At a Glance Students in the Network Systems Technology program at Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center play a specially designed trivia board game as a method for reviewing technical material. Overview In 2013, the Network Systems Technology instructor at Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center created a board game, modeled after Trivial Pursuit, to … Continue reading Interactive Trivia Game for NOCTI and Industry Certification Review
Category: Student Engagement
Precision Machining Air Motor Project
Posted on Categories Employability Skills, Project-based Learning, Student EngagementAt a Glance Students in the precision machining program at Keystone Central School District Career and Technical Center build an operational air motor using a specific set of written instructions and blueprints with little or no verbal directions from the instructor. Overview Precision machining students at Keystone Central School District Career and Technical Center utilize … Continue reading Precision Machining Air Motor Project
Engaging Industry Through a Student-Lead Speakers Series
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Student EngagementAt a Glance Students in the DECA chapter at State College Area High School planned and implemented a speaker series featuring business professionals from the community. Overview At State College Area High School, students in the DECA chapter organized a speaker series that is designed to provide students an opportunity to hear local business professionals … Continue reading Engaging Industry Through a Student-Lead Speakers Series
Student-Designed Theory Lab
Posted on Categories Student EngagementAt a Glance Under direction from their instructor, carpentry students at Franklin County Career and Technology Center helped design and build an innovative theory room that supports an engaging learning environment. Overview Mr. Todd Swan, Carpentry Instructor at Franklin County Career and Technology Center (FCCTC) wanted to create a higher-end, college-style theory room for his … Continue reading Student-Designed Theory Lab
Pamper Parents Day
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Student EngagementAt a Glance Each year, Cosmetology students at the North Montco Technical Career invite a parent, or another relative, into the program for a day of pampering during which the students provide various salon services. Overview In order to encourage parent participation in their students education, the North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) cosmetology instructor … Continue reading Pamper Parents Day
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Using Instructional Technology for Blended Learning
Posted on Categories Online Learning Tools & Resources, Student Engagement, Technology IntegrationAt a Glance At North Montco Technical Career Center, the Mechatronics instructor uses instructional technology, blended classroom/lab strategies, and collaborative learning tools to differentiate instruction and engage students. Overview The North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) Mechatronics instructor uses several different learning strategies and instructional technology to create a competency-based program to meet the individual … Continue reading Using Instructional Technology for Blended Learning
Health Information Management and Medical Records Technology Community Partnerships
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, English Learners, Individuals From Economically Disadvantaged Families, Including Low-Income Youth and Adults, Student Engagement, Work-based learningAt a Glance Multiple partnerships have been developed between Jules E. Mastbaum Area Vocational Technical School, postsecondary institutions, and organizations in an effort to provide economically disadvantaged urban youth with experiences that empower them to interact effectively and professionally with adults. Overview To engage students in the healthcare system and prepare them for college, career, … Continue reading Health Information Management and Medical Records Technology Community Partnerships
Life Size Candyland Board Creation
Posted on Categories Student EngagementAt a Glance Students from Graphic Communications and other program areas at Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School created a life size Candyland board for children to use during a local radio stations holiday kickoff event. Overview Approximately 100 Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School students contributed their time and effort to support a local radio stations … Continue reading Life Size Candyland Board Creation
Bowling Pin Restoration
Posted on Categories Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas, Student EngagementAt a Glance Students in the Auto Collision program at Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School use bowling pins obtained from a local bowling alley to practice car restoration skills, such as sanding, priming, painting, and applying decals and clearcoat. Overview The Auto Collision instructor obtains used bowling pins so that students can continue to develop … Continue reading Bowling Pin Restoration
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Computer Networking Project Decoy
Posted on Categories Project-based Learning, Student EngagementAt a Glance At Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center, Computer Networking students build a computer in an object that is not an ordinary computer case. Overview Computer Networking students are assigned Project Decoy, for which they are required to work in a small group of two to three students to design and create an … Continue reading Computer Networking Project Decoy