Sean Hickey
OSU Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE)
Speaking At
Bridging the Gap: Using AI to Strengthen CTE Instruction
Monday, July 20 · 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM · Easton B
This session introduces five practical, easy‑to‑use AI strategies that every CTE instructor can implement to improve classroom instruction, from tackling daily lesson planning to developing effective assessments. Geared toward new CTE educators—and any teachers struggling to connect industry expertise to classroom instructional practice, this presentation demonstrates simple ways AI tools can bridge the gap between knowing *what* to teach and knowing *how* to teach it. Participants will learn how to use publicly available AI tools, such as Google Gemini or Microsoft Copilot, to streamline lesson planning, generate differentiated instructional materials, create authentic CTE‑aligned assessments, support classroom management, and personalize learning for diverse students. Each example is grounded in real CTE contexts—from manufacturing to agriculture to IT—so instructors and administrators can see exactly how AI enhances teaching across different career fields. Attendees will leave with ready‑to‑use prompts, classroom-tested workflows, and clear ideas for integrating AI in ways that strengthen instructional quality, student engagement, and career readiness.
WebXam Annual Update
Wednesday, July 22 · 10:40 AM – 11:30 AM · Easton B
Join the Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE) for an annual update on CTE exams administered through CETE’s WebXam secure testing platform. Topics include the upcoming school year’s testing calendar; how to contribute to test development; free resources and WebXam features to guide instruction and improve test performance; the new retake policy and other important policies; WebXam interface and reporting changes; and field testing and its impact on test length and testing deadlines.