Are you ready to launch a successful early childhood education (ECE) pathway program? In a recent webinar, Denise DuBois, Realityworks Senior Product Manager and Co-chair for the Alliance for Family and Consumer Sciences, guided us through creating a robust ECE curriculum with the best tools and resources available. In this blog, we’ll explore some of… Read More
Middle school is the perfect time to introduce students to potential careers. In fact, research shows that students benefit from career exploration more in middle school than in any other grade. Middle school students are already focused on developing their own identifies and honing skills like critical thinking and teamwork; career exploration engages them with… Read More
As we discussed in a recent webinar, scenario-based learning is great for aiding in active learning for skilled trades. You can use this learning style to teach technical and soft skills by asking students how they would handle real–life situations they may come across in their skilled trades jobs or recreating the scenario in class. Most importantly, scenario-based learning builds on students’ foundational skills… Read More
When William Duncan began teaching welding at Harlem High School in Illinois almost two decades ago, he inherited curriculum based largely on textbooks. He knew that had to change. Duncan had spent the previous decade manufacturing aircraft control systems; before that, he worked in the automotive industry as a mechanic. He understood the value of… Read More
For beginners, hydroponic planting can seem intimidating if you haven’t had a chance to really dig into this exciting gardening method. This is why the Realityworks team shared their firsthand experience with our Plant Lab Educational Hydroponics System and Plant Mini Educational Hydroponics System in a recent webinar explaining hydroponics for beginners. This sustainable form… Read More
We’re always looking for new teaching aids to bring learning to life. By collaborating with educators and subject matter experts, we are able to create educational experiences that combine hands-on learning with real-world scenarios to help students find their passion — and, hopefully, make a career of it! Here’s a look at our favorite new… Read More
As Realityworks marketers Emily and Allen conclude their hydroponics journey, one final task loomed: harvesting their vegetables and herbs for the first time. These beginner hydroponic growers approached their first harvest with excitement; Emily’s lettuce and kale were bursting out of her Plant Lab Educational Hydroponics System, while Allen’s herbs had grown over the top… Read More
Competitive events offered by HOSA, the future healthcare professionals student organization, provide today’s health science students with valuable skills, knowledge and insights. HOSA is a national Career and Technical Student Organization specifically for health science students. It offers competitive events that focus on a variety of skills, from character development and critical thinking to interpersonal… Read More
Looking for classroom ideas to increase student engagement? Student engagement is all about encouraging connection and participation as you navigate new learning experiences. We’ve collected our top 5 classroom guides to help you create an atmosphere that fosters student engagement — and most importantly, skill development. Using Scenario-Based Learning to Explore Careers Scenario-based learning is… Read More
