Challanging the studnts on a daily basis proves to be more benficial than not and simply allowing the students to attend the classes without is openly harming their knowledge gaining abilities.

Students may not have access to IT at home so allowing them time during class to work on projects that require the use of IT is very helpful and encouraging to the graduate students.

The assignment was to prepare a flyer, a cover letter, and a sign-up sheeet to promote their Chair Massage Practice. It gave them a sense of accomplishment and a deadline to get it done within a short amount of time by using examoles forund on the internet. 

Students were able to see and experience first hand the information to do the assignment together. Collaborative skills combined… >>>

 Providing positive education matters and thus, creats a win-win situation for the students and the teachers. The goal is to creat a love of learning by engaging with the students and helping them understand the relevance of the learning. 

This was a wonderful way to enter the introduction to CTE world. Learned a little history, fundamental program development information and just general good foundation.

When establishing and enforcing rules and boundaries with students, I have found "Polite but firm" a good mantra.  You must have and enforce rules so you must be clear about expectations, always remaining a calm force within the classroom. Politely interact with student but be firm about student use of routines, rules and classroom procedures. Follow your schools code of conduct and do not show favorites which can be very difficult but a must. This seems easy but can actually be quite difficult.