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Professional Development Opportunities A collection of workshops and training programs that provide a great way for technology, CTE, and applied science educators to catch up with current technology, upgrade skills, and fulfill continuing education requirements. Welding Training Curriculum Complete training programs including DVDs, instructor guides, and student workbooks. Newly offered in 2008 is Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Pipe 2inch and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Pipe 6-inch. To see a complete line of curriculum offerings including GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, & FCAW, visit www.welding. org or request a printed training materials catalog. Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (800) 332-9448 • FAX: (937) 332-5200 www.welding.org Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, Robotics, and Industrial Courses Our Professional Development program helps teachers unlock the full potential of our LearnMate e-learning platform. Courses demonstrate advanced features step by step, outline best practices for using LearnMate in the classroom, and show how the program can meet your specific needs. With this professional development program, you can produce amazing results in your classroom. Mastercam Summer Teacher Training The perfect opportunity to learn Mastercam in a short, concentrated time. Courses are: Mastercam Basics— the best place for beginners, Integrating Mastercam I—make quick projects to inspire and motivate students, and Integrating Mastercam II —for the instructor seeking new challenges. Small classes allow a more personal learning experience. Visit our website for details and to sign up for Summer Teacher Training news. Intelitek• 800-221-2763 Fax 603-625-2137 • www.intelitek.com CNC Software, Inc. Educational Division 1-800-ASK-MCAM • Fax: 253-858-6737 www.mastercam.com/stt Earn C.E. Credit & National Credentials Join the network of over 35,000 NCCER certified instructors. Complete the NCCER Instructor Certification Training Program and become an NCCERCertified Master Trainer or Craft Instructor. Participants earn industry-recognized credentials and 24 contact hours towards continuing education requirements. Call NCCER customer service for more information. Professional Hands-On Development for Instructors July 7-9, 2008: Technology Education Concepts (TEC) will be hosting its 14th Annual TEC Summer Institute (TSI). The intense threeday program will offer hands-on training, taught by certified professional secondary and postsecondary educators. Courses include CAD, CAM, and manufacturing technologies featuring KeyCreator, SURFCAM, GCC Lasers, and Envisioneer. Educators can earn graduate credits accredited through Keene State College (Keene, NH). For more information, contact: NCCER www.nccer.org 888.622.3720 Technology Education Concepts 800-338-2238 • info@TECedu.com www.techdirections.com PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORY 27 http://www.welding.org http://www.mastercam.com/stt http://www.intelitek.com http://www.nccer.org http://www.nccer.org

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Tech Directions - February 2008 Technically Speaking Contents Direct from Washington The News Report Technology’s Past Technology Today Mastering Computers How Engineers Engineer—Lessons from My First Big Engineering Project Tips on Creating Complex Geometry Using Solid Modeling Software Press to Test—Shop-Built BJT Checker Is Easy Cable Television Technician International Technology Education Association Conference—Teaching TIDE with Pride Professional Development Opportunities Product Central Free for the Asking More than Fun

Tech Directions - February 2008

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