September 2010
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2010 New CTE Teacher Conference
Posted by hblount on 10 Sep 2010 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
2010 NEW CTE TEACHER CONFERENCE
Register NOW for the TEA statewide professional development conference for first and second year career and technical education teachers!
November 1-2, 2010, Crowne Plaza Austin Hotel, Austin, Texas
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn proven strategies for career and technical education, meet TEA’s career and technical education (CTE) directors, ask questions, and share ideas with other CTE educators from across the state.
Conference topics will include the 16 career clusters; CTE curriculum resources; preparing students for high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand careers; working with special populations; and strategies for teaching today’s students.
New CTE teachers also will gain valuable resources and connections by networking with representatives from Texas career and technical student organizations (CTSOs).
Register by October 1st to get a discounted early-bird registration rate of $50 and $85/night hotel rate. Standard rates are $75 conference fee and $115/night hotel rate.
Conference capacity is limited! Registration closes October 15th. To apply, visit the New CTE Teacher Conference website at http://ctenewteachers.tamucc.edu and complete the online application form.
For more information e-mail: continuing.education@tamucc.edu or call 361-825-5751.
AAFCS Webinar: “Creating and Using Digital Movies in the Classroom and Beyond”
Posted by hblount on 10 Sep 2010 | Tagged as: Teaching Strategies/Resources
For better or for worse, today’s teens and pre-teens (and many adults too!) are hooked on video. From YouTube to Wii, they are spending many hours taking in information or interacting with video delivery systems.
Why not use that to your advantage by incorporating digital movies into your instructional presentations or lesson plans?
AAFCS is proud to offer the following educational webinar (1.5 PDUs):
Creating and Using Digital Movies in the Classroom and Beyond
Presented by Tina Shank
90-minute program including Q & A
September 30, 4pm ET
Registration Rates Reduced for Limited Time – $35 for AAFCS Members ($50 for non-members)
To register visit the link below.