Sue Said:

Do we rely too heavily on technology in teaching and education and does it have major disadvantages?

We Answered:

I would say yes mainly because I am only in the 8th grade and I have already forgotten how to do long division because I am so used to using a calculator.

Josephine Said:

technology and teaching in 15 years?

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Computers in the Classroom Will Continue To Be A Major Issue For Numerous Years To Come.

Mabel Said:

What types of items should I put in a technology portfolio for teaching?

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Depends on how you use tech. Make sure people know you know the basics.

Bessie Said:

how do you go from being an automotive mechanic to teaching automotive technology to others?

We Answered:

When I read your first question above, I thought you meant teaching high school vocational classes. For this, most states have developed an alternative path to teacher certification with a shortened college program of classes in education. To find out what your state does, search the state department of education web site.

As for a technical or vocational school, they may not require any particular certification. It would be more about experience in both your field of specialty and teaching something, though not necessarily the same subject. Try to think about how you could spin something on your resume as teaching experience. Have you trained any other mechanics in your shop on a new procedure? Ever teach Sunday School? Shown someone how to drive a manual transmission? Coached youth sports team? Helped out in an adult literacy program or mentored a high school student interested in auto tech?

If nothing comes to mind, you might start looking for volunteer opportunities in some area that would fill this gap.

I would also contact the Human Resources departments of Lincoln Tech and some similar schools and ask this question of them? It's a small investment of time that could begin a process that gets you where you want to go.