Amanda Bastoni

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Getting Started as an Information Technology Instructor --> Developing a High-Quality CTE Program

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Getting Started as an Information Technology Instructor --> Communication and Assessment

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Getting Started as an Information Technology Instructor --> Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning

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Getting Started as an Information Technology Instructor --> Understanding CTE

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Join us for a conversation about this important topic on Oct 2, 2025 02:00 PM  in  Central Time (US and Canada).

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Middle school is the perfect time to spark interest in future careers, yet rural districts often face unique challenges in creating sustainable CTE programs. This webinar will share strategies for designing and implementing career exploration opportunities with embedded work-based learning experiences tailored to rural settings. Participants will learn how to maximize limited budgets, identify creative community partnerships, and leverage local resources to bring hands-on career exploration to students. 

We will also address common barriers, including staffing… >>>

aiEDU will be running an AI Trailblazer Fellowships this fall, and I believe it would be a great fit for teachers in your network.
This is a great chance for teachers to learn the foundations of AI literacy and practice implementing new curriculum in their classrooms.

Participants will receive an $875 stipend and will be required to:

• Be a current K–12 classroom teacher in the U.S.
• Teach 2–3 aiEDU lessons this fall.
• Attend 5 live virtual sessions between September and November 2025.
• Be comfortable recording themselves teaching and collecting student release forms

If you or someone you know is interested,… >>>

Comment on Samuel Makun's post: Awesome Samuel! Could you share with us the results of your exit tickets? Any insights or "ah-ha" moments you've gained from using "do now" or "exit tickets"? 

Comment on MARITZA PLACENCIA's post: This is an important comment - about providing rubrics. Do you have any sample rubrics you could share with us? I tend to use single point rubrics - what about you? 

Comment on Kylie Rolston's post: I agree totally Kylie. How do you use feedback in your classroom to motivate students to think "outside" the box. I would love to know what specific strategies for approaches you use! 

Comment on Randice Nelson's post: This is a great takeaway Randice! Thank you for sharing. What strategies do you use in the classroom to keep students aware of and accountable for their goals?