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I teach a furniture making curriculum here at Mahwah High School in New Jersey. We are set up with a well equipped traditional shop, i.e power tools, traditional woodworking machines, hand tools, etc.
I am in the midst of a professional development session with two colleages and we brainstorming on the use of power points, filming of projects in progress, use of internet, etc. in the actual wood shop (not in the classroom setting).
We are talking about using the power point to accompany our typical demos and student based activities to help students learn tool basics, the router and the router table, for example. Also for researching new project work, etc. Studying master cabinetmakers, etc.
What do you all think of this? Any suggestions? Resources, etc.
Thanks so much,
Dan Gordon
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Dan- I know from experience it works really well. I use PowerPoint and also a laser engraver where everything is first made on the computer.
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Through the years of having to appease the "technology" part of my curriculum I have developed several units using similar presentations as tbockman.
I have my tool ID set up on a "moodle" program that our district has set up.
I have my safety test set up on a similar "moodle" program.
This allows me to send students in to the computer lab and take that test and it sends me back the results.
I have made video of all my safety lectures so that if I have a student who comes to our district late, they can review my class rules and proceedures without me having to focus solely on that late student.
I have a big TV available in my shop that I can hook up to my computer and show clips from the internet.
Most of this technology stuff takes alot of work up front and you kind of wonder why but when it is done, it is another nice tool in the toolbox.
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Snowflake- I'm just on the other side of the state.
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Maybe I can get a day off for "Professional Training" and come over and visit your facility. I taught for 5 years there at Ash Fork just north of you. Had a blast there.
What do you say, if I get the green light do you have time for me to come and "observe"? Doesn't matter to me that you are high school, still lots I could learn I am positive.
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Boy I'd like to be a fly on the wall at the meeting of T. Bockman and Snowflake. Thet both have it together.
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Hey Dan,
As long as you're using PowerPoint for a supplement, it can be very effective and helpful for the visual learners. After teaching 10 years in a wood shop, I believe there is still no substitute for a hands-on demonstration.
I visited Sequoia NP and Redwood NP this summer, so I showed my kids a PPP with some of my photos at the beginning of the marking period when we talk about trees. (Talking about a tree 35 feet in diameter and seeing me stand in front of one are two very different experiences!) I also show them slides of the tree-to-lumber process so that they can visualize the steps it takes to getting a workable piece of lumber.
I have one (very old and dusty) computer in my classroom, and I have my students use it all the time when they are looking for design ideas. Most 7th graders aren't exactly sure what is involved in making a (fill in the blank), or what some creative design ideas are. It's great to have them do an image search for "wooden picture frame" and get an inspiration. They are really good about modifying what they see to fit their needs rather than just copying it.
Hope this helps. It's good to see more Jersey folk here!
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To all those who have replied to my initial inquiry regarding computer tech in the shop--many, many thanks! Your comments and generosity in sharing powerpoints, etc. is inspiring. Finding such a gifted and generous "community" of woodworking teachers in the public school forum is incredibly encouraging. I will look forward to posting and reading your future posts. Also will provide updates on our continued integration of technology into our furniture making program.
Again, many thanks,
Dan Gordon
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