Randy Morris

Honestly, I haven't used these blogs, or whatever the right term for them is.  I've taken each course seriously, going so far as to save copies of web pages and taking notes.  And though I can say I have gotten valuable information from each module, the little gems of good info have not necessarily come consistently.

However, this module went deep, and I mean deep.  I feel as if I got a toolbox, with instructions on how to use the tools inside it.  Coming from industry, and so not a teacher by profession, this module shows you how to be… >>>

Could use some more context for what the girl was just talking about.  Something about quiz"iz" and a parking lot?

What each learning style does to learn best- brilliant B)

This is good stuff.  I like the idea of students conducting a career interview.  Might just do that, call in some former students and colleagues to help with that.

Had no idea there were organizations existing solely for the purpose of fostering leadership.  Always wanted to have a mentor...

The lesson explains methods for preparing and executing instruction to students.  First, it must be engaging, so a teacher should be considering the three questions each student will ask when a lesson begins:  "Am I interested?", "Can I do this?", and "Does this matter?"

Second, what levels of DOK does a lesson reach?  Are they all covered?  Do they need to be?  (For much of CTE, Level 3 is adequate, at least in my understanding).

As instruction turns to student exercise, failure needs to be acceptable as a means for growth and learning, as failure can itself be a teacher… >>>