Career College Lounge: All Groups

Instructional Practice in Higher Education

Kitty Kautzer — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:57:45 -0400

The articles posted in this group highlight instructional theory and practice that promote student engagement, achievement of learning outcomes, implementation of technology, and demonstration of holistic assessment within the context of career education.

Instructional Resources

Dr. Ruth Reynard — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:53:27 -0400

Teaching is a dynamic process and one that is constantly challenging to both instructors and students. As a result, we have provided this group as an environment within which school faculty can exchange instructional resources, as well as discuss new trends in teaching and learning. This group is by instructors and for instructors.

Feel free to participate in the blogs and discussions and upload your own video files of your teaching successes, examples of effective lessons plans, uses of educational technology, great rubrics, or effective methods in developing learning skills in our students. As you participate in this group, you will benefit as others will be inspired to participate. Please remain authentic and use real examples from your own teaching so that we can truly learn from each other.

Instructional Theories & Applications

Theresa Colby — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:42:42 -0500

Having knowledge about learning and delivery theories is important for educators as they select content for their courses. This background in learning and application will aid them in selecting their course content and delivery methods. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.

Instructors

Cheronda Hardy — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:51:31 -0400

What are some of your experinces being an instructor

Integration of Academics and CTE

Dick Jones — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 07:59:02 -0500

This group is a public forum for sharing practices in connecting academics and Career and Technical Education. CTE teachers, academic teachers, administrators and state leaders are invited to share and discuss effective practices to enhance student learning by applying academic concepts to the development of technical expertise in CTE.

IOHS Group

Richard Trader — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:55:46 -0400

Iowa ACTE 2020 Best Practices Virtual Conference

Conference Chair — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:06:23 -0400

This is a private group for participants of the Iowa ACTE 2020 Best Practices Virtual Conference.

ITT-TECH

Dwayne Thomas — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 16:32:25 -0400

Changing Lives Daily

Leadership in Higher Education

Dr. Jean Norris — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:06:02 -0400

Career education institutions are uniquely positioned to serve the needs of a diverse student body, future employment needs, and governmental mandates for the U.S. to be a "grad nation"! The individuals leading these schools will be the force behind our success. Whether a leader in the classroom, at a campus, or corporate office, this group will explore and dialogue about the skills, knowledge, and experience of today's most successful leaders. Perhaps we can share and learn more about the important role we all play in modeling and delivering effective leadership at every turn!

Leading with Influence

Theresa Colby — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 11:58:39 -0500

As the learning leader in a course it is important that educators work to earn the respect of their students. Through the earning of students’ respect and modeling professional behavior educators will influence the professional development of their students. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.

LGBTQ+ CTE Professionals | Networking Group

ACTE Staff — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:34:09 -0400

The LGBTQ+ CTE Professionals affinity group aims to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals within career and technical education (CTE). By offering networking opportunities, mentorship and advocacy, the group seeks to address the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ professionals and promote diversity and inclusion. The group also works to raise awareness and educate the broader CTE community about LGBTQ+ issues, ensuring a welcoming and equitable space for all.

ACTE sponsored community group membership is open ONLY to active ACTE members. Membership will be confirmed before a request for joining a group is approved.

Managing in Career Education

Jay Hollowell — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:21:48 -0400

The Managing in Career Education Group is for dedicated managers in postsecondary education to discuss topics related to managing in the career education sector of education.

Managing the Class & Students

Theresa Colby — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:59:33 -0500

Instructors need to know how to manage the flow of instruction in their classes while engaging all of their students in the learning process. Managing student behavior is a necessity if courses are going to achieve the stated goals and objectives. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.

Managing Workplace Challenges

Theresa Colby — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 12:10:22 -0500

Challenges in the workplace occur on a regular basis. Professionals need to be able to meet the challenges and develop strategies for resolving the challenges in ways that do not distract from the mission of the school. This group is for professionals who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.

Manufacturing Instruction

Tarlon Moghadam — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:52:12 -0400

It is critical for new career and technical education (CTE) instructors in the field of Manufacturing to develop strong instructional practices and a solid foundation for building high-quality programs. As role models for their professional area, instructors set the standard for the technical skills, safety practices, and professionalism their students need to acquire. This group is for educators participating in the introductory Manufacturing CTE course who aspire to discuss and master the core competencies necessary for effective curriculum development, lesson planning, communication, assessment, and program improvement. Group members share best practices, ideas, reflections, and resources to help support one another in a dynamic, rapidly evolving manufacturing and education landscape.

Massage Therapy Instruction

Angie Myer — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 18:54:20 -0400

Instructors in the field of massage therapy need to be current in the technical aspects of massage therapy so they will be able to provide instruction that is relevant and current. As educators it is important they have expertise in how to deliver their content in ways that engage all students in the learning process. This group is for massage therapy educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.

MIAT HOUSTON-AVIATION

David Tufano — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:24:36 -0500

MIAT HOUSTON AVIATION INSTRUCTORS TRAINING

https://www.uti-cee.org/elc/course/view.php?id=359

Military Recruitment

Tarlon Moghadam — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:37:21 -0400

BTE-MRC provides educators with legal and ethical guidelines for schools and recruiters, as well as basic information on service academies, ROTC, ASVAB Career Exploration Program, basic training and other practices and programs associated with military recruitment. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help educators understand why recruiters are on campus and how to engage them.

Missouri ACTE 2020 Summer Conference

Conference Chair — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:48:01 -0400

This is a private group for participants of the Missouri ACTE 2020 Summer Conference.

Modeling & Teaching Professionalism

Theresa Colby — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:01:10 -0500

It is critical for instructors to model professionalism to their students and all others with whom they work. As role models for their professional area, instructors set the standard for the professional conduct that their students need to acquire. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.