to filter through the hundreds of courses available. Featured categories on OTIS for educators include topics on Google, Assessment creation, ELA & Literacy, and more. The “AI in Education” category dives into the future of AI. The courses within this category are back-to-school essentials, as they provide the best practices for using AI in the classroom.

Sharpen your skills with OTIS for educators

With over 850 courses to choose from, the possibilities are endless! OTIS features a skills section, microcredentials, blog posts, and more, so you’ll never run out of content. You can personalize your experience by creating a playlist full of your favorite courses. Want to learn more? Check out our course calendar to see what’s in store. Don’t forget to register!

OTIS for educators is your one-stop shop for back-to-school essentials and all the latest technology trends. If at any time you have a question, simply click on the “Ask OTIS” icon, and a live member of our team will respond. Feel free to leave feedback on what you’d like to see more of on the platform. All of us from OTIS for educators are rooting for your success in the 25-26 school year!

For more tips, tricks, and tools for teaching in and out of the classroom, check out more content on the Teq Talk blog or our YouTube channels OTIS for educators and Tequipment.

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