Integrating technology into the classroom can make learning more engaging and interactive for students.  Technology also allows me to assess student understanding throughout a lesson and identify areas where they may need additional support. I think it is another way to keep students interested and actively involved in their learning.

Learning objectives are important because they help me focus on what students need to know and be able to do by the end of the lesson. They also guide how I present the material, choose learning activities, and assess whether students have understood and can apply what they have learned.

Having a committed advisory council can help make connections and build the program for the future and help students become more excited the subject. 

Developing workplace manners and how to be professional is important for a lot of students. Making sure students aren't using slang or curse words is a big part of this for students today. 

Having the classroom be a workplace and setting up what a student would want or need is an easy transition for students who are trying to start the SBE. 

I think if done correctly, this can really engage a good majority of students. Those who are excited to earn money in the field and bring real world experiences to the students. 

I learned that lesson plans are a great way to keep yourself organized, plan your teaching and keep administration aware of what is being taught in the class.

I learned that being myself, and my love for my field makes instructing more manageable and this was confirmation. I have taken previous courses, so I incorporate a lot of what I've learned, but it's always good to sharpen my skills and knowledge. I also learned I am a multitude of Instructor styles.

Engagement is one of the most important aspects of CTE and CTE learning.  For students, engagement can lead to increased motivation, and the process of purposeful and fully motivated learning is predicated on the learner's self-development, self-discovery, bonding with peers and self-reflection.  It gives the learner the option(s) to choose their level and style of engagement and motivation, the support of goals and objectives through peers, instructors and feedback from each, and the opportunity to provide themselves mastery of self-regulation, self-assessment and, again, self-reflection.  Thus, increasing confidence of the learner through increased persistence and increased effort