Session 9

Chris Stein, Dan Tryon

Come discuss in an open forum ideas about chatGPT and how they will affect your Technology Education classroom and practice.

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Joe Corleto 

This session will be an open roundtable discussion for anyone that hosts, or would like to host a “Tech Wars” style event in your area.  Tech Wars is an event where students from around a local area build and compete in certain competitions such as trebuchet building, CO2 car races, and more.  We will discuss what is involved with getting one started and what competitions could be included.  We will even discuss the possibility of hosting a statewide “Tech Wars” event.  The more people that join us from different areas of the state, the better!

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Karin Dykeman  

If you’re an early career teacher, take advantage of this opportunity to chat with a panel of veteran teachers in various stages of their career to ask questions, and get and share advice for curriculum, classroom management, activities, and more. This is a great opportunity to network and learn from the experience of others. 

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Ron Alexander   

This technical presentation is tailored for technology teachers instructing in transportation-related courses and will shed light on hybrid technology, focusing on the advanced system of the Jeep Wrangler 4XE. We'll commence with an insightful vehicle walk around to help educators and students grasp the key hybrid components integrated into the Wrangler. We'll delve into the hybrid powertrain, battery placement, and the inner workings of the electric powertrain systems.

Furthermore, the presentation will emphasize the importance of high voltage service safety, including warnings and precautions specifically designed for the average service technician. It will cover vital aspects like safe handling, isolation procedures, and essential maintenance practices, ensuring both teachers and students have a sound understanding of high-voltage systems and safety protocols when servicing hybrid vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler 4XE. 

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