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The 2010 Association for Career and Technical Education Annual Convention and Career Tech Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, has wrapped up, but it’s not too early to mark your calendar for next year’s convention. Continue reading ’2011 ACTE Convention: See You in St. Louis!’
To beat boredom and maintain student interest, break up and mix up large subject areas into short, clearly defined sessions. Of course the actual time needed for each topic will vary depending on a number of factors, but educational research has shown that student retention declines rapidly after more than two weeks on one topic. Spending two weeks or less on a topic usually works well for me, and I rarely give students assignments that last more than three weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Spend Too Much Time on the Same Topic’
By Roger Calderon
On about the third day of class, I have my students go to the computer lab. They have been handed a sheet that tells them how to log in and create a profile. I also have it set up so that the profile has questions that pertain to my program, so they are required to fill out that information at sign-up so I can pool that information for later use.
Once they have their log-in, they select the classroom to enroll in. I usually have all other classrooms blocked by a keyword to prevent students from logging into another classroom. I also have students modify their profile with pictures and statements to make it their own. They are told that it all needs to be school appropriate. Continue reading ‘Instructor Report: Bringing Online Courseware to the Auto Tech Classroom’
When a student enrolls in an Automotive Technology program at the secondary level or at the college level, they are enrolling in programs designed to build the foundation of a long career. They will study theory, related science, math, and communications arts, and they will learn about professionalism that will prepare them to adapt to the changes that will occur in the career field. Continue reading ‘Remember the Difference Between Career Education and Training’
The 2010 Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Annual Convention and Career Tech Expo takes place this week in Las Vegas, Nevada. Continue reading ’2010 ACTE Convention Set to Begin’
Explain automotive systems and functions as they relate to math and science principles. Whenever possible, give students opportunities to apply what they have learned or are learning in their academic classes to their work in automotive technology. This often results in the students wanting to learn more, both from their automotive classes and from their academic classes.
It’s important to keep students busy 100 percent of the time that they’re in class. Every student must be given assignments that require them to stay on task and challenge them to complete the work in the time available. Continue reading ‘Keep Students Busy’
By Mike Allen for Popular Mechanics
Cars have never been cheap, but with the ubiquity of computers and electronics, taking a car to the shop is more expensive than ever. Here’s why—and how to keep modern-day costs down to a minimum. Continue reading ‘Popular Mechanics: Why Are Modern Cars So Expensive?’
Students come from various backgrounds. They have different aptitudes, attitudes, and interests. Not all students who enroll in an Automotive Technology course plan to pursue a career in the field. But if they gain knowledge, build skills, and become confident, and if they enjoy the work, many will find a related career. Continue reading ‘Don’t Give Up on Students’
