Tech Directions

Extras available only in the Expanded Digital Edition:
FREE Mini-Project—The Twenty-Second Timer
Students use simple materials—paper cups, rubber bands, paper clips, and so forth—to construct a timing device while practicing the problem-solving process.

Teaching Externships—Connecting the Classroom
to the Workplace
Information on California’s Career Technical Education Pathways Initiative, which funds externships that put teachers and counselors from the middle school through community college levels in workplace settings.

Bright Ideas for Teachers
Instructors share their experience and know-how in this collection of teacher tips.

Digital Fun
If you enjoy More than Fun in our print version, there’s even more to enjoy in our Digital Issue.

techdirections is a magazine and website for technology, career/technical, and applied science education. Designed for the involved educator, techdirections brings to life today’s technology and provides a wealth of engaging student activities. We cover automotive, IT, CAD/CAM, electricity/electronics, engineering, manufacturing, woodworking, construction, and much more. We provide information on current industry practices and products that will help you integrate those practices into your classroom.

Project of the Month
NEW! Special Project Bundle—Power & Energy
Three full projects from our On-Demand Classroom Projects collection—Calculating Home Electricity Consumption, Energy Conservation, and Energy-Efficient Home Design. Only $9.95. That’s over 1/2 OFF the regular price.

Product of the Month
Black History Posters
Get ready for Black History Month in February! Collection uses striking images, brief biographies, and timelines to bring to life the stories of notable African Americans. Four-piece set includes two posters featuring Martin Luther King Jr., one on Rosa Parks, and one picturing many of the brave people involved in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. This month, only $33.95 plus $5.95 S&H.

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