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Indicator 8a

Artifact 54 - 1 example of an interdisciplinary/collaborative lesson plan or project

Three Math-in-CTE lessons developed by Dale Winchell and Mike McGhee in collaboration with math teachers Josh Folb and Martha Byron of APS.

Artifact 55 - examples of applications for or awards, grants, recognitions received

 Received a 2007 Sebring Convertible from Chrysler and a 2008 A4 Convertible from Audi/Volkswagen for students to learn current technology.

Have received several grants for tools and equipment from NOVA such as a 2500 grant for a new scan tool to better support the recently donated Audi A4.

AYES recognitions:

--Virginia Instructor of the Year 2008 and 2009.

--National Instructor of the Year runner-up in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.

--AYES/Snap-on Best tool scholarship utilization award.

--AYES Best Intern Placement award

Artifact 56 - examples of instructional technology adding rigor and relevance to classroom instruc.

Smartboards in both classrooms.

Computer Lab with 10 stations.

Online curriculum.

Document cameras in both classrooms.

LCD Project and Speaker System.

In Lab:

--Computer diagnostic equipment such as scan tools and electrical system testers.

--Computer alignment machine using state of the art camera/target technology.

--Computer wheel balancers (3)

Author: Mike McGhee
Last modified: 3/1/2010 12:25 PM (EST)