CTE Faculty Please Share Your Best Practices by Dr. Elmida Baghdaserians https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq Made with whimsy en-us 2020-09-30 20:23:10 UTC 2025-04-15 20:31:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Hi Elmida, Thank you https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/826667734 2020-10-13 21:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/826667734 For my classes I always do an icebreaker Discussion during the first week. gerryclarkteacher https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080761033 In addition to asking for some basic info, I like to add a fun activity. One of my favorites is "Two Truths, One Lie" which asks students to tell two things about themselves that are true, and one that is a lie. Students usually have fun guessing each other's truths and lies. The goal is to foster some interaction, and to allow students to get some confidence by getting a few easy points.]]> 2021-01-12 21:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080761033 Looking forward gerryclarkteacher https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080808255 Hi this is Gerry Clark from CSIS. I look forward to seeing what you do, and incorporating some of that into my own classes.

]]> 2021-01-12 21:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080808255 Hi Everyone. Thanks for posting and sharing. baghdaes https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080829908 2021-01-12 21:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080829908 On my opening page/home page of canvas I post a new inspirational quote . Students love them and typically write to me about it being a motivator. baghdaes https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080838081 2021-01-12 21:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080838081 Several faculty in the CD dept. began OER training and we are now offering several of our courses using OER resources. baghdaes https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080844066 2021-01-12 21:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080844066 Inspiration gerryclarkteacher https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080868307 I have a button on all my home pages: Words of the Wise. It is my personal list of quotes, updated every day. The link is:
WordsWise]]> 2021-01-12 21:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080868307 Instructors in the new College 101 class have been starting each session with a short, guided mindfulness meditation. https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080874223 (from Christian)]]> 2021-01-12 21:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080874223 Irene M. Gutierrez https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080875175  Happy New Years !!]]> 2021-01-12 21:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1080875175 I give a few extra credit points for students who fill out the CTE Survey. They submit a screenshot in Canvas of their form completed screen, or of the To Do List without the CTE Survey on it. gerryclarkteacher https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1183303766 2021-02-09 16:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1183303766 Boost enrollment baghdaes https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1185520858 Our department began a enrollment campaign that helped us steer away from cancelling classes for the spring term. 
1. We asked dept. faculty to mass e-mail former students using people soft, to remind them to register for open classes.  2.  We held several department  zoom info sessions during January to attract students and answer questions regarding classes, certificates and degrees.

]]> 2021-02-10 04:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1185520858 Consider using Padlet (www.padlet.com) for ongoing discussions for your Advisory Board meetings. Christian_Nova https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1515298221 2021-05-11 21:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1515298221 Pronto: Connect with your students gerryclark0 https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1740641226 I have begun using Pronto, the chat tool built into Canvas, for all my online courses. It's really easy to use, and a great way to connect with your students and to connect them with each other.
For more info on how to use Pronto, try this link: https://support.pronto.io/en/articles/2870317-general-pronto-overview
Pronto is built into Canvas, but if students like it, they can also download the mobile app: https://support.pronto.io/en/articles/2775181-signing-in-to-pronto]]> 2021-09-14 20:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1740641226 Nursing and Cal Works Collaboration https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1740643438 The Nursing Department and CalWorks collaborated to provide TEAS preparation for 10 qualified pre-nursing CalWorks students]]> 2021-09-14 20:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1740643438 Elmida B https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1740650050 The Child Dev department is collaborating with the CDC to offer workshops our practicum students. ]]> 2021-09-14 20:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1740650050 Awards https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1740652510 LAVC was voted top 5 community colleges in California. We are also the best trade school and best nursing program. Yeah for us!]]> 2021-09-14 20:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/1740652510 The CD dept. modified courses in delivery and timing to make sure we could get better enrollment. baghdaes https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2036583424 2022-02-08 21:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2036583424 Using Free Movies from LAVC Library . There are several great documentaries to celebrate Black history month... I use them in my class during the winter session. baghdaes https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2036586424 2022-02-08 21:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2036586424 Use movies made by LAVC students to inspire others baghdaes https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2036588530 2022-02-08 21:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2036588530 Take Just One more class!! This could really help our enrollment. baghdaes https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2036589384 2022-02-08 22:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2036589384 Coop Ed. https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2084887281 Faculty please encourage students to visit the coop ed office in ACA 1201 to get further help on registering for coop ed/allows students to earn college credit who are currently working  
Hasmik at Coop Ed  can be reached at coop@lavc.edu 

]]> 2022-03-08 21:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2084887281 Anti-racism Film Project baghdaes https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2295175259
-The Interview - Dir. Donald Parungau

-Marcha 2006 - Dir. Gabi “Pascuala” Mayorga

-Pinky Promise - Dir. Shareen Saiyed

-The Race Card Game - Joshua Han

-Reject - Dir. Eric Baca

-We the People - Dir. Maleki Houra

-What You’re Saying Is - Dir. Aaron Doolittle


]]> 2022-09-13 21:25:40 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2295175259 Weekly self-evaluation and feedback https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2370660303 In all my classes, at the end of each module (week), students are required to submit a self-evaluation and feedback summary. I ask them three questions: What did you learn?, What are your learning strategies and plans for the upcoming week?, how do you describe your experience with the module completed (average, exciting, frustrating, easy, etc.)?.]]> 2022-11-04 21:07:11 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2370660303 DEIA baghdaes https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2482647662 A new section was added to the Perkins application to focus on Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accommodations. ]]> 2023-02-14 22:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2482647662 Weekly Feedback https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2882702368 For all my classes I request weekly self-evaluation and feedback from my students. I ask them to let me know which sections they have completed, what strategies they have for the upcoming week, how was their learning experience, and any other thoughts they want to share with me regarding their studies.

]]> 2024-02-13 20:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2882702368 Hi Everyone. Thanks for posting and sharing. Perez_mar1o https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2947340606 2024-04-08 21:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/2947340606 AI Policy gerryclark0 https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/3324722740 AI is here, like it or not. Best practice: Have a specifically stated AI policy for your course, in the syllabus and in Canvas. Your policy can be completely restrictive, completely permissive, or somewhere in between. But it is important to let your students know how (and if) they should be using AI in your class. Some resources to get you started are attached.

]]> 2025-02-11 19:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/3324722740 NotebookLM Presentation gerryclark0 https://padlet.com/baghdaes/4kpaabgf1qvcb3lq/wish/3361509661 Learn about this very helpful AI tool from Google.

This is the full version of the presentation I gave to the CTE committee on 03-11-2025.

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