Tech Directions - October 2007 - (Page 4)

Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation: 1. Title of publication—TECH DIRECTIONS; 2. Publication No. 484-160; 3. Date of filing—September 10, 2007; 4. Issue frequency—monthly, August through May (No December); 5. Nine issues per year; 6. Annual subscription price— $30.00; 7. Complete mailing address of known office of publication—832 Phoenix Drive, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI 48108; 8. Complete mailing address of headquarters or general business office of publisher—same; 9. Full names and complete mailing addresses of publisher, editor, and managing editor—Publisher, George F. Kennedy, 832 Phoenix Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108; Editor, none; Managing Editor, Susanne Peckham, 832 Phoenix Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108;10. Owner—Prakken Publications, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan; Turalee A. Barlow/ Dudley R. Barlow, 1316 S. Seventh St., Ann Arbor, MI 48103; George F. Kennedy, 921 Raymond, Ann Arbor, MI 48103; Janice E. Knope, 2323 Baker Rd., Dexter, MI 48130; Susanne Peckham, 1006 Bath St., Ann Arbor, MI 48103; 11. Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities—none; 13. Publication title—TECH DIRECTIONS; 14. Issue date for circulation data below—September 2007; 15. Extent and nature of circulation—Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months; a. Total no. copies (net press run) 27,146; b. Legitimate Paid and/or Requested Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail) (1) Individual Paid/Requested Mail Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541. (Include direct written request from recipient, telemarketing and Internet requests fro recipient, paid subscriptions including nominal rate subscriptions, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies)—26,629; (2) Copies Requested by Employers for Distribution to Employees by Name or Position Stated on PS Form 3541-none; (3) Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid or Requested Distribution—none; (4) Requested Copies Distributed by Other Mail Classes Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail)—none; c. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation [Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), and (4)]— 26,629; d. Nonrequested Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail)(1)Nonrequsted Copies Stated on PS Form 3541 (include Sample copies, Requests Over 3 years old, Requests induced by a Premium Bulk Sales and Requests including Association Requests, Names obtained from Business Directories, Lists and other sources)—329; (2) Nonrequested Copies Distributed Through the USPS by Other Classes of Mail (e.g. First-Class Mail, Nonrequestor Copies mailed in excess of 10% Limit mailed at Standard Mail or Package Services Rates)—none; (3)Nonrequested Copies Distributed Outside the Mail (Include Pickup Stands, Trade Shows, Showrooms and Other Sources— none; e. Total Nonrequested Distribution (Sum of 15d (1), (2), and (3))—329; f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e)—26,958; g. Copies not Distributed (See Instructions to Publishers #4, (page #3))—188; h.Total (Sum of 15f and g)—27,146; i. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation (15c divided by f times 100)—98.77%; No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date a. Total no. copies (net press run) 24,600; b. Legitimate Paid and/or Requested Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail) (1) Individual Paid/Requested Mail Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541. (Include direct written request from recipient, telemarketing and Internet requests fro recipient, paid subscriptions including nominal rate subscriptions, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies)—24,091; (2) Copies Requested by Employers for Distribution to Employees by Name or Position Stated on PS Form 3541-none; (3) Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid or Requested Distribution—none; (4) Requested Copies Distributed by Other Mail Classes Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail)—none; c. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation [Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), and (4)]—24,091; d. Nonrequested Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail)(1)Nonrequsted Copies Stated on PS Form 3541 (include Sample copies, Requests Over 3 years old, Requests induced by a Premium Bulk Sales and Requests including Association Requests, Names obtained from Business Directories, Lists and other sources)—226; (2) Nonrequested Copies Distributed Through the USPS by Other Classes of Mail (e.g. First-Class Mail, Nonrequestor Copies mailed in excess of 10% Limit mailed at Standard Mail or Package Services Rates)—none; (3)Nonrequested Copies Distributed Outside the Mail (Include Pickup Stands, Trade Shows, Showrooms and Other Sources— none; e. Total Nonrequested Distribution (Sum of 15d (1), (2), and (3))—226; f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e)—24,317; g. Copies not Distributed (See Instructions to Publishers #4, (page #3))—283; h.Total (Sum of 15f and g)—24,600; i. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation (15c divided by f times 100)—99.07%; 16. Publication of Statement of Ownership for a Requester Publication is required and will be printed in the October 2007 issue of this publication; 17. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. Vanessa K. Barlow, Circulation Manager. New this month at techdirections.com NEW! Every new issue of techdirections will be available online! Digital techdirections has flip-page technology and bookmarks so you can save your place or tag material for future reference. It’s user friendly, fully searchable, and easy to download, share, and print. Check it out today! NEW! Project of the Month Marble-A-Maze This activity—aimed at meeting students’ basic literacy goals—shows how to incorporate language arts and writing into your classroom while introducing students to the principles of technology. This month only, price reduced to $4.95. Save $2! NEW! Poster of the Month Benjamin Franklin Designed to engage elementary students, our Historical Figures Posters include a timeline of major life events. This month only, purchase the Benjamin Franklin poster for only $7.95. Save $5! NEW! School Web Site of the Month We’re looking for hot school Web sites to feature on techdirections.com. To be considered, send your site address to vanessa@techdirections.com. Congratulations to September’s winner, schselectriccar.co.nr, sent in by Scott P. Eisele, Technology Teacher, St. Clair (MI) High School. Use this readily available software to introduce graphic design concepts. Students select an image of a cell phone from the Internet, then render it using PowerPoint drawing tools. $6.95 NEW Projects! Use PowerPoint to Introduce Graphic Design Building a Putt-Putt Golf Obstacle Enjoyable, low-cost activity engages middle school students. Incorporates design, teamwork, engineering, and problem solving, with an emphasis on power transmission. $6.95 4 techdirections ◆ OCTOBER 2007 http://www.techdirections.com http://www.techdirections.com http://schselectriccar.co.nr

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Tech Directions - October 2007 Technically Speaking Contents Direct from Washington The News Report Technology Today Technology’s Past Mastering Computers Rock Your Classroom!—Use Subwoofers to Teach Electricity and Science Sure, They Can Build It, But. . . . Manufacturing Students Need Process Planning Skills Teach Graphic Design Basics with PowerPoint Free Teacher Resources Product Central More than Fun

Tech Directions - October 2007

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