Tech Directions

Inside the September issue:

An Ulitmate Educator's Guide to 3D Printing
An overview of what needs to be considered when setting up a 3D printer in a classroom, including curriculum building, type of 3D printer, software options, and benefits..

Building Robot Subs, Reinventing STEM Learning
Carl Hayden High School’s Falcon Robotics program went from underdogs to national champions. They are now using 3D printing to help them on their latest endevour–HABOOB.

STEM Defined—Helping Students Explain STEM
We all know what STEM stands for, but having students
put it into words can prove to be a challenge. This gives
explanations of each different part.

How Does FERPA Affect You?: 2017—Part 1
What you need to know about FERPA, what changes have been made over the past ten years, and what this means for teachers, especially in CTE and STEM programs.

Professional Development—Educating the Next Generation of Technologists
As we start to face the skills gap, we look to Gen. Zers to help fill these jobs, but the question is how to get them to consider a tech career path.

Product Spotlight
A selection of excellent products to make your teaching efforts easier and more effective.

techdirections is a magazine and website for technology, career/technical, and engineering 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.

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