Tech Directions - November 2007 - (Page 32)

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES To request more information on these products, see page 1. SMALL ENGINE TRAINING MATERIALS Briggs & Stratton Corporation, ACTE Booth #124 See us for all of your small engine training materials. We offer text books/workbooks, videos/DVDs, and instructor PowerPoints. In addition, we have a wide variety of training kits, which include engines. For more information, visit www.thepowerportal.com Login: voed_schools Password: briggs. REALISTIC ELECTRONICS TROUBLESHOOTING Interactive software can change boredom to excitement. Students learn troubleshooting and meter use on the computer screen. No dangerous voltages or burnedout parts. Use your current textbooks and curriculum. Activities provide immediate feedback and grading. Scores can be printed or stored on disks. Learning activities are constructed using random variables to assure varied experiences for learners. Try our software in your classroom free with no obligation. Simply request a trial CD. Briggs & Stratton www.thepowerportal.com MECA : WORK SAMPLES Work Samples are hands-on simulations of actual parts of a job and give users a chance to try out jobs in a non-threatening way. Digital Video Producer—This kit covers some of the common tasks performed by a digital video producer. Kit includes a professionalquality digital video camera, tripod, and Adobe Premiere Elements. Activities included are the basics of shooting and editing digital video and producing a video project. ® ETCAI Products 1-800-308-0154 • Fax 662-224-0084 info@etcai.com • www.etcai.com DESIGN, BUILD, AND TEST YOUR OWN MECHANISMS GEARS Invention & Design System is an electromechanical kit with industrial strength components. Designed for hands-on activities, which inspire creativity and innovation. Projects for CAD, Power Systems, Drive Systems, Motors, and Pneumatics. GEARS IDS is also considered the most robust robotic platform available to educators—ideal for enhancing your technical training and preengineering program. See us at ACTE booth #1109, visit our Web site, or call for more information. The Conover Company 920-231-4667 • Fax 920-231-4809 sales@conovercompany.com www.conovercompany.com GEARS Educational Systems 781-878-1512 • www.gearseds.com 32 techdirections ◆ NOVEMBER 2007 http://www.thepowerportal.com http://www.thepowerportal.com http://www.etcai.com http://www.conovercompany.com http://www.gearseds.com

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Tech Directions - November 2007 Technically Speaking Contents Direct from Washington The News Report Technology’s Past Technology Today Mastering Computers Video Game Programmers Learn to “Pitch” Project Teaches Students to Diagnose an Ailing Windows OS See the Math with Your Binoculars! Fire Safety Technician ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo Hands-On Activities More than Fun

Tech Directions - November 2007

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