Session 2

Let’s Make Zines (Pronounced Zeens)

Adam Seelig     

Time: Session 2 10:15-11:00 Room: Communication Systems Lab 102 Park

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What is a zine? I am glad you asked- a zine is a mini booklet/magazine. To make a zine, you take a single sheet of paper, make some folds, a cut and some more folds and voila, you have an 8-panel, mini magazine.  Zines are great for all levels of teaching and reinforce following directions, planning, measuring, cutting, folding, designing and most of all, being creative. Students love to make these with many students making extras.  Zines can be used to illustrate a process, student interests, favorite ideas and more. 

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Small Engine Repair: How to Create a Course at Your School

Nicholas Carson, Kyle Matura  

Time: Session 2 10:15-11:00 Room: Transportation Systems Lab 115 Park

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Learn how to set up a small engine repair course in your school's shop. We will cover curriculum, potential for student certifications in industry, and sourcing tools, and materials in an inexpensive manner. Learn all the ways this course can benefit your students and your school district.
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Budget-Friendly Electricity Projects that Spark Learning 

Mike Petrie, Jeremy Calkins  

Time: Session 2 10:15-11:00 Room: Metals Lab 163 Wilber

Repeat: Session 7 10:15-11:00 Room for Repeat: Metals Lab 163 Wilber

As technology educators, we strive to provide meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities while working within the constraints of our budget. This session will present a variety of affordable electricity project ideas complete with resources and cost breakdowns. Activities range from single-day lessons to multi-week projects, with a focus on direct current (DC) applications. Each project is adaptable for both middle and high school classrooms, making them easy to integrate into your existing curriculum. Whether you are introducing an electricity unit for the first time or looking to expand your current electricity course, you’ll leave with practical, budget-conscious ideas ready to implement.

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Surviving and Thriving: First-Year Insights for Future Technology Educators

Jack Donohue, Samuel Solomon  

Time: Session 2 10:15-11:00 Room: Methods Lab 213 Park

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The first year of teaching is both exciting and challenging, especially in technology education. In this session, two new educators (MS & HS) share their experiences navigating classroom management, lesson planning, student engagement, and professional expectations during their first year in the field. Attendees will gain actionable advice, realistic expectations, and encouragement to not just survive, but thrive in their first years of teaching Technology Education.

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TEL 101 for High School Credit

Jacob Mulderig, Tyler Morris  

Time: Session 2 10:15-11:00 Room: CADD Lab 101 Park

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Are you interested in having your students get SUNY Oswego college credit during your class in high school? This information session outlines the process for what this looks like to get your students a leg up and start their college career early with 3 Oswego Tech credits for TEL 101.  This program is intended for schools that have Juniors and Seniors in classes that are similar to TEL 101 - Technical Drawing and Illustration with sketching, hand drawing, and 3D modeling.

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Bring Pinball to your Classroom - Just build it!

Jeffrey Stevens, Jennifer Noble  

Time: Session 2 10:15-11:00 Room: Woods Lab 193 Wilber

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Have you see it, Pinball is on the comeback. Bring the love of this mechanical wonder to your classroom. In this session you will actively participate in building a kinetic based basic pinball machine you can build with your students. Don’t even get us started on how many ways this applies to your lesson goals, but the least of which is Geometry! A visual way to allow students to see the shapes, the angles, and the applied math integrated into this fun project! Just think about it- it’s Pinball! Participants will actively build machines in this hands on session, not to mention participants will also leave with a glimpse of the next-level that is here to develop next -virtual pinball! 

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Sustaining the Spark: A Wellness Chat for Early-Career Educators

Margaret Romano, Benjamin Sullivan  

Time: Session 2 10:15-11:00 Room: Design Studio 203 Park

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When we are at our best, our students get our best. Healthy teachers create healthy classrooms. This session is a collaborative space for sharing the wellness habits that support our physical, mental, and emotional readiness in the classroom. While the focus is on educators in their first four years, ALL teachers are welcome—especially those with experience who’d like to pass along their go-to wellness habits!

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Creating Future Ready Curriculum with Industry Partners 

Alexis Williams, Sarah Loudon  

Time: Session 2 10:15-11:00 Room: Polymer Classroom 191 Wilber

Repeat: Session 4 2:30-3:15 Room for Repeat: Polymer Classroom 191 Wilber

Learn how technology education classes in grades 7–12 are integrating the Advanced Technology Framework to prepare students for high-demand careers in Central New York’s growing tech industry. This session will highlight a curriculum developed in collaboration with Micron and the American Federation of Teachers, with a focus on hands-on learning, career readiness, and alignment to the future of advanced manufacturing. Attendees will walk away with adaptable strategies and classroom-ready ideas to inspire the next generation of skilled workers.

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