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Kevin Holzworth, is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Automotive Technology at Montana State University-Northern in Havre, MT. Kevin started his career at MSU-Northern where he earned his 4-year undergraduate degree in Automotive Technology. Upon graduation, Kevin went to work as a technician at Ressler Motors in Bozeman, MT for 5 years. Throughout his tenure at Ressler, he earned Master Toyota Technician status and became a shop team leader. After his tenure as a technician, he returned to MSU-Northern and began his teaching career and now has 4 years under his belt. Additionally, he owns and operates a mobile air conditioning business where he services auto, ag. and semi-truck applications. Kevin’s previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=kevin+holzworth (HERE). Vincent 'Vinnie' LaVerdi, is an instructor of Automotive Technology at the State University of NY (SUNY) - Erie in Orchard Park, NY. Vinnie has been an automotive instructor at SUNY Erie for three years. He previously worked as an Instructor at Alfred State College of Technology, another SUNY school. Vinnie has an associate's degree from Alfred State in Automotive Technology and worked in the Automotive Industry for twenty years as a General Motors Technician. He attended the Career and Technical Education program at Buffalo State College to prepare for his teaching career. Vinnie has enjoyed the transition from technician to teacher and is working hard to bring as much technology to the classroom as possible. Vinnie's previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=vincent+laverdi (HERE). Scott Shotton, the owner of The Driveability Guys, Scott performs mobile diagnostics and reprogramming for local repair shops in the DeKalb Illinois area as well as industry training around the United States and Canada. Scott has been an automotive instructor at Kishwaukee College since 2009. Prior to Kishwaukee College, Scott was adjunct faculty at the College of DuPage for 7 years. Scott’s previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=scott+shotton (HERE). Key Talking Points: Shutdowns and social distancing has posed a challenge for continual skilled trades training Ideas, in the beginning, were to have smaller classes Using a Learning Management System (LMS) to drive the learning more now than ever Kevin is asking his students to do a complete component ID via their smartphone How does a diagnostic instructor complete a lab class?Scan data, scope captures Bright Space, Blackboard are LMS’s that colleges use Group messaging Using a screen recorder and recording voice will complete the lecture part Demo videos Vinnie is doing voice-over powerpoints to put onlineKeeping them at 15 minutes Edpuzzle is software Vinnie uses along with Electude Kevin is requiring his students to take notes using the Cornell Note-taking SystemLink to Cornell Notes: http://lsc.cornell.edu/study-skills/cornell-note-taking-system/ (http://lsc.cornell.edu/study-skills/cornell-note-taking-system/) Publishers are stepping to the platePearson.com (find resources) Electude.com (free trial link) Halderman books (glen@jameshalderman.com) Paul ‘Scanner’ Danner (support@scannerdanner.com) Classroom webcam broadcast by Kevin They are prepared for this diversion to last until the end of the semester They are working to get their seniors their degree anyway then can Make a ‘contract with the instructor’ to complete your schoolingMaybe special assignments Possibly summertime Instructors are forced to use more online tools, however, the hands-on element is necessary for any skilled trade trainingThis team does not see virtual happening Students need access to service information to answer certain test questions. They may not have access at their homes Kevin has his students on a snap chat groupTake pics of work you do at your part-time job New shocks put on. Show proof. This may count toward credit Vinnie has