Utah ACTE 2025: Full Schedule

5:40pm MST

Certified SolidWorks Associate in 10 Steps

Friday January 31, 2025 5:40pm - 6:25pm MST

This session will cover the steps required to take a student with any level of CAD experience to a Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA). First we will cover the process of accessing the free curriculum. Second we will review the lesson structure and contents. Lastly, we will work through the first lesson and answer any remaining questions.

Note to attendees: If you have a computer with SolidWorks please bring it

Speakers

Charles Duarte

Sales Manager, High Country Technology Consultants

Kellen Cooper-Sansone

Friday January 31, 2025 5:40pm - 6:25pm MST
DHHS A106

Tech/Engineering

7:30pm MST

Unleashing the Power of Authentic Learning: Experience Real-World Opportunities Like Never Before

Friday January 31, 2025 7:30pm - 8:15pm MST

DHHS A106

Authentic learning is an educational approach that connects what students learn in school to real-world situations and problems. It's also known as active learning.

A student showcase is an event that highlights students' work, skills, and talents to the community. Showcases can take many forms, including: Workshops, Performances, Networking events, Gallery nights, and Award ceremonies.

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Speakers

Josh Hansen

Manufacturing, Engineering, & Robotics, Tooele SD

Josh Hansen is a 6th year teacher with 17 years of industry experience in manufacturing, sales, and finance. After 14 years in the industry, he started attending Utah State University and used the traditional licensure route to obtain bachelor's degree in Business Education. He has... Read More →

ShowcasesAuthenticLearning pptx

Friday January 31, 2025 7:30pm - 8:15pm MST
DHHS A106

Tech/Engineering

9:00am MST

Connecting You Science with Career Pathways and the PCCR Process

Saturday February 1, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MST

DHHS A106

Our State has recently provided YouScience Aptitude and Career Discovery as a tool for our schools to help students explore careers based on student interests and aptitudes. This presentation highlights an example of how Ogden School District uses YouScience Aptitude and Career Discovery and their student information system (SIS) to strengthen student plans for college and career readiness (PCCR) meetings that closely align to student interests and aptitudes.

Speakers

Don Mendenhall

Principal, Ogden City School District

UACTE January 2025 Presentation (YouScience & PCCR) pptx

Saturday February 1, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MST
DHHS A106

Administration

10:00am MST

New TSA Advisors Meeting

Saturday February 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MST

DHHS A106

Meet with the TSA State Advisor and learn what you need to do, what to expect, and ask questions! This meeting is specifically for teachers new to TSA.

Speakers

Lisa Wadzeck

State Advisor, TSA

Lisa has a BFA in Art Education and has been teaching Digital Media for the past 24 years.She is also the State TSA Advisor for Utah.

Saturday February 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MST
DHHS A106

Tech/Engineering

1:00pm MST

CTE: The Pathways Are Calling and I Must Go

Saturday February 1, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MST

DHHS A106

The What, Why and How of CTE pathways

Speakers

Taffy Lovell

CTE Specialist, Alpine School District

Saturday February 1, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MST
DHHS A106

Tech/Engineering