So far I am going to be looking at having our certificate courses autogenerate a certificate upon completion to expedite the awarding of the certificate.

CTE should emphasize sustainable practices so students can enter the industry with tools that will make them profitable.

very informative

I plan to let my students pick a project and implement a plan in my class. 

Very informative. 

I am going to start looking at teaching from multiple textbooks and not just from the one textbook. Use more resources 

I learned that a clear, well-structured grading system is essential because instructors should always expect grades to be questioned by students or administrators. Using transparent criteria, categories, and point values makes grades easier to defend and reduces disputes based on perceived inconsistencies. Keeping the grade book current protects both students and instructors by allowing timely, fair, and confident responses to grading concerns.

My biggest take away is not to include more than 3-5 points per powerpoint slide. I will take care to make sure I am not overcrowding my slides.

I learned that effective class management is about intentionally guiding diverse students so individual contributions blend into a shared learning goal. Regularly pausing to observe the classroom will help me assess student dynamics, the physical environment, and my instructional approach in real time.

This lesson helped me to understand the why behind some of the teaching strategies I use. As a non traditional teacher, I have been given these strategies and just told to use them. Now I know why and how it is effective in the classroom. This lesson also provided me with new strategies such as Webquests and Fishbowl.