Category: Instruction

Social Studies Curriculum that Integrates Technical and Academic Content

Posted on Author webadminCategories Academic/Technical Skill Integration

At a Glance At North Montco Technical Career Center, social studies instructors developed a curriculum that integrates technical concepts (program of study tasks) into the social studies program. Overview North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) provides academic courses to full-time students in addition to offering part-time technical training. In order to add context and relevance … Continue reading Social Studies Curriculum that Integrates Technical and Academic Content

Student Academic Journals

Posted on Author webadminCategories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Classroom Management, Online Learning Tools & Resources

At a Glance In each program of study at Greene County Career Technology Center, students use academic journals at the beginning and/or the end of class in order to make full use of the instructional time and to improve numeracy and literacy skills.  Overview Greene County Career and Technology Center (GCCTC) is a comprehensive career … Continue reading Student Academic Journals

Use of Learning Tools for NOCTI Prep

Posted on Author webadminCategories NOCTI Prep, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Technology Integration

At a Glance At Chester County Technical College High School, all programs of study use Quizlet and MAX Teaching methods to enhance student learning and improve NOCTI assessment scores.  Overview The Chester County Technical College High School is Pennsylvania’s first public, hybrid career and technical high school/community college. The high school, which serves students in … Continue reading Use of Learning Tools for NOCTI Prep

Dining At The White House Project

Posted on Author webadminCategories Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Employability Skills, Project-based Learning

At a Glance The culinary instructor at Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School brought the non-fiction story of former White House Chef John Moeller, “Dining at the White House” into the classroom, and to life, with an impactful and authentic State-like dinner cooking experience with Chef Moeller. Overview In this project, students were asked to make a … Continue reading Dining At The White House Project

Paraeducators Daily Activity Log

Posted on Author webadminCategories Accountability & Data Use, Classroom Management

At a Glance Staff at Indiana County Technology Center designed web-based forms to help paraeducators track and document their daily activity. Overview Indiana County Technology Center (ICTC) is a regional career and technical school, serving high school and adult students. ICTC, which offers 14 programs has a staff of 14 instructors and 10 paraeducators. In … Continue reading Paraeducators Daily Activity Log

Hands-on Veterinary Rat Growth Project

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At a Glance The small animal/veterinary program at W. B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences uses rats to engage students and to teach the scientific method, lab procedures, and data calculations. Overview The W. B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences is a magnet high school in Philadelphia that serves grades 9 through 12. … Continue reading Hands-on Veterinary Rat Growth Project

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Using Instructional Technology for Blended Learning

Posted on Author webadminCategories Online Learning Tools & Resources, Student Engagement, Technology Integration

At 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

Drafting and Design Program Website

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At a Glance The drafting and design instructor at Fulton County Area Vocational Technical School created a website allowing his students to access the curriculum and requirements of the program at any time. Overview The Fulton County Area Vocational Technical School (FCAVTS) serves three area school districts, and provides career technical education to secondary students. … Continue reading Drafting and Design Program Website

Mathematics Integration Program

Posted on Author webadminCategories Academic/Technical Skill Integration

At a Glance The Mathematics Integration Program at Indiana County Technology Center provides students with academic assistance that integrates math with career technical education.  Overview The Indiana County Technology Center (ICTC)  created the Mathematics Integration Program to incorporate math into classrooms where technical skills are taught. Through the implementation of the program, ICTC students learn … Continue reading Mathematics Integration Program

Bowling Pin Restoration

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

At 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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