This past week, our school held its "Open House" for parents to meet their student's teachers and any upcoming students who wanted to know more about the programs offered at my school. Do you know that of my 63 students I only had 1 student attend with his father? Also, only 3 students with their parents stopped by to see what the class was about. I still do not think that the word is out about the potential of a technical education. I also believe that for the most part parents are not really involved in their students high school careers and/or their future careers.
We, as technical teachers, see the value of this education but how do we get the word out? How do we change the negative connotation that still plague's "technical" classes? Tony had mentioned in his blog that his class is a dumping ground for students who do not fit anywhere else- which says that even the guidance counselors see the technical classes not being of real value. How can we make a difference?
After talking with several of you during these past few semesters, I believe you feel the same as I do about this. I pray that our passion for making a difference in the upcoming generation doesn't get snuffed out and that we will be able to make an impact on parents, administrators, guidance counselors, and students in the near future.
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2. Show respect and consideration of others when posting and commenting. This includes individuals, students, organizations, political parties, colleagues, etc.
3. Check all posts for spelling and grammar errors before posting.
4. Protect the privacy of others. Gain permission from other people before you write about them. Avoid sharing someone else's last name. Use job titles or pseudonyms when writing about experiences with your co-workers or students.
5. Watch your language. Use politically correct and non-offensive language.
6. Make sure you write about things that are factual.
7. Keep your postings education-oriented. Avoid discussing plans for the weekend, etc.
FINAL BLOG POST - OUR "DAILY TRIPLE" (DUE 12/1).
This week I would like you to use your imagination. You have just won the lottery and will leave your teaching post immediately to travel around the world. As you leave your keys you meet your replacement. You are asked to give this new teacher just ONE piece of advice. What would that be, and why? Enjoy your world expedition!
Blog Post - Week 7
This past week in my own teaching I felt a little disconnected which prompts my question to you, "What was the moment (or moments) when I felt most disconnected or disengaged as a teacher - the moment(s) I said to myself, I'm just going through the motions here?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 6
For the past couple of weeks you have experienced asynchronous online learning (doing modules by yourself). Previously this semester you have experienced synchronous online learning (all together in the Collaborate room). Which do you think is more effective and why do you think that? Which do you like better, and why?
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 5
This week we have what we call "open mic." You can write a post about anything related to your teaching that you would like responses from your classmates.
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 4
Here is this week's question: "What was the event that most took me surprise this week - and event that shook me up, caught me off guard, gave me a jolt, or made me unexpectedly happy?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 3
Please write a post about the following question, "In thinking about my past week teaching what is one thing I would do differently, and why?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 2
Please write a post about the following question, " In thinking about my teaching activities this past week, of what do I feel most proud? Why?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 1
Describe something you used in your program in the first weeks of school that you learned in the summer NTI program. How did it work? Did it get you off to a stronger start than last year?
2 comments:
Natalie, Tony, and others have clearly brought into focus the need to promote CTE programs to students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Like all of you, I don't have an answer as to the best way to promote your programs, but I think technology could play a significant role in marketing and enhancing the image of CTE. Maybe a class blog (like ours), a class Wiki or website might help publicize your programs from the inside out. What are some other ways to get the word out?
the topic that you are talking about is so real that I do not know how to approach it myself. Here we are in the middle of CTAE month and I wonder about what is being done in schools to promote our programs. Do all of our administrators even know what we are doing?
We have a long way to go.
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