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I am a big believer that if you give students a practical challenge they will take more interest in developing skills needed to be successful in the manufacturing areas. A prime example of this is having students get involved with the SkillsUSA’s Automated Manufacturing Contest. This contest consists of a three person team that had … Continue reading >>> State Champions in Automated Manufacturing-One Way To Motivate Students…. I help teach an Adaptive Industrial Technology Couse with a variety special education students that vary in their motor skills. We developed a project they could take home right before Christmas that allowed them to do a little of everything in the shop area. Students were able to do some cutting, sanding assembly and finishing … Continue reading >>> It Is Christmas Time A number of years ago I had a student that came to me and said I want to machine out a miniature “Hit and Miss Antique Engine” and to be honest I had no idea what he was even talking about.. But after explaining to me about the engine I remember going to the Iowa … Continue reading >>> Projects of the Past A great way to get your students interested in your CNC mill is to implement it in your CAD classes that you teach. I like to take students aside throughout the school year and let them complete a project that uses their CAD skills to complete a final prototype on your mill. The activity that … Continue reading >>> Developing a Prototyping Activity Our local community college has a “Hall of Fame Night” that includes a ceremony along with a live and silent auction for the schools foundation. Since I am past graduate, player, and having a teammate that will be inducted in this year’s ceremony, I thought it would be nice to have my students help make … Continue reading >>> Benefit Time Have you had successes in your program that you would like students, parents and visitors to see when they come in your classroom or lab? One possible way is to create some type of display in your room for students or teams that have done well. I started doing this at my last school when … Continue reading >>> Promote Your Program Traditions Many times teachers try to take the summer off but it is good to have students come into your program and continue developing their skills throughout their vacation. All of us have students that enjoy using CNC equipment at school but unfortunately don’t have this technology at home that they can use. I like to … Continue reading >>> Students Keep Busy In Summer Months Hi, I’m Ed Birkey, a 23-year Technology Education teacher. For the past couple of years I’ve been working in the Fort Dodge (Iowa) Community School District. And now you’ll see me as a regular blog contributor here at 100kSchools.org. I’m looking forward to sharing my activities and even more, learning from other teachers about they’ve … Continue reading >>> Report from Teacher Ed Birkey on SkillsUSA |
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