Spring 2012 is here! I have just a (few) new classes. A quick rundown after the jump:
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Course Curriculum: Computer Applications:CAD
After my quick reflections on the Tea Box project and my computer science course, I’d like to take a spin over to my most successful, challenging and rewarding class(es) this semester. I had the opportunity to teach 2 CAD courses with a great, energetic group of young men (and one woman). As the year progressedContinue reading “Course Curriculum: Computer Applications:CAD”
This Week in the Classroom: Computer Science & Electronics
The Fall 2011 semester came to an end last week. I’m taking stock of what-used-to-be (my previous semesters classes) and re-tooling, re-gearing and re-searching my way into new course-load. I’d like to start with my Computer Science & Electronics course. I described this course as: This course introduces computer programming to students with little orContinue reading “This Week in the Classroom: Computer Science & Electronics”
Classroom Projects: The Tea Box
This fall, I made an effort to produce a “high-quality” product – and by this I mean hardwoods, nice finishes, proper construction techniques and professional quality work. This effort resulted in the “Tea Box” project. I also tried to maximize the amount and quantity of hand tools used versus the necessity of power tools.
Quick Pic: Cutting Boards
Somehow, several large planks of long-grain butcher-block style planks have come my way. Nothing better to do than prep some cutting boards and let the kids turn them into something special. The boards are finished with food-safe mineral oil, specifically Wisconsin Hardwoods’ Wood Oil. Always make sure you use a food-safe finishes (which limits youContinue reading “Quick Pic: Cutting Boards”
This Week in the Shop: Guy Clark and Boxes
From Guy Clark’s song, “The Carpenter”: He was tough as a crowbar, quick as a chisel Fair as a plane and true as a level. He was straight as a chalkline and right as a rule. He was square with the world. He took good care of his tools The early results of my boxContinue reading “This Week in the Shop: Guy Clark and Boxes”
This Week in the Shop: J&D’s Chair
In early August I completed a chair & ottoman set. I built the set as a gift to two of my best friends, as they decided to marry to each other. I actually got to see them meet, watch them fall in love and be an unintentional third wheel in their relationship. Somehow, they draftedContinue reading “This Week in the Shop: J&D’s Chair”
New School Year: Boxes, Trays and Benches
This week, I’m proposing and planning projects for the 2011-2012 school year. According to the Mayans, it should be a killer. I’m attached to the Math/Sci crew as a “Technology Resource” – meaning I’m running a CAD workshop, an Electronics course and probably some sort of Lego Mindstorms-based course. In my traditional role as aContinue reading “New School Year: Boxes, Trays and Benches”
Current Projects: The Butterfly Chair
One of my woodshop classes have ended for the week, so I took the opportunity to document the progress: And this is what happens when a student ticks me off! (ok, ok, I was pulling a big nail with a small hammer…)
This Week in the Shop: Cardboard Prototypes
This week’s word: Prototypes. Brought to you by the letter C for cardboard. What a week! My students spent last week drawing and planning and designing and planning and planning. We got outside this week! My chair group is off to a fast start. Both “makers” have created cardboard prototypes for their chairs, while theContinue reading “This Week in the Shop: Cardboard Prototypes”
WSC Designs 