Teaching Introduction to Skilled Trades? Start with These 5 Hands-On Resources

An Introduction to Skilled Trades course gives students the chance to explore careers in construction, manufacturing, welding, electrical work, and other high-demand fields. Before they ever step into a shop or onto a jobsite, they need hands-on opportunities to build confidence with essential trade skills. From reading a tape measure to practicing workplace communication, these… Read More

Start the School Year Strong: Back-to-School Checklist for CTE Instructors

A new school year brings new students, new opportunities, and plenty to prepare before the first bell rings. For busy CTE educators, finding the right resources shouldn’t add to your to-do list. This checklist brings together free tools, activities, and ideas to help you plan with confidence, save time, and create meaningful learning experiences from… Read More

Exploring Geriatric Care Through Simulation

What does it feel like to struggle with tasks you’ve done your entire life? For students learning about geriatric care, that’s a difficult question to answer through reading alone. Textbooks can explain how aging may affect vision, hearing, mobility, strength, and dexterity, but simulation offers a more personal perspective. Realityworks’ Geriatric Simulator is a wearable… Read More

Helping Students Think Like Entrepreneurs

Not every student wants to become an entrepreneur, but every student can benefit from thinking like one. Learning how to spot opportunities, solve problems, and bring ideas to life builds confidence that extends far beyond the classroom. Realityworks’ Contemporary Entrepreneurship Program introduces learners to the entrepreneurial mindset through engaging, self-paced lessons that bring concepts to… Read More

Exploring Veterinary Careers Through Clinic Design

Veterinary medicine involves much more than caring for animals. Behind every successful veterinary clinic is thoughtful planning, teamwork, and problem-solving that help create an environment built for quality care. Realityworks’ Animal Clinic Design Kit introduces students to veterinary medicine through hands-on design challenges. As they design their own clinic and decide how a veterinary practice… Read More

Preparing the Next Generation of Phlebotomists: Hands-On Training at HOSA with Realityworks

Each year, thousands of aspiring healthcare professionals gather at the HOSA International Leadership Conference (ILC) to test their skills, connect with peers, and take the next step toward their careers. For students competing in phlebotomy, the stakes are especially high — precision, technique, and confidence all matter. This year, those students gained hands-on experience using… Read More

How Pacing Guides Help CTE Administrators Strengthen Programs

CTE administrators need visibility into instruction without adding extra layers of oversight. While teachers focus on daily lesson planning, administrators are responsible for alignment, consistency, staffing support, and long‑term program planning. Pacing guides help connect those priorities. At Realityworks, our pacing guides show how our hands‑on tools and standards-aligned curriculum fit into a course over… Read More

Data‑Driven Design in the Stem Classroom: Highlights From Our Recent DataSnap™ Webinar

Looking to incorporate more STEM learning into your classroom but not sure where to begin? Recently, Realityworks hosted a webinar led by STEM Product Manager Todd Hunter that introduced educators to the DataSnap product line. During the session, Hunter provided an overview of Realityworks’ new DataSnap brand and highlighted three STEM labs: the DataSnap Impact… Read More

Taking Dementia Education Beyond the Classroom: A Collaboration With Osmos Magazine

Can a simulation help people feel the world through someone else’s eyes? Our Dementia Simulation Experience recently traveled to New York to support an exhibition featuring photographs created by individuals living with dementia. Osmos Magazine, an independent publication devoted to exploring memory, perception, and the human experience through photographic art, recently featured a powerful project… Read More

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