Category: Instruction

Strategic Thinking Level Literacy Integration into Criminal Justice Program

Posted on Author webadminCategories Academic/Technical Skill Integration

At a Glance Criminal Justice students at Technical College High School (Pickering Campus) participated in a research-based learning guide activity that uses current events to engage them in higher level thinking and “real world” learning. Overview During the 2014-15 school year, Criminal Justice instructor Jim Sharkey from Technical College High School (TCHS), Pickering Campus developed … Continue reading Strategic Thinking Level Literacy Integration into Criminal Justice Program

Little Lions Investment Club

Posted on Author webadminCategories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement

At a Glance As members of the Little Lion Fund (LLF), business students at State College Area High School advise members of the Little Lion Investment Club on which stocks to buy and sell based on their research and analysis. Overview The  Little Lion Investment Club is a group of adult investors interested in financial … Continue reading Little Lions Investment Club

Flipped Shop: Machine Technology – Indicating a Vise

Posted on Author webadminCategories Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas, Student Engagement, Technology Integration

At a Glance At the Career Institute of Technology, the Machine Technology instructor used a version of the Flipped Classroom technique to engage and motivate students while teaching them a new machine procedure. Overview Career Institute of Technology (CIT) Machine Technology instructor, Jason Longenbach, developed and implemented a modified version of a Flipped Classroom lesson … Continue reading Flipped Shop: Machine Technology – Indicating a Vise

Building a Classroom Website – Intelligent Curriculum

Posted on Author webadminCategories Online Learning Tools & Resources

At a Glance Visual Communications instructors at Central Montco Technical High School (CMTHS) created a website designed to help other instructors build a school-wide or class website that can function as an education tool for using interactive, web-based curriculum. Overview Steven Bross and Fred McCarthy, Visual Communications Instructors at CMTHS, developed a concept for a … Continue reading Building a Classroom Website – Intelligent Curriculum

Enhanced CTE Project

Posted on Author webadminCategories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance At Greene County Career and Technology Center, a group of teachers and the administrative director implemented an SREB enhanced CTE project that engaged students and provided them with a meaningful learning experience. Overview A team of three instructors and the administrative director of Greene County Career and Technology Center (Greene County CTC) … Continue reading Enhanced CTE Project

Senior Graduation Project and Expo

Posted on Author webadminCategories Academic/Technical Skill Integration

Overview North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) requires all students to complete a senior graduation project based on their technical concentration. The senior graduation project allows the student to demonstrate problem-solving skills, research skills, and independent work. The project also provides the opportunity for students to see multiple viewpoints, weigh conflict, and support views with … Continue reading Senior Graduation Project and Expo