I use storytelling when teaching my ESL students here in the United States. I'm American, but I lived for many years as an English teacher in Korea. I have lots of personal anecdotes and stories from my time in Korea that help me make connections with my students, who all come from countries outside the U.S. I think my stories help my students know that I understand their struggles to understand language and culture here in America and that they can trust me to help them. 

Having a mixture of powerpoint and other presentation formats is helpful for student learning

Organization and preparation is important! We've got this first time CTE instructors!

Students must be aware that there will be an opportunity to share their retention of the material. Don't let the medium be the test. Let the student's retention of material be measured in the best way for the student.

Sometimes instruction doesn't go as planned. Have a plan B ready.

Students like to learn by doing.

If I don't have something for them, they will have something for me.

It is important to support literacy in all of its forms including VR and simulation technology. This helps students to be prepared when approaching situations in the real world. 

Newer literacy includes: mobility, social media, and formed information.