Teach students to combine critical-thinking skills and smart-searching techniques so they can produce relevant Internet search results.
Center field trips around personalized student experiences to increase the impact of these trips and give students exposure to informational interviews.
Rotate elbow partners so students get the opportunity to work with many classmates, which helps create community and trust in the classroom.
Have students create portfolios and resumes. This helps them show off the breadth of their skills. and connect their learning to real-world job skills.
Encourage students to apply for opportunities, even if they’re not sure they’re qualified, because the practice of applying is an important experience.
Use inquiry to facilitate learning by helping students discover the answers to their questions without providing one, this helps them embrace the trial and error process.
Have students greet you professionally by shaking their hand as they come in the classroom on the first day!