Low tech, High tech: I use it all!
As the 2016-17 school year begins, I am thinking about what tools I will use to best help my students connect with the material, provide feedback about
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Staying Connected Inside and Outside the Classroom
When some teachers think about technology, they think of something out of a science fiction movie. I view technology as a tool…something to help
The Power of a Thought!
The future of education is very uncertain. One thing that is not uncertain, however, is the ability THOUGHTS have on the power to change the way things
Gaining Leadership Skills as an ACTE Fellow
I thoroughly enjoyed all my time at the National Policy Seminar (NPS) this past February. I truly believe that attending this conference as an ACTE
Making Great Leaders in CTE
There should not be any doubt that career and technical education has a vital role to play in preparing students for the workforce. CTE offers many
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective CTE Programs
Keep Kids First – We are here to expand knowledge, develop talent, and assist in preparing young adults for their future. Keep
kids first by assuring
Facebook for Family and Consumer Science Teachers: Best PLC’s
I’m sure if 50 people were asked, “what is one best and worst Web 2.0 innovations of all time”, 80% would say social media. Social
media is often
CTE – Classroom to Employment!
Being a Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator has provided me the opportunity to witness the immediate benefits of the CTE classroom being directly
Learning to Stay Connected On Screen and Off!
When is the last time you have gone “on-screen” to connect with the people you know… or maybe don’t know? Whether it’s email, skype, text
What is success?
After writing dozens of recommendations for students over the years and being asked what percentile they rank in year after year, I started to think,