When Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Assistant Professor Katheryn Cerney, PhD, sought to improve student engagement in her courses last year, she knew that meant creating more opportunities for experiential learning. After all, research shows that engaging students in hands-on experiences helps them connect theories and knowledge learned in the classroom to real-world situations. Cerney’s students… Read More
Sports medicine is a growing pathway for students who are sports fans. These high-demand sports medicine professionals are involved in diagnosing, treating, and preventing sport-related injuries or illnesses. But keeping amateur, collegiate, and professional athletes in peak physical form requires both technical and soft skills. In a recent webinar, Realityworks Product Manager Denise DuBois shared numerous… Read More
As a teacher, your lesson plan is your road map. It’s how you plan what your students need to learn and ensure that learning is done effectively. However, even the best-laid plans can go awry. If you find yourself short on planning time or in sudden need of a sub, consider these free lesson plans… Read More
Whatever you teach, you can use hydroponics to engage your students with a classroom garden, or explore careers related to sustainable food growth and modern farming methods. Students will hone soft skills as they collaborate and problem-solve, and they’ll learn how science, math and other STEM skills apply to the real world. The benefits of… Read More
Anyone preparing to work with cows – such as beef cattle farmers, large animal veterinarians (which are growing in demand) and livestock managers – will benefit from having a solid understanding of the stages of bovine fetal development. After all, the growth and development that takes place in the uterus sets the stage for the… Read More
With summer wrapped, it’s time to get Baby ready for a new school year! Follow these simple steps to ensure your RealCare® Baby infant simulators are ready for your students. You’ll also find resources for ensuring you have everything you need for a successful program. Bonus: How-to videos are included! Step 1: Take an inventory… Read More
Although going back to school this year may come with unique challenges, we’re here to help in any way we can. That’s why we’ve compiled our favorite free back-to-school teaching resources for CTE programs. Whether you bookmark our career exploration lesson plans for an out-of-the-box activity or save our soft skills activity ideas for your… Read More
Our partnerships with educators, administrators and industry leaders are vital to the success of our company. These relationships drive the products and resources we bring to market. They help ensure that our products meet the needs of today’s educators and make lessons truly meaningful. We could not do what we do without the support of… Read More
Most teenagers dream about being out in the world, living on their own. But what about the challenges “adulting” brings? Many teachers have a passion for teaching students the life skills they need to take on the real world. With a focus on nutrition, healthy relationships, parenting, personal development and employability, here are our favorite… Read More
