The part of this reading that focuses on the vocational trades is very important.  If we consider as the foundation of communication then we understand that literacy is important in all aspects of education and life.  The idea of not segregating content areas is imperative.  We need our students to understand the importance of literacy.  I would love to collaborate with our English department and have students in my collision class work on reading, writing, and communication in connection with my class.  This will help them see the importance of literacy in life and hopefully increase engagement.

Mobile literacy is ever evolving.  We all want instant information.  In some cases this is very helpful.  If you are working on a vehicle and are struggling with it, you tube videos can often help.  It is important to teach our students to look for multiple sources and determine what aspects of the information is relevant and if it is accurate  and true

Changing thinking around literacy is important.  I like the idea that literacy is more than just reading and writing.  Literacy is really more, it is accessing information and opportunities.  This make more sense in the world we live in and especially in the CTE classroom.

Support materials help in preparation. Technology can assist in relieving some of the work load, and will help engage students.

Lesson plans are essential to keeping a solid course pace.

Time management is essential for creating a lesson plan that works in the allotted time of the course.

There are four areas of literacy: reading, speaking, writing and listening that are linked to comprehension.  Some students may need to talk to listen.

This course was very informative.  I did realize all of the strategies stated we already fully or partially implemented by me.  Some wer newly learned and I am anticipated their use and hoping for good results.

In preparing and creating lesson plans, incorporating support materials, notes, and assessments is essential for effective teaching. Support materials, such as visual aids, handouts, or digital resources, enhance understanding and engagement, while notes help both teachers and students stay focused on key concepts. Assessments, both formative and summative, provide valuable feedback on student progress and inform instructional adjustments. Using technology effectively can enhance these elements, enabling students to not only grasp the lesson content but also apply technology in both academic and real-world contexts. I plan to integrate various digital tools into my lesson plans to support learning and assess… >>>

When creating lesson plans, we should make sure to write clear and measurable learning objectives that align with educational standards. Objectives should describe specific actions or behaviors that can be observed and assessed. For example, instead of stating that students will "know how to format a document," a more precise objective would be for students to "use spacing, font size, and margins to format a document." I tend to use action verbs like "define" or "demonstrate," which makes the objectives measurable and easier to evaluate. I review my objectives regularly to ensure they are clear, focused, and aligned with the… >>>