This presentation will address what is needed to find quality applicants and to support and transition your teachers from their respected industries to the classroom. This research was conducted from an ACTE mini-grant on how best to support and maintain your teachers, instructors, and adjunct teachers that are transitioning directly from industry in both the secondary and post-secondary spaces. We will discuss challenges these new teachers face coming into the classroom and give you some ideas and resources for supporting these new teachers including discussing the use of an interactive gaming technology that can benefit both these new instructors and the students as they work through this process together to increase student engagement and learning (Brian Rick) AND This session will walk teachers through how to build an Education Pathway/Grow Your Own program in their high schools; including highlights from the two pathway courses, best practices for classroom observations, and work-based practices. There will also be information on team based challenges embedded in the courses, work-based portfolios, and rubrics for observations. Handouts will be available for participants in order to implement these practices immediately! (Angie Neilson)
"Teaching the Important Stuff" is a workshop that gets right to the point on essential leadership and workplace skills that need taught in every high school in America. Topics covered will be effective lessons on Why People Work, Ethics in the Workplace, Getting the Job, Time Management, Problem Solving and Decision Making, and Effective Communication Skills. Participants will learn effective teaching methods and lesson plans designed to engage students. The workshop is led by a veteran teacher with 28 years of experience, who has successfully implemented these lessons in her classroom.
Join me for an energizing session that will transform your approach to vocabulary review, leaving your students eager to learn and retain new words. This interactive workshop will explore a variety of digital and hands-on resources designed to make vocabulary review exciting and effective. Walk away with practical resources and strategies you can implement immediately in your classroom!
Meet Ally Ferguson, a high school educator with 20 years of experience who has dedicated over a decade to seamlessly integrating game elements into the curriculum, transforming traditional learning environments into engaging and dynamic spaces. Ally has presented at various education... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
BOS B8
Join us for an energizing session to help CTE educators seamlessly integrate essential skills into their classrooms! This presentation will provide practical scenarios and engaging activities that make teaching these vital skills effective and efficient. Discover innovative strategies to incorporate critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and more into your curriculum. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, you’ll be equipped with the tools and inspiration needed to enhance your teaching and empower your students for success. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach and make essential skills a dynamic part of your classroom experience with FCAE Program Advisor John Heiser and Karen McDowell from Realityworks.
