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Guitars in the Classroom

Hello,

Have you had a kid in class want to make a guitar? Many of us "woodshop" teachers have. Well the idea has resurfaced with me and some shop friends. Here is a great site "guitarbuilding.org" check them out. NSF backed this and has some really good stuff.

I have connected with some folks that believe this could be a great STEAM project for kids and teachers. I have been working on multiple collaborative projects with other high schools, community colleges and business.…

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Added by John Niebergall on February 6, 2015 at 9:25pm — 3 Comments

Guitar building: Hanford HS & Kiona_Benton HS

News Article Guitars at Hanford HS & Kiona-Benton HS

Contact info for the two teachers:   David Lake     …

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Added by Bob Koll on December 18, 2014 at 9:00am — No Comments

Vacuum Hold system and Rhinocam at Kelso High School

Here is the post from Rhinocam:  Pete's Vacuum hold down system

This is an example of the kind of work teachers can expect at Kelso High School next summer at the Rhino Teacher workshop.  Cory Torppa is the driver behind this workshop.  Guys like Pete make things happen…

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Added by Bob Koll on December 16, 2014 at 2:30pm — No Comments

The 'maker movement' creates D.I.Y. revolution

Link

This one is worth the read. Let me know what you think. Anyone you know get a DARPA grant?

JN

Added by John Niebergall on July 9, 2014 at 10:21pm — No Comments

Sitka Teachers host a digital fabrication session. Link to the article is below:

Over spring break John Niebergall, tech teacher at Sherwood HS (Oregon) in did a professional development class for teachers and students in Sitka, Alaska. 
Here is a link to the PBS…
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Added by Bob Koll on April 9, 2014 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Manufacturing-Job Growth Prompts K-12 Training Effort

Here is another article that might help you educate other folks about what we are doing down in the "shops". Education Week in read by many administrators.

Keep me informed on your success.

John…

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Added by John Niebergall on March 29, 2014 at 6:33pm — No Comments

A back-to-the-future strategy for education reform

Hello All,

Interesting article about how digital design and manufacturing is evolving here in Oregon. We (CTE) teachers are being recognized as a real asset. 

JN…

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Added by John Niebergall on March 29, 2014 at 6:27pm — No Comments

Sitka High School Design and Machine-shop

Sitka High School Design and Fabricate     Posted by Teacher, Mike Viera

Added by Bob Koll on March 17, 2014 at 8:56am — No Comments

Create a new button and assign custom macros to it!

Use _MacroEditor command to load Macro Editor panel. [Tools>Commands>Macro Editor…] Type following codes in Macro Editor. (You can also copy and paste them!)

'_4View

_NextPerspectiveViewport

_MaxViewport…

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Added by Mohammad Nikookar on January 16, 2014 at 4:00pm — No Comments

MakerBot giving away 3d printers to teachers.

Yea, that's right! Check out the website.

Added by Bill Millmine on November 26, 2013 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Come backs to the 3D printed Gun Topics

I dislike it when folks use the "fear factor" of 3D printing by bringing up 3D printed guns.  Now I direct them to these great news stories:

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Added by John Niebergall on November 5, 2013 at 10:27am — 2 Comments

Eddie Paul interviews are worth a listen. The first one, in particular.

Eddie Paul interviews  

The first one is an 'interview with himself'.  A great listen for students.  How he got started with his own ventures and businesses.

The second one is an interview with Kevin Pasko about his 'process' for designing with various software.

Added by Bob Koll on October 9, 2013 at 11:37am — No Comments

Curriculum Guide Design Brief Rubrics

from Jenny Styer, Sehome High School

Please create and add your own rubrics to complement these rubrics:

Blank Rubric form doc

Flashlight Design Brief rubric…

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Added by Bob Koll on September 7, 2013 at 9:00am — No Comments

Articles of Interest: RP, 3D Printing, STEM, Digital Design and Manufacturing

Here goes, you might find these interesting and useful to help others know what we are up to. I will post as I see useful articles, or better yet, you post as you find good stuff to share. JN

 

Oregon must strengthen career, technical education: Guest…

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Added by John Niebergall on June 23, 2013 at 12:28am — No Comments

Kelso High School Finishes the House

Kelso High School Project

Added by Bob Koll on June 20, 2013 at 5:30am — No Comments

Wanted: A Print Button for 3-D Objects

Here is another great article. MIT Technology Review:

Wanted: A Print Button for 
3-D Objects

A lack of accessible design tools is holding back 3-D printing.

Those of you teaching Rhino 3D are on the right track.

. Thanks Dr. Bill

JN

Added by John Niebergall on May 4, 2013 at 7:41pm — No Comments

Sherwood High School Fab Lab ... check it out

Sherwood HS Fab Lab   by John Niebergall

Added by Bob Koll on April 21, 2013 at 7:40am — No Comments

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