Donald Robinson II

Action and expression can be the most effective method of learning for students, as instructors allowing for expression gives the learners the freedom to grasp the "how" of their learning in the most effective way possible.  This is the ultimate success in learning, for learners need to take away from their experiences in a manner that they will remember for life what they've learned

Representation is a symbol for inclusion, in that the goal should be to make the learning accessible and available to all students.  The goal should also be to have the results of the students' retaining as much as possible, through any varied means.  In other words, each and every student should get the most out of the course, without barriers or challenges to their learning.  Instructors that include this as a priority will have better results in their teaching methods

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) was created to appeal to most, if not all, learners.  Although we should realize that a one-size-fits-all model does not work in education, the goal should be to remove as many barriers as possible.  Even if UDL does not provide the ability to eliminate all barriers, the methods utilized through UDL can help to significantly reduce barriers, thus increasing the effectiveness of what is taught in the classroom...and what the students retain in what they have learned

We already implement active learning through our drone program as it is part of our CTE programs.  We have our students participate in class discussions, watching videos, practice in drone flying, active assignments using the drones, and a host of other activities.  The goal is to keep our students as engaged as possible, with also the end goal of having them gain real-world experience to equip them with the tools to have careers as drone pilots

Active learning is a great tool for students to retain, utilize, and demonstrate the information they learn.  Its effectiveness is very much proven to be useful and relevant towards the students' careers...and lives.  Thus active learning is the perfect vehicle for CTE, as work-based learning incorporated into the students' classroom learning compliments the understanding of the material with application of what the students learn

We utilize a variety of delivery options for our courses, mainly because of the material we cover, and what is required for our students to obtain their Remote Pilot Certificates administered by the FAA.  All the delivery options described in this module are what we use currently, and it works well for us to apply these course delivery methods in a variety of ways to maximize our effectiveness in delivering our course content.

This school year has been exciting!  Since we've moved into a new space, it also symbolizes the notion of a fresh start.  As every school year marks a new beginning, this activity brings a new dimension to having class for the first time.  Most of our students already know each other, since we are a relatively smaller school in student population.  But this has made the first day of class more intimate, as my co-teacher and I may not have known the students last year that we have now, we quickly built a connection with them.  Reading the material in… >>>

Planning and preparation are key ingredients for any successful activity regarding students and the classroom activities and goals/objectives.  We are currently in the midst of a major move from one location to our local airport for our school, RIGHT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.  So while this provides a major challenge, students, parents, administration and staff have pulled together for what is shaping up to be an exciting first year in our new space.  It is truly a community effort, and we believe great things are ahead of us.  Planning and preparation have carried us through thus far,… >>>

Learning how to develop professionally, and personally, as an instructor has helped me manage classrooms better.  Now, with being in a school district full time, I also have learned how to deliver quality instruction to a classroom full of students for the school year.  There are many techniques, methods and habits to utilize effective and quality instruction, and the personal skills in building a rapport with the students that makes the difference in their learning helps them with retention of the material and gain better understanding of what they are learning  

Having documentation such as support materials, notes and assessments can help instructors deliver quality results in student learning.  Teaching is dynamic, and so are the elements such as the ones described in this course.  Lesson plans, objectives and standards, lecture notes, assessments, technology and other support material should be used in an evolving manner, as the population of students change with each class of students, and over time during several years.  But it leads to an interesting, creative career, one that can fulfill an instructor personally and professionally