Part I: Please list all sessions you attended, along with the day and time they were presented. This would include general sessions.
Part II: For each session you believe was valuable, and you will bring what was learned back to your classroom, please answer the following questions in a brief paragraph.
1) What was the content of the session you attended?
2) What was the quality of the session? Please provide feedback.
3) How will you use or share the information with teachers? What about students?
First to blog? Yes! See you there Abby!
ReplyDeleteAbby,
ReplyDeleteGreetings from the eastern panhandle. I make it here is less than 5 hours. See you tomorrow.
Is this on? Just testing from the little theatre.
ReplyDeleteHello Abby, Hope this is the correct place to post my conference "doings". I began the day with 2 breakfasts. The on to the general assembly(hopefully you can arrange for them to pull a TIS ticket for the next door prize. The nest thing I attended was the business ed. meeting about CTSO such as DECA, FBLA, and the importance they hold for students. Parts were a little tedious, however they invited to students to speak and they were very impressive and persuasive! They had many almost in tears. most moving.
ReplyDeleteThe next meeting I attended was with Todd Ensign and covered GIS/Geospatial technology. Got some great software, learned alot and won a $50 book.
The final meeting I attended for the day was the Business Ed./ meeting that had a guest attorney who gave a lecture on limiting liability with regards to extra-curricular activities.
My favorite for the day was the GIS information but the student speakers were clearly the most motivating.
Hi Abby;
ReplyDeleteChuck and I went to the same meetings, with the exception of the GIS meeting. The first breakout meeting was interesting and had some good information on different CTSO's. I am going to a new school, so I don't know what organizatons they might have, but I am told I will be heading up a business symposium. Not sure what that entails, except that one of my co-teachers from WHS has done that the last two years, so she will be a great help, I'm sure. The first activity we did was finding out which personality we had. No suprise there (North). The last meeting delt with trying to help us with limiting liability during field trips. It could have been better if my Boston Terrier had tried to give the lecture. When will lawyers start talking less like a EULA and more like a human being? Anyway, not a lot of info to take back to teachers that we didn't already know except for some info on integrating CTSO's in the classroom.
Abby,
ReplyDeleteSorry to report that my afternoon was not very informative! Our guest speaker did not show up...First, all FACS teachers had to get up and leave the room during a presentation (how rude) because of a tecnical error in the agenda. Second, our guest speaker/presenter did not show up! So, our afternoon was spent with a bi*** session about FACS teachers, classrooms, and things that MIGHT happen in the future (many say that they will not hold their breath!) When our throw-together session ended, we were told to go back to the Business Meeting and attend it (which, would have meant interrupting again!) Instead, a few of us held our own meeting in the common area and discussed more positive ideas. We were able to talk about new classes and exchange ideas. This was more beneficial to us then disturbing a meeting that did not even apply to us. So, to end on the more positive, I am sitting by the pool at the hotel watching my nephew learn to swim! C-ya tomorrow!
Wednesday July 28th
ReplyDeleteAttended the General Assembly and was encouraged by the vision that Dr. D'Antoni presented to the delegation of CTE instructors. The reminder of what Career Technical Educaion's mission needs to incorporate the integration of academic studies to CTE programs. The proposal of embedded credits in the CTE programs should be a marketing point to promote enrollment to the potential students and their parents (that is if they have any say to the students and their scheduling).
During the afternoon, I had responsiblities meeting with CTE Instructors that we serve as I had degree and course advisement sessions.
I also had to attend a departmental staff meeting.
I should be free from staff responsibilties for the rest of the conference.
Abby,
ReplyDeleteI registered around 8:30 and enjoyed some wonderful watermelon!
10-12 First General Session
12-1 Lunch
1-1:15 Making a Difference Together
1:15-3:00 Informal Discussion of FACS issues instead of Financial Literacy(Our presenter did not show up).
3:00-3:20 Talked with 3 other FACS teachers about textbook adoption and CEV materials.
I loved the tone of the General Session- upbeat! Sometimes, I have to say to myself I think I can, I think I can! Dr. D'Antoni's presentation was very clever and entertaining.
I enjoyed Making a Difference Together presentation and networking with all of the other NORTH type personalities! I wish I could work with NORTH types all the time. We get the job done!
I did not enjoy the afternoon session because our presenter did not show up and we ended up with focusing on many of the negative aspects of being a FACS instructor. I left feeling a little down. I did get to discuss CEV FACS materials with another FACS teacher and she is going to send me some more information.
I just got back from a enjoyable dinner with my family!
Get some rest everyone--we have another big day tomorrow.
Hello Abby
ReplyDeleteI feel good I found the blog spot I got here late last nite and I was up too late!! But I did attent the General Opening session enjoyed the speech by the new assit. superintendant, had heard some talk in the past about emmbedded credit last year at our school this would be very benefital to the students and I am all for it. Our afternoon Session was good but it was right after lunch and I really needed a nap. Then we had some interactive activites and I woke up, It was a session on communication verbal and nonverbal, very good, then I did not attend the Clara Barton dinner because I did not need the CEU's and I had seen this in the past in a similiar senario and then we went out later to the Fifth Quarter and had a nice dinner. overall nice day.
General Session
ReplyDeleteThe general session was entertaining. I especially liked the slide show with the students’ accomplishments. These accomplishments would not have been possible without the hardworking teachers behind the scenes. There seemed, to me, to be a lot of rhetoric espoused about “techidemics”. This is not a new idea and several other states provide dual or embedded academic credits in the career and technical programs. Honestly, I do not see the current administration in the WVDE Department of Instruction setting down to discuss the concept of techidemics, let alone making compromises and developing a progressive curriculum encompassing academics with career and technical education. I have personally worked under the Department of Instruction staff on the development of science instructional guides and PBL’s, biology and environmental CSO’s and do not foresee techidemics coming to fruition. I do not mean to sound pessimistic, just realistic. On a local level, there may be a more cooperative atmosphere to work together based in the necessity to meet students’ needs.
The State of CTE and Ag Ed in WV – Concentrations and Content Standards
The two presenters were not present to facilitate the discussion. We were divided into four groups and asked to develop a list that would be shared with Ag coordinators about the current ag concentrations and curriculum. This became a venting session and more questions were asked than answered.
Service Learning and USDA Living to Serve Grants
Three Ag teachers presented the work they have completed with students using a $4000 grant. The grants were solid waste recycling, ag awareness in the community and school beautification of a courtyard. The work the students and teachers did is to be applauded and marries education and service wonderfully. These grants are available to FFA chapters. This information can be shared with my feeder schools.
Don’t Get Caught Holding the Bag
A lawyer and university professor gave council and advice on the liabilities of taking students on field trips and transporting students. He gave sound advice. His suggestions included, student’s code of conduct agreements be updated to include texting misuse (bullying, sexting), a tight schedule during field trips with no down or free time for the students, and communication of policies with students and parents. The discussion was heated at times, but overall beneficial. This is a timely subject and good information for all teachers to have.
Hello, wow! late registering and happy to make the opening session. I really enjoyed Dr. D'Antoni and the clever ways she incorporated technology into her presentation. Since I have been selling train tickets all summer, I really enjoyed I think I can. She needed that John Denver song about the little engine that could.
ReplyDeleteThough Sue wasn't there, I felt Donna covered some areas concerning Family and Consumer Sciences and enlightened us about some future changes we need to make. We do not do a very good job selling ourselves and we have been teaching so many things that the state is pushing. We just called it something else and many people are unaware of our worth. We are elective courses. Courses like Parenting may be called Parenting/Strong Families. Any way I guess I must say...though I know people do not usually like change...I think Donna knows the direction FACS needs to go and we are going to have to trust her guidance and support. In the meantime. we need to encourage our students and parents to push for our courses to stay in our schools.
The Law session was about liability issues related to trips. Mr. Keener covered the basics and was trying to be honest about our costs if accidents should occur. There was one gentleman who walked out, I think his wife is ill, and no one wants to hear about the issues because we do take students and take risks that could bite us in the posterior. I can relate to his frustration, as I am sure many can. I drive students to Ripley and I have flown to California with students. It is scary to think of the liability. He really didn't tell me anthing I didn't already know...but, it is good to be reminded. He seemed to say 90% of signed papers would hold up in court of law..My past Sport Law classes related to Physical Education and Coaching seemed to speak to the contrary. It is certainly not a cut and dry discussion. He presented the facts well and getting papers notorized is important. Like a hospital may not treat a student with health forms not notorized.
I am looking forward for to more learining...tomorrow. wishing you a peaceful sleep, Lisa
Today, I attended the following sessions:
ReplyDeleteFirst General Session from 10 a.m. to noon.
Making a Difference Together from 1 p.m. to 1:15
Put Your Toe in the Water from 1:15 to 2 p.m.
Making the Connection from 2 p.m. to 2:45
Don't get Caught Holding the Bag from 3 to 4 p.m.
I found the First General Session to be the most inspirational. Lots of good information in it that I plan to share with my colleagues. Making a Difference session contains a neat actitity which I might use in my classes at the beginning of the year for an ice breaker. Making the Connection exercise should have been used in conjunction with the testimonials about CTSOs. Dont't get Caught Holding the Bag reminded me that being a CTSO advisor is as scary (liability wise) as I always thought it was.
It seems as though everyone enjoyed the opening general session by our new State Director, Dr. Kathy D'Antoni. During the conference, if you see Dr. D'Antoni, please introduce yourself to her and tell her you are part of the new TIS-CTE program. I'll look forward to your Thursday postings about the conference sessions you attend.
ReplyDeleteI met Dr. D'Antoni first thing this morning. I then attended the general session. I wish all administrators were that motivating and supportive. I got some ideas that I am going to share with our new vocational director. I love the idea of common planning time. However, we have no common time that is open during the school day. In the business department, we each have a different planning period so that our labs may be used by other classes.
ReplyDeleteI loved Susan's idea of treating our students as our guests. I agree with all of her ideas. Some teachers' are definitely not "inviting," and I hope I am never like that. Every teacher should attend that session!
Once again I really enjoyed the 2nd General Session. I felt it was wonderful how they actually incorporated an Vocational Administrator and how he makes his programs successful. Next I attended Be Our Guest with Susan Rice which was informative and energetic...as usual coming from Susan. My absolute favorite session so far was the Open Source and Free Desktop Applications presented by Scott Nash. He was a wealth of knowledge and can't wait to get his email with all of the websites for us to use and they are FREE!!!! I was SUPPOSE to go to the Racetrack, but something happened and we ended up at the Charleston Minor League Baseball field and had lunch and listened to the GM on how they market the Baseball team and complex....all in all it was an educational and enlightening day!
ReplyDeleteJuly 29, 2010 – CTE Conference
ReplyDeleteAt the day’s Opening Session, Curt Bunting from Sussex Technical High School, Georgetown, Delaware explained how he was able to introduced Collaborative Teams to his school. Mr. Bunting detailed how over a three year timeframe, the program was integrated into the professional development of staff and he listed the challenges with the introduction.
I followed up with attending his presentation to the Administration group at 1 PM. It was during this session he was more detailed on the implementation of the program.
The concept of Collaborative teams is something that should be encouraged in any “work group” and it should be easy to initiate but as Mr. Bunting explained it has it challenges with the interpersonal interactions of other teachers.
At the 10:15 session Dr. Donna Burge Tetrick offered a forum for the Engineering and Technical group on the Global 21 Performance Assessments. She gave background on the process and the successes and deficiencies encountered by the department and the teachers in the field. She did open the floor for comments and suggestions by the group. It was noted that the department has a tentative plan in place and a Coordinator’s position has been posted by the department.
In my position, I will encourage those instructors with questions and suggestions to contact the WVDE. Dr. Burge-Tetrick detailed how the instructors can be an important team player in the assessment development.
A representative from Today’s Class, presented information on an online computer aided instructor for Auto Tech programs. There were also programs for health sciences and cosmetology available. NCCER and the Cisco representative also had presentations on online computer aided instruction.
Again in my present position, I was able to gain information that can be passed on to the CTE instructors as I visit the various schools