Wendy Hopper

Wendy Hopper

Location: las vegas, nv

About me

I am a CTE Business Education teacher in Las Vegas, NV. I am originally from Long Island, New York. I have two adult sons. I have one grandson. I am an avid tennis player.  I worked as a marketing manager, project manager, real estate agent, mortgage loan officer and marketing consultant before becoming a business teacher. I worked on Long Island and Manhattan (NYC) in a publishing company and direct marketing company. 

Interests

tennis, animals, hiking

Activity

I love the disclosure form: Create simple disclosure formats: “I used [AI tool] to [specific task]. I verified outputs against [sources] and revised by [changes made].” This documentation shows professional practice that students will need in their careers.

I have told my students that it is almost impossible to not use AI, but they need to provvide resources, now I need to have them provide me with verified sources. Great idea.

Similarly, a national construction firm might use AI for project management while a regional contractor sticks to traditional estimation. This variation is totally normal, but it means we have to be careful as educators. It is important for for teachers to be aware of this when guiding students on what companies need students to aware of.

It is important to identify knowledge gaps and tailor teaching methods to address those gaps. Also effectiveness of interactive teaching methods must be evaluated also. 

I do so much of these things already. I have learned that it is helpful to pair students from different backgrounds so they can collaborate and learn from each other. 

I have learned about many resources that it is easy to implement into my assignments. The case studies, games, projects are very useful. 

Recognizing the specific financial challenges and goals of CTE students is essential for tailoring financial education to their unique needs. This section explores the intricacies of identifying the financial landscape of CTE students and delves into challenges they face and goals they aspire to achieve. 


Institutions can establish partnerships with local industries to provide students with real-world financial insights. Workshops, mentorship programs, and resources tailored to the financial landscape of specific vocations can equip CTE students with the knowledge and skills needed for success, bridging the gap between academic learning and practical application. 

 

 Big6 model of information literacy, identifies three contexts in which successful learning takes place-in the information process itself, the technology in context, and real needs. I use technology to enhance what students learn.AI is excellent in research and filling in gaps of information. 

 

Online and cyber learning is looking more and more like one another.  The methods for becoming a lifelong learner include: 

Managing your own education.
Knowing how to learn.
Conducting research.
Problem solving.
Self-assessment.
Addressing one's weaknesses.

Students should be given plenty of opportunities to practice working in teams, as most will work in teams in their professional career. Students can learn essential teamwork skills by being placed in small groups and asked to complete an assignment. Some instructor involvement is necessary, however, in order to ensure that group exercises sufficiently instruct students in teamwork skills.

It is important to explain to students why writing is needed in every profession.

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