Jessica Weaver, Auto Body Collision Technology Instructor at Dakota County Technical College, shares how adapting to different learning styles, using visuals, and hands-on play can make a real impact in the collision repair classroom. She explains what it means to truly meet students where they’re at, how she keeps up with rapidly changing vehicle technology as an instructor, and why educators shouldn’t be afraid to ask industry partners for help.
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- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.com
- Guest: Jessica Weaver, Dakota County Technical College, jessica.weaver@dctc.edu
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