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An Education In Grace
We have all had weeks that began seemingly normal, but ended anything but…however I think that we can all attest to the fact that the week of March 9, 2020 was one like no other. In the blink of an eye, we were going from standard classroom instruction to this new environment of remote learning,...
Beyond Pedagogy in the CTE Classroom
Gliding seamlessly from traditional teaching models to semi-remote to completely remote teaching requires schools and teachers to understand more than the pedagogy for each of the scenarios. In CTE we use hands-on instruction and formative assessments the majority of the time. As instruction moves t...
STEM Jobs of the Future: Technology
The job market evolves constantly. Fueled by the rapid growth of technology, industry demands critical 21st century skills. Today’s students must be prepared for jobs which do not yet exist. It is estimated that 85% of jobs that will exist in 2030 haven't even been invented yet (Institute for the ...
E-learning Technical Vocabulary (Part 8): Vocabulary Grid
Vocabulary Grid is part eight in an eight-part series on e-learning technical vocabulary systems. Read part one, part two, part three, part four, part five, part six and part seven.
Explore relationships.
This eight-part vocabulary series has focused on meaningful ways to deepen student understand...
Techniques Year in Review: 2019–2020
The school year is wrapping up and you know what that means?! Summer reading season! Read Techniques. ACTE's flagship publication addresses the issues ACTE members care about most, providing input you can trust when making decisions for your classrooms, programs and school systems — in print and o...
E-learning Technical Vocabulary (Part 7): Word Tree
Word Tree is part seven in an eight-part series on e-learning technical vocabulary systems. Read part one, part two, part three, part four, part five and part six.
Advanced literacy skills help students learn more, in any subject. The problem is, you may not have time to teach reading and writing...
Why Do You Think it is Important to Continue Professional Development Throughout your Career?
Those that have been given the charge and have the responsibility to educate others must be committed to continuous learning. Learning is fundamental throughout one's career no matter what field. Professional development (PD) is a lifelong endeavor which allows educators to grow. Educators must impr...
NASA HUNCH Students Send Hardware into Space
[caption id="attachment_53361" align="alignright" width="300"] Four single stowage lockers made and signed by NASA HUNCH students, onboard Crew Dragon (May 31, 2020)[/caption]
Ready for launch! High school students across the nation contributed flight hardware to the historic Launch America event...
Start with the syllabus
Although remote learning is starting to wind down and educators across the country are once again joyously welcoming the start of summer, there remains a very real undercurrent of anxiety. No one knows what school will look like in the fall. Will schools return to normal with physical classes and tr...
E-Learning Technical Vocabulary (Part 6): Linear Flow Chart
Linear Flow Chart is part six in an eight-part series on e-learning technical vocabulary systems. Read part one, part two, part three, part four and part five.
Ever played an anagram? Someone gives you a set of letters and you race to make as many words as possible. Scramble and unscramble. Focus...