Tips for Programming Quiet Times for RealCare Baby® Simulators

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Quiet Time is a RealCare Baby programming function that allows instructors to set specific times during simulations where Baby will not ask for any care. This is a discretionary function, of course. It does not have to be used unless the instructor feels there is an event that warrants a Quiet Time. 5 tips for […]

5 Ways to Engage Today’s Agriculture Students

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Engaging today’s agriculture students is not an easy feat. You may have noticed that there are some unique differences between the Generation Z students that sit in your ag classroom today and the millennials you previously taught. Research shows that today’s students are even more tech-savvy and can multi-task even faster. Plus, if you can […]

4 Essential Components of a 21st Century Welding Program

With demand for skilled welders growing, now is a great time to implement a 21st Century welding program and get more students interested in these rewarding career opportunities. Of course, launching a new welding program, or reinventing a current one, can be a daunting task. There are a lot of questions to ask, like what […]

What does CTE Month® mean to you? 3 Questions for Realityworks CEO Timm Boettcher

As Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month® kicks off this week, we asked Realityworks President and CEO Timm Boettcher to tell us, in his own words, what CTE Month® means to him. In addition to presiding over our experiential learning company, Timm serves on the board of directors of the West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development […]

Welding Students Excel with Innovative Welding Simulator

With a school motto of “bridging academics and technology,” it’s no surprise that instructors at the J. Harley Bonds Career Center in Greer, SC enjoy using advanced technology like welding simulators. The school aims to teach students the skills they need to pursue an associate degree, a four-year degree or a career following graduation. By combining […]

Classroom Kits and Soft Skill Lessons Are a Perfect Match

Classroom kits are easy to use and offer engaging, out-of-the-box learning experiences for students. Better yet, those learning experiences address both hard and soft skills. As we recently discussed, any assignment that involves collaboration will help your students hone their ability to work in teams, an essential soft skill. Another benefit of these classroom kits […]

3 Reasons You Should Be Using Your “Lesson-At-A-Glance” Curricula Feature

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As a teacher, your lesson plan is your road map. It’s how you plan what your students need to learn and how you ensure that learning will be done effectively during class time. It’s your go-to resource yourself short on planning time or when you find yourself in sudden need of a substitute teacher. We […]