On Demand PD

Advanced Assessment - Essay with Rich Text

hillary@otus.com (Hillary Kleppel) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:00:46 GMT

Advanced Assessments in Otus give educators flexible ways to measure student learning, including essay questions with rich text capabilities. In this Otus Live PD session, we explore how to create essay items using the Rich Text Editor, allowing students to format their responses with tools such as bold, italics, bullet points, and more. You will learn how to build the question, adjust settings, and review responses efficiently within the grading workflow.

Advanced Assessment Calculator - New Feature Alert!

hillary@otus.com (Hillary Kleppel) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:44:43 GMT

The Advanced Assessment Calculator feature gives educators even more control over how students access math tools during an assessment. With updated settings and clearer visibility, you can intentionally decide when and how calculators are available to support learning goals. In this Otus Live PD session, educators will explore the new calculator enhancements in Advanced Assessments, learn how to manage settings with confidence, and understand how these updates impact the student testing experience. Join us to see what is new and how to apply it right away.

Advanced Assessment Question Type: Fill in the Blanks & Cloze

hillary@otus.com (Hillary Kleppel) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:30:48 GMT

In Otus Advanced Assessments, Fill in the Blanks and Cloze question types allow educators to measure student understanding within meaningful context. These interactive items move beyond multiple choice, asking students to apply vocabulary, concepts, and reasoning directly within sentences or passages. In this Otus Live PD session, educators will learn how to build Fill in the Blanks and Cloze questions, customize scoring settings, and use these item types to assess deeper comprehension across content areas. Discover how to create engaging questions that check for accuracy while reinforcing learning in real time.

Create or Add Students to a Group via AI Insights

hillary@otus.com (Hillary Kleppel) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:17:53 GMT

In Otus, AI Insights can help educators quickly create or add students to flexible groups based on real-time performance data. This feature makes it easier to respond to trends, target specific standards, and differentiate instruction without manually sorting through the gradebook. In this Otus Live PD session, educators will learn how to use AI Insights to identify student needs, generate grouping recommendations, and seamlessly create or update groups directly within Otus. Walk away with practical strategies to save time and make data-informed grouping part of your everyday workflow.

Otus Insights: DiscoveryEd Resources

hillary@otus.com (Hillary Kleppel) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:11:15 GMT

Otus Insights helps educators move from data to action with clarity and confidence. When paired with Discovery Education resources, it becomes even more powerful. In this Otus Live PD session, we will explore how to use Otus Insights to surface meaningful trends in student data and connect those insights directly to Discovery Education resources that support next steps in instruction. You will see how AI-powered prompts can help identify learning gaps, suggest targeted content, and streamline planning without adding extra work.

One Toggle, Every Question: Calculators in Advanced Assessments

hillary@otus.com (Hillary Kleppel) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:15:18 GMT

In Otus Advanced Assessments, calculator settings can be controlled with a single toggle, giving educators the ability to allow or restrict calculator use across every question in an assessment. This ensures consistency and supports intentional alignment with learning goals and testing expectations. In this Otus Live PD session, educators will learn how to manage calculator settings, understand how the toggle impacts student experience, and apply best practices for creating assessments that balance rigor and accessibility. Walk away confident in setting up assessments that match your instructional intent.

Assigning an Assessment

hillary@otus.com (Hillary Kleppel) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:03:54 GMT

In Otus, assigning an assessment allows educators to deliver standards-aligned tasks directly to students while maintaining clear visibility into progress and performance. Whether you are assigning to an entire class, specific groups, or individual students, Otus makes the process streamlined and flexible. In this Otus Live PD session, educators will learn how to assign assessments, adjust availability settings, differentiate by group, and monitor student completion. This session is perfect for teachers looking to confidently manage assessments and keep instruction moving forward.

Token Highlight Feature for Advanced Assessments

hillary@otus.com (Hillary Kleppel) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:58:59 GMT

Advanced Assessments in Otus include a Token Highlight feature that helps guide student attention within longer passages or more complex questions. By highlighting key words or phrases, educators can reduce cognitive load and support student comprehension without giving away answers. In this Otus Live PD session, educators will learn how to use Token Highlighting within Advanced Assessments, when it makes sense to apply this support, and how it can help students better engage with challenging content. This session is ideal for educators looking to improve accessibility and clarity while maintaining rigor.

Otus Insights: From Queries to Clear Decisions

hillary@otus.com (Hillary Kleppel) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:58:01 GMT

Otus Insights helps transform raw data into clear, actionable next steps for educators and leaders. By using Queries alongside AI-powered Insights, districts can quickly uncover trends, identify gaps, and move from wondering what the data says to knowing what to do next. In this Otus Live PD session, educators and administrators will learn how to build and run Queries, apply Otus Insights to interpret the results, and turn findings into informed instructional and district decisions. This session is ideal for teams looking to save time while strengthening data conversations.

Leaving Feedback with Rubrics

hillary@otus.com (Hillary Kleppel) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:48:53 GMT

Rubrics in Otus are a powerful way to provide students with clear, detailed feedback on their work. In this Otus Live PD session, educators will learn how to create and use rubrics to score assignments, highlight areas of strength, and guide students toward growth. We will explore how rubrics make grading more transparent, how they support consistent expectations, and how to use them to give students actionable next steps.