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Gazing Into the Future
The look of career and technical education has changed over the decades and will continue to do so over the years to come. This article looks at some of the sweeping changes that are manifesting and outlines what some of ACTE's Division vice presidents envision for the future. (PDF) Today's Millenial Generation:
A Look Ahead to the Future They Create
Born approximately between 1982 and 2001, the Millenials are one of a kind. A generation technology-infused like no other, these "Digital Natives" will live in a world that many of us never thought could exist. Take a peek at what their world and CTE programs may look like. (PDF) The Skill Gap: Will the Future Workplace Become an Abyss?
While the Millenials are way ahead of their parents and grandparents when it comes to the use of technology, they are often way behind in their preparedness for life after high school. Some of the challenges they face include transferring what they learn in school to the workplace and developing the soft skills that employers covet. (PDF) Moving Into the Future With MUVEs
The use of multi-user virtual environments, or virtual worlds, is on the rise in education. Among the benefits of the virtual classroom is the ability to reach more people, anywhere and and at any time. It can also open up opportunities for career exploration. (PDF) Modernizing Career and Technical Education Programs
High-quality CTE supports strong economic competitiveness by helping to increase academic achievement, student engagement and by prepareing a skilled workforce. By staying ahead of the curve, CTE will be instrumental in developing and sustaining a pipeline of workers in emerging fields, such as biotechnology. (PDF) Having Your Say: Where Will CTE Be in 50 Years?
Read a sampling of responses Techniques magazine received when we posed this question on Twitter and an ACTE online forum. (PDF) Techniques Features
NPS Convenes Hundreds of CTE Educators
The 2009 National Policy Seminar, held in Arlington, Virginia, was a great success. Read a wrap-up of the event, including the keynote address by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. (PDF) Fostering Partnerships Between Education,
Business and Industry
The last article in the series on the implementation of Perkins looks at partnerships between schools and businesses in Louisiana. (PDF) Engaging Business Leaders: How to Improve the Interaction
The business community should be an essential part of the equation when educating young people. There are many ways that schools can get business and industry to connect with students, and this article outlines some of them. (PDF) Cliff Weiss Memorial Essay Contest Winners
Read the secondary and postsecondary winning entries for ACTE's annual essay contest. (PDF) Techniques Departments
Leading Edge - May 2009 (PDF) Classroom Connection - May 2009 (PDF) Leadership Matters - May 2009 (PDF) Capitol View - May 2009 (PDF) Q & A - May 2009 (PDF) Research Report - May 2009 (PDF) Inside ACTE - May 2009 (PDF) Career Curve - May 2009 (PDF) E-Connect - May 2009 (PDF) The Last Word - May 2009 (PDF) |