Tech Directions- October 2008

the news report Susanne Peckham susanne@techdirections.com ACTE Opens PSA Video Contest to Promote CTE Month The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is searching for future ﬁlmmakers to create a 29-second public service announcement (PSA) to publicize CTE Month during February 2009. Secondary and postsecondary students in CTE-related ﬁlm, video, and production classes are invited to submit video PSAs based on 2009 CTE Month’s theme, “CTE: Building Blocks for a Successful Career,” and emphasizing the importance of CTE. The deadline to enter is October 31, 2008. This year ACTE is partnering with Susanne Peckham is managing editor of Tech Directions. SchoolTube, a safe, moderated web site for online video sharing that reaches thousands of teachers and students, to host this year’s contest (www.Schooltube.com). Students will upload videos to SchoolTube’s site, in addition to sending broadcastquality versions to ACTE. A panel of marketing and media professionals will judge the entries. ACTE will announce the winners at its annual convention, December 4-6 in Charlotte, NC. The ﬁrst-place student(s) will receive a $750 prize and their school will receive one complimentary copy of Apple’s Final Cut Studio 2, a professional videoediting suite. The second-place student(s) will receive $250 and one complimentary copy of Apple’s Final Cut Studio 2 for their school. First-and second-place videos will be publicized on the Internet and may air on television. Complete rules and copies of copyright assignment and release forms are available at www.acteonline.org/contest. For more information or questions about submissions, please contact onlinemedia@acteonline.org. JETS National Engineering Design Challenge The JETS/Ability One National Engineering Design Challenge (NEDC) registration is now open at www.jets. org/nedc. NEDC is a cross-curricular, collaborative competition in which teams of students use their creativity, problem-solving, math, science, research, writing, presentation, drafting, and design skills to create a real-life assistive technology device to help individuals with disabilities in their community. It is a service-learning program that educates students about careers in engineering, increases disability awareness, promotes community involvement, and inspires a spirit Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation: 1. Title of publication—TECH DIRECTIONS; 2. Publication No. 484-160; 3. Date of filing—September 15, 2008; 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 2008; 15. Extent and nature of circulation—Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months; a. Total no. copies (net press run) 21,759; 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)—21,441; (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)]—21,441; 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)—180; (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))—180; f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e)—21,621; g. Copies not Distributed (See Instructions to Publishers #4, (page #3))—138; h.Total (Sum of 15f and g)—21,759; i. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation (15c divided by f times 100)—99.17%; No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date a. Total no. copies (net press run) 20,960; 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)—20,654; (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)]—20,654; 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)—198; (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))—198; f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e)—20,852; g. Copies not Distributed (See Instructions to Publishers #4, (page #3))—108; h.Total (Sum of 15f and g)—20,960; i. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation (15c divided by f times 100)—99.05%; 16. Publication of Statement of Ownership for a Requester Publication is required and will be printed in the October 2008 issue of this publication; 17. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. Vanessa K. Revelli, Circulation Manager. Need Tools? Need Supplies? Buy your classroom needs from advertisers! They make your free subscription possible! 8 techdirections ◆ OCTOBER 2008 http://www.acteonline.org/contest http://www.acteonline.org/contest http://www.Schooltube.com http://www.jets.org/nedc http://www.jets.org/nedc

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