2023 CTE Conference Program

DAY 2: THURSDAY

August 3, 2023

Breakout Sessions

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The main goal of this workshop is to help educators and instructional designers explore the use of virtual reality in education and learn how to incorporate this technology into their teaching practice in practical and effective ways. The information provided in this workshop can be directly applied to workforce and career technical education (CTE) settings, as virtual reality can be particularly useful in these contexts. For example, VR simulations can provide hands-on training for technical skills such as welding, HVAC repair, or medical procedures. VR can also offer immersive experiences that simulate real-world scenarios, such as a customer service interaction or a manufacturing production line, allowing learners to practice problem solving and decision-making in a safe and controlled environment. By attending this workshop, participants can gain insights into how virtual reality can be leveraged to enhance workforce and CTE training, and explore practical applications and best practices for integrating VR into their teaching practice. Participants can also learn about the tools and resources available for creating and accessing VR content and gain an understanding of the benefits and potential limitations of this technology in the context of workforce and career technical education. ST. FRANCISVILLE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER Stepping into Learning Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Education Global Perspectives on Workforce and Career Technical Education: Strategies for Advancing Business and Industry BATON ROUGE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER This session will provide an overview of the German model of workforce development and career technical education. Drawing from the experiences of a small contingency of community college leaders who traveled to Berlin, Germany, the presentation will showcase training facilities, governmental agencies, and corporations that are leading the way in workforce development. Attendees can expect to learn about the German model of vocational training, which emphasizes practical, hands-on experience and close collaboration between industry and education. They will also hear about the role of government in supporting workforce development and the ways in which German corporations are investing in their own employees to stay competitive in a rapidly changing global economy.

Cody Robertson JONES COLLEGE

Lori Smith, Joseph Knight MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE