Professional Development Topics

Architecture & Construction Manufacturing Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Architecture & Construction

Basic Design Principles for Creating Effective Visual Aids

The purpose of this Professional Development module is to help you become more aware of the basic design principles graphic designers use to make their publications more effective. It is our hope that you will begin to use these principles in organizing effective visual aids for use in your classroom.

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Teaching Vocabulary Terms and Phrases

The topic “vocabulary terms and phrases” is one of the major categories of instructional content in any subject-matter area. This Best Practice topic will help you teach technical terminology in your specific field.

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Manufacturing

How to Make a Podcast

Do you want to make your classes more exciting and would like to venture into a new medium?  Here is your opportunity.  The reinvention of old time radio walks you through the steps of making your own podcast. You can do it in a day here’s how…

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Making Manufacturing Manageable

The professional development is one in a series.  This series deals with lecurettes, what they are and how you can us them in your classroom.  It also includes a handy job aid to assist you in organizing your ideas.

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Which Way Do I Go?

When on a road trip to someplace new it is a good idea to look at a road map.  Your road map tells you where you are going and how long it is going to take you to get there.  The same thing is true with your classroom.  You need a road map.  This professional development piece will give you the tools you need to manage your classroom.

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Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Rubrics to Improve Student Learning and Performance

This module explores how rubrics can provide a framework that assists teachers in evaluating student performance.

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Teaching Tips for Implementing Authentic Assessment

Authentic Assessment to Improve Student Learning and Performance discusses “Authentic Assessment – What it is and how it is applied to STEM
Curriculum".

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10 Steps for Building Your Portfolio

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