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How to Support Career Technical Instructors to Develop Studentsâ Professional Skills
No full textThis 21-page resource from SRI International explains what instructors need to successfully incorporate professional skills training into their technical courses. The report includes several sections that "define professional skills and their importance to technical careers, [...] describe the learning principles and co-development process, and then summarize instructors and students responses to classroom pilot-testing." The report also reflects on what was learned about the constraints of instructors work conditions and offers recommendations to support community college workforce program leaders and instructors seeking to expand their professional skills programming and outcomes.&nbsp
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews for Electromechanical Technicians (Part 1 of 2)
No full textThis video, published by Columbia Gorge Community College, is the first part of a two part lecture on writing resumes, cover letters and interviewing for electromechanical technician positions. In this video, presenter Jim Pytal introduces the contents of the lecture and discusses writing and organizing a resume. Pytel discusses the purpose of a resume and provides a sample resume format with sequenced sections. Each section is covered in detail, including its purpose, what information should be included, and tips for writing it. Sections include work experience, education, certifications and awards, software, and more.This video runs 21:42 minutes in length. The second part of the lecture is available to view separately
Seahawk: Technical Report
No full textThis 25-page report, provided by Cabrillo College, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Seahawk team for the Explorer Class of the 2024 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students to build underwater ROVs to complete challenges. The competition is split into the following classes based on build complexity: Explorer, Ranger, Pioneer, and Navigator, and Scout.The report begins with an abstract introducing Seahawk and their ROV followed by a discussion of project management. The Design Rationale section goes into detail on different aspects of the design and construction of the ROV, including control and electrical systems, sensors used, the vehicle structure, and more. Also covered is personal and ROV safety, testing and troubleshooting techniques, and accounting. The following appendices are included:Safety ChecklistPilot DashboardSoftware ArchitectureElectrical SID [systems integration diagram]Pneumatics SIDNon ROV Device SIDBudget ReportManuals for each competition class and technical reports from other teams are available to view separately
J ATE (Volume 3, Issue 1)
No full textThis resource, published by Portland Community College, is the first issue of the third volume of J ATE. J ATE is a peer-reviewed technical journal focused on community college faculty and staff who work with technician education. This journal is cross-disciplinary and encompasses all technologies under the National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program. Some of these technologies include: Micro Nano, Biotechnology, Autonomous Technology, Cyber Security, Advanced Manufacturing, Earth Sciences, Agriculture Technology, Energy, and Welding. Some topics that cross cut across all disciplines of technician education are also covered. Those topics include: Evaluation, Mentoring, Undergraduate Research, and Applied Technician Research.The issue spans 167 pages and focuses on community college faculty work and research. Included are 17 full articles and a guest letter from Kalyn Owens, ATE program director. Listed below is each article and corresponding DOI number in parentheses.Flow Cytometry - A Specialized Analytical Skill for the Cell and Gene Therapy Industry (10.5281/zenodo.10914560)Bridging the Gap: Identification of Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to Fill Entry-level Bioprocess Technician Positions Using the BILT Model (10.5281/zenodo.10956883)The Impact of Combining Coaching and Mentoring Skills for Successful ATE Grant Proposal Development (10.5281/zenodo.10840218)Nanotechnology Outreach at Mall of America: Fostering STEAM Interest (10.5281/zenodo.10945936)Data, Insights, and Solutions to Aid NSF ATE and 2-Year Colleges in Creating and Sustaining “Grant Active” Cultures (10.5281/zenodo.10971682)ATE Assessment Practices: Reconceptualizing the Role of Participants in Professional Development Evaluation (10.5281/zenodo.10680988)Student Career Goals and Science Attitudes at an Urban Community College (10.5281/zenodo.10951181)Development of a Smart Manufacturing Technology Earn and Learn Program at a Rural Community College (10.5281/zenodo.10158073)Professional Learning Externship as a Strategy to Increase Educator Understanding of Emerging Technological Fields (10.5281/zenodo.10929118)Every Last Drop: Reflections on a Small Enrollment Program (10.5281/zenodo.10783705)Not “Just a Hobby”: The Influence of Early Interest and Hobbies on Community College IT Student Decision-Making (10.5281/zenodo.10783784)K-12 Educational Cybersecurity Scaling Program Designed to Meet Industry Needs (10.5281/zenodo.10909565)METAR SMS Text Message Service to Support Part 107 Compliance: A Classroom Lab Exercise (10.5281/zenodo.8423423)Building a Micro/Nanotechnology Cleanroom Training (10.5281/zenodo.10881533)Materials Technology Education Processes and Outcomes: The MatEdU Program (10.5281/zenodo.10557886)KonnectVR: Pioneering an Open-sourced, Educational, Collaborative Virtual Reality Platform (10.5281/zenodo.10880456)Makers by Design: Helping Teachers Integrate Design Thinking Into Instruction Through a Sustained Professional Learning Fellowship (10.5281/zenodo.10994151)Other issues of J ATE are available to view separately
Industrial Automation Sensors and Motors
No full textThis 219-page textbook, created for the ELCT 241: Introduction to Industrial Automation course at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, covers concepts related to motors and sensors found in an industrial environment. The course familiarizes students with industrial automation through the study of motors and censors, equipping students with "the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the automated workplace of tomorrow." Also included are review questions for various sections. The textbook consists of the following parts:Fundamentals of SensorsLoad Sensors and Pressure Sensing TechnologiesTemperature, Flow Control, and Vision SensorsDC [direct current] MotorsStepper MotorsAC [alternating current] MotorsUpon completing this course students should be able to do the following:Implement and manage automated systemsAnalyze data and optimize processesTroubleshoot and maintain automated equipmentCommunicate affectively within an automated work environmen
Lecture 1: Printed Circuit Board Design (PCB Fundamentals)
No full textThis video was created by Neha Kardam and is part of a series of lectures on printed circuit board design using Ki-CAD software. This lecture discusses printed circuit board design (PCD) fundamentals and explains the chemical etching process by Circuit Skills: Circuit Board Etching. In addition to PCD fundamentals, the video discusses materials for PCB, the manufacturing process, and steps to design a PCB.This video runs 58:05 minutes in length. Additional videos from the series are available to view separately
Transitioning to Next Generation Heat Pumps for Cold Climates
No full textThis video from the Building Efficiency for a Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) Center features a presentation by Clifton Beck, Digital Media Manager at HVAC Excellence. This presentation was given at the 2024 BEST Annual Institute: Less Carbon, More Action! Strategies for Better Buildings & Tech Education.During the presentation, Beck discusses developments in heat pump technology, and compares automotive and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) products. The presentation identifies relevant technician certifications and describes the Energy Star Cold Climate Performance Certification.This video runs 00:32:37 minutes in length. Other videos in this series are available to view separately
Decarbonizing District Heating at UC Davis: The Path from Steam to Hot Water with Heat Recovery
No full textThis video from the Building Efficiency for a Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) Center features a presentation by Joshua Morejohn, Executive Director of Utilities & Engineering at UC (University of California) Davis. This presentation was given at the 2024 BEST Annual Institute: Less Carbon, More Action! Strategies for Better Buildings & Tech Education.This presentation discusses hot water heating as a solution for carbon-neutral building heating, focusing on energy demand at UC Davis as a case study. Morejohn outlines the current role of renewable energy in meeting that demand, and discusses master planning, implementation, and takeaways from the transition to electrification.This video runs 00:28:49 minutes in length. Other videos in this series are available to view separately
Doubly Fed Induction Generators (Part 2 of 2)
No full textThis video, from Columbia Gorge Community College, is the second of a two-part series on doubly fed induction generators (DFIG). In the video, instructor Jim Pytel introduces the concept of DFIGs and contrasts them with traditional synchronous and induction generators. During the video, Pytel explains how DFIGs operate when the prime mover exceeds synchronous speed. Pytel highlights how the rotors electromagnets rotate counterclockwise to maintain synchronization. The use of bidirectional AC-to-AC converters to allow power extraction from both the rotor and the stator is discussed, along with the efficiency gains at higher speeds. The video also compares the operation of DFIGs in hypersynchronous modes with traditional synchronous generators.The video runs for 22:55 minutes in length. The first video of the series is available to view separately
Smart Buildings: Capturing Student Interest and Meeting Workforce Demand
No full textIn this video, provided by the Building Efficiency for a Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) Center, Steve Abercrombie from South Seattle College discusses smart building technician programs and the need to meet industry demands. After an introduction to smart buildings, Abercrombie discusses the struggles and strategies for marketing smart building programs and deliberates groups that smart building programs should market to. Also covered in the presentation is the minimum skills for smart building technicians and the perceived lack of adequate training in smart building skills among industry.The video runs 1:01:11 minutes in length