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The Untangling Circularity PodcastRepair Across Industries: AutomobilesOn this week’s episode of The Untangling Circularity Podcast we continue our journey learning about repair across industries. This episode is all about car repair with Ron Grosinger, AKA, Mr. G.
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2024-02-0143 min
Dans la roueEpisode spécial #5 : Jolie RougeDeux semaines avant Noël j’ai passé quelques jours chez un ingénieur-poète, qui fabrique des vélos moitié pièce d’orfèvrerie moitié gros joujou à étrenner dans le gravier.
Après une montée de 20mn sous la neige j’arrive en haut d’une colline, à 5 km au dessus de Chambéry. Ici on est Tire Poil, habitat partagé effervescent et inspiré, à la fois lieu d’habitation, de travail, d’envie, de rêve et de rigolade. C’est ici que Jolie Rouge a prit ses quartiers.
Équiper d’une bouillote-sac-à-dos, invention ingénieuse pour résis...
2023-02-1737 min
Shop Class PodcastVincent Perry's, battery powered Airstream coffee trailerVincent Perry's, battery powered Airstream coffee trailer Vincent Perry, co-creator of the coffee stream. An off-grid battery powered coffee food trailer made from a Airstream trailer. 1967 airstream trailer turned coffee shop! Have an event you want coffee at?! DM us!! Owners: @steph_halonski and @vince_perry @thecoffeestreamnj #stemeducation #handmade #custom #airsteam #foodtruckVideo of this episode: https://youtu.be/6UMQQ7O-_pc--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shopclasspodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shopclasspodcast/support
2022-03-122h 00
Shop Class PodcastElyse Burden, Real World Scholars entrepreneurship in the classroom.This week on the Shop Class Podcast we have Elyse Burden Executive Director at Real World Scholars to talk entrepreneurs in the classroom. Elyse is passionate about equity and elevating the voice, role, and contributions of young people as they do work that matters to them. At Real World Scholars, she works to give students the opportunity and resources needed to be changemakers and social entrepreneurs in their communities – not one day, but right now. She believes in creative solutions and recognizing that young people are brilliant, creative, and angry enough to help the world find solutions to some of o...
2022-03-112h 04
Shop Class PodcastFrom Hawaii, Todd Stogdell, technical director of Island ConceptsTodd Stogdell, the technical director of Island Concepts. They are a paint distributor exclusively for AkzoNobel in Hawaii. His day-to-day operation is teaching and training people on how to use their Paint Product Lines and other hands on training in the collision industry what different types of adhesives and repair products. He works with 3M, Fusor, Norton abrasives and many others manufacturers in the industry. Todd started in the Collision industry back in 1992. He began working as a prepper and worked on complete teardowns on the F-150 Stripper Trucks for warranty purposes at a Ford dealership in Santa Rosa Ca...
2022-03-112h 09
Shop Class PodcastMark Wille from T Stud talks passive house design with Steve BaczekShop Class Podcast Mark Wille from T Stud joins us not just to talk a little bit about product, but even more importantly his passion for our youth to learn in the trade and shop classes. Mark is everywhere it seems like on the social media platforms not only promoting building science in the building industry but the importance that we all need to do our part to educate are youth and get them opportunities to have hands on experiences. He will also be sharing with us the power of creating relationship with industry leaders and manufactures and how th...
2022-03-112h 16
Shop Class PodcastJay Abitz 2nd generation Custom Auto and Paint Shop TeacherJay Abitz joins us to introduce us to his award winning Automotive program at Freedom High School in Wisconsin. The Freedom High School Automotive program came to life in 1972 under the guidance of Bob Abitz, who built the program over an outstanding 35 year career. Over the years this program has grown into one of the most renowned and accredited programs in the state and even the nation. Current instructor Jay Abitz has taken the program to the next level by introducing new curriculum, teaching practices, tools and technology and continuing the grow the program. FHS is well known for it...
2022-03-101h 48
Shop Class PodcastKoogleWerks Design to Hand made productionForrest from KoogleWerks Vintage Motorsports joins us to talk custom fabrication. Forrest jumps on to show off some of his awesome handmade performance, aerodynamics and interior car parts that he makes in his shop. We might even be able to get a shop tour and see some of his favorite tools.Video of this episode is here: https://youtu.be/FEqrTK42RAI--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shopclasspodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shopclasspodcast/support
2022-03-101h 48
Shop Class PodcastRoy Castillo showcases student work at Fresh Wood contestOn the Shop Class Podcast Roy Castillo joins us from California to talk shop class and talk about his students achievements at the National Student Furniture Showcase in Las Vegas. As a passionate Technical Education advocate Roy centers his focus on student understanding and growth. Through Industrial Wood Technology students will learn to listen, reason, practice and produce in a meaningful manner. These skills will help them successfully communicate visually and inter-personally their whole life. Roy's overall goal as an educator is to maintain a constructive and creative environment that fosters communication and will help students realize their own u...
2022-03-081h 52
Shop Class PodcastMatt Blomquist built this house with his students!On the Shop Class Podcast Matt Blomquist gives us a tour of the student built house from the Taylorville (IL) High School Building Trades program. Matt got to relaunch the house building program in 2019 and continued working on the house with a mostly hybrid schedule through the 2020 school year. His students put an emphasis on energy efficiency and quality to bring the program up to tomorrow's standards. The house is down to the final touches before it goes on the market and he's going to show it off with us!! Matt also received the news a couple weeks ago that...
2022-03-072h 01
Shop Class PodcastFrom Timber Framing to Solar PowerShop Class Podcast we're covering two topics! First, Tim and Nick share their experience at Catskill Mountain Maker Camp with Justin Dietrich and Jimmy Diresta. They attended Justin's Timber Framing Class and will be filling us in on all the fun. Second, Matt Foley, of Sunlight Conversions joins us to talk about all the awesome things he does with solar energy. Matt took the diesel engine out of his sailboat and replaced it with an electric motor. He rarely has to charge it because the solar panels on the top keep the batteries topped up. He also doesn't need a g...
2022-03-071h 22
Shop Class PodcastAmerican Craftsman Todd ClippingerTodd Clippinger as our guest and he'll be talking all things shop and shop class. Since 1997, Todd has been working as a remodeling contractor, designer, and professional woodworker for residential and commercial clients in several states. With his competitive designs and high level of craftsmanship, he has become a juried woodworking artist. Todd's work has been seen in fine woodworking museum exhibitions and galleries. His work has also been featured in print and digital magazines. Todd's goal is to leave a legacy, not only of projects, but also of people that he has educated and inspired to keep the craft ali...
2022-03-072h 09
Shop Class PodcastO.G. Shop Class host Mr.Barberheck give an update!!!OG Shop Class host Mr.Barberheck gives up an update on his programs. Augmented Reality https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens Sauna project https://www.instagram.com/p/CQe-Wzgj6ri/Beta Testing the Capable Maker App https://capablemaker.softwareontheroad.com/ Class Economy https://edcorps.org/Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/JL8OAx7xEHo--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shopclasspodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shopclasspodcast/support
2022-03-072h 13
Shop Class PodcastAutomotive Technology instructor in Houston Texas, David AlmanzanTonight's guest on the Shop Class Podcast is David Almanzan, an Automotive Technology instructor in Houston Texas. He mainly teaches at the high school level for Andy Dekaney High School at Spring Independent School District. He's also an adjunct instructor for Houston Community College as well as bilingual instructor for Delphi Technologies. His whole life has always revolved around cars. Whether at the shop or on the track, he was intrigued by how machines function. Teaching was not the initial goal, but he crossed paths with the opportunity and enjoys every moment of it. Seeing the speedy evolution of th...
2022-03-061h 56
Shop Class PodcastTiffany VonOrff, Welding TeacherThis week's guest is, Tiffany VonOrff, she was a born and raised Southern California girl who started wrenching at the age of 16 which was closely followed by cruising the boulevard in low riders…which turned into going to car shows and then joining a car club. That evolution is where the welding came from. Modifying vehicles is what everyone did in the clubs so that lead her to walking into a custom suspension shop after a divorce and she never left. Co-owner and MIG apprentice after 2 years and that was in 2010. She went on to get formal education, worked on m...
2022-03-061h 48
Shop Class PodcastTimber frames and BattleBotsTonight was an exciting podcast. Justin Dietrich, Shop teacher from Lincoln, Illinois. Justin gave us the lowdown on his Timber framing class coming up this summer @blackthorneresort from July 16-18 at #makercamp2021 (518)634-2541 to book a room or just come and hang out for the day! See ya there! Our Spotlight tonight was Jayden Strudwick from Adelaide SA, Australia, High school student that created a battlebot company. Company produces kits that get your class started towards making their own battle bots. https://www.arkobots.com/Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/RN2Qv2iGXMc
2022-03-061h 12
Shop Class PodcastRock and Roll Shop Teacher Mark BalzaretteTonight's guest is Mark Balzarette, he is currently a full-time faculty member of Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey. Mark has a B.A. in Fine Art from Montclair University and an M.A. in Career and Technical Education from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. He also holds an A.A.S. degree in Manufacturing Technology and a certificate in Manufacturing Design. Mark is the primary instructor for BCC’s Manufacturing Technology program and the STEM instructor for Bergen County’s Applied Technology High School. He has been a faculty mentor for BCC’s STEM program electric motorcy...
2022-03-062h 04
Shop Class PodcastCan 3D Printing be better? Joe Sinclair the founder of Mantis 3D PrinterAs Verde Mantis’s founder, Joe drives the company’s product development and design with his technical knowhow and vision. He is responsible for identifying the unique features that allow us to differentiate from our competitors and market our value proposition. Joe is a Berks County Native and graduate of RACC and Penn State. He is a PSU alumnus with BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, as well as a master’s degree in Additive Manufacturing and Design. Joe has nearly a decade of bleeding edge experience in the Additive Manufacturing space with several successful business exits under his bel...
2022-03-061h 54
Shop Class PodcastDo you teach Robotics??? Lets talk about it.Jesus Fernandez, a robotics instructor joins us to talk about Vex Robotics and to have a roundtable discussion about robotics.Want to watch this episode on our YouTube? https://youtu.be/mZFuDjuGwKk--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shopclasspodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shopclasspodcast/support
2022-02-271h 38
Shop Class PodcastSkills gap in the Diesel Truck Industry? And is Electric viable?On tonight's Shop Class Podcast, we dive into the electric truck industry with guest Jim Park and see how this new wave of vehicles fits into the classroom. Check out Jim's test drive of the Dana's Sumo MD Electric Powertrain in this quick video. https://youtu.be/XvAOHCLdClg Gary Bronson, should be in the audience as well, Gary has been a guest on the show back on the original Shop Class Podcast format (listen to that https://youtu.be/p-7kPY2w0ug ) when he talked about his Cars for Careers program.Want to watch is episode on o...
2022-02-272h 12
Shop Class PodcastHARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS representative Tae KangTae Kang, the Program Manager for Harbor Freight Tools for Schools joins us to talk about this amazing opportunity for shop teachers. What could the $100,000 1st place prize do for your program?? The best part is they hand out multiple 1st place prizes as well as $50,000 2nd place prizes. Harbor Freight Tools for Schools has announced that applications are now open for its Prize for Teaching Excellence. The prize will award cash prizes totaling over $1 million to 18 outstanding public high school skilled trades teachers and their programs. The deadline to apply is May 21. Learn more at https://hftforschoolsprize.org...
2022-02-271h 32
Shop Class PodcastBrody is a new shop teacher and Alumni Adrian works at TeslaHere we got mr. G that's me! we got Blomquist, we got we got Al here, Barbercheck, an OG co-host back in the day he's back... and we got Nick and we got 2 Guests…. we have Brody (https://www.instagram.com/mooseco_usa/) he's up an coming teacher… still in the shop class college. We want to hear about what he is studying to become a teacher and we want to find out how he heard about us… then we got Adrian( https://www.instagram.com/adrianthedroneguy/) … Adrian is a Tesla technician on his way to engineering probably go to Silicon Val...
2022-02-271h 50
Shop Class PodcastResults of the BS & Beer Sweet 16 Wall Assembly CompetitionOn tonight's Shop Class Matt Blomquist in updating us on the results of the Sweet 16 Wall Assembly Competition for students, sponsored by BS & Beer KC and Fine Home Building magazine. As well as the importance these events like this have in connecting our programs and our students to industry professionals and companies.What to see this our YouTube Channel? https://youtu.be/MGF-nP3Pof8--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shopclasspodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shopclasspodcast/support
2022-02-271h 31
Shop Class PodcastBS and Beer 2ND ANNUAL WALL-ASSEMBLY CONTEST previewTonight on the shop class podcast we spoke with Matt Blomquist about his Judgment of the second annual BS and beer wall assembly contest. It's a great way to compete by submitting your buildings and trades construction Ideas. Check out this video for the up-and-coming end of the contest live on April 6th. https://www.wallassembly.com/What to see this episode on YouTube? https://youtu.be/bZCLE_XU1zE--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shopclasspodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shopclasspodcast/support
2022-02-2725 min
Shop Class PodcastShane Peterson WEST LYON INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGYThis week Shane Peterson is stopping by to talk shop and show us around. Here's a little background info about West Lyon CSD for Wednesday night. We are a K-12 district in Northwest Iowa. We have around 1000 kids with around 300 in the high school. Currently around half of those high school kids are enrolled in shop. In my schedule I offer cabinetry, construction trades, CAD, automotive, basic home maintenance, a freshman intro class (Intro to Industrial Trades) and an 8th grade exploratory class that allows all 8th graders to go through a quarter of shop. Our other shop teacher o...
2022-02-271h 24
Shop Class PodcastNASA engineer Erika Alvarez on the Shop Class PodcastThis week's guest is Erika Alvarez, she is the Acting Systems Engineering and Integration Director for the Advanced Exploration Systems Division at NASA Headquarters. (YES NASA!!!) She began her career at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, in 2004 as a turbopump engineer for the Space Shuttle Main Engine. Throughout her NASA tenure, Alvarez has enjoyed working in various capacities: hardware engineer and team lead; chief engineer for small technology projects; deputy lead systems engineer for the Space Launch System; and a deputy office manager for the Human Landing System program. All these roles led to her curren...
2022-02-271h 28
Shop Class PodcastBarbercheck's Final EpisodeMr. Barbercheck signing out! Peace.
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2020-12-2904 minShop Class PodcastProfessional Development by the Shop Class Podcast? Schools Reopening in the Fall?This episode Mr. Barbercheck and Mr. G discuss improving the shop class podcast and making it better for the community. Professional development ideas classes for shop teachers by shop teachers. And the current situation headed into the fall in light of the Coronavirus.
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2020-07-311h 03Shop Class PodcastOff-the-Cuff July 8 2020Get on our mailing list here: https://buildlearnteach.com/tech-ed-teachers/
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2020-07-1036 min
Shop Class PodcastCorona Virus Shifts in Education Regarding Shop Class This clip is a throw back to May 13 when Coronavirus was really beginning to set in. In this clip shop teachers talk about possible shifts in education that may happen as a result, and how teaching the skilled trades may leverage those shifts for increased support.
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2020-06-2612 min
Shop Class PodcastCelebrities Contract out Shop Students for Personal Paddle BoardShop teacher Chris Davis, from Sterling Heights, Michigan discusses how his shop students build paddleboards for celebrities. Chirs has also been featured in Wood Magazine for this project. Take a listen to hear how he runs the project with students and the importance of bringing awareness to your shop programs. Chris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henryfordiiwoodworking/ Email us: shopclasspodcast@shopclasspodcast.com
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2020-06-1716 min
Shop Class PodcastConstruction Class OnlineConnor Malloy joined the Shop Class Podcast video meeting to talk about his plans to address the Fall of 2020 student needs. https://www.instagram.com/design.build.educate/ As some schools are proposing a hybrid of online/in-person, George Brown College is limiting in person instruction for the Fall of 2020. Connor has reached out to the local business and alumni to ask how best to serve the new freshman coming onto the school. Find more shop teacher stories at https://anchor.fm/schoolshop and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3xy_IG50-T9Fipby4HetAQ.
2020-06-1518 min
The Jehu Garcia PodcastThe Jehu Garcia Podcast #2, with guest Ron Grosinger of Mr G's WorkshopThanks for joining me on The Jehu Garcia Podcast, episode #2. My name is Jehu Garcia and my guest today is Ron Grosinger, aka Mr G's Workshop! He's a high-school and College shop teacher that focuses on sustainable Vehicles, specifically electric vehicle conversions, everything from design, electrical and metal fabrication.
Mr G's Website: http://www.rongrosinger.com/about
Interview with Ron's teacher of electric vehicles, Mr Q: https://youtu.be/vCgi0XVzxzA
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2020-05-281h 30
Shop Class PodcastMr. Matt Blomquist Brushing Shoulders w/ IG Celebrities, Students Build HouseIn our final season 2 episode, listen in as Ron and I talk to Matt Blomquist of Taylorsville, Illinois about building a 1500 square foot home with students, and taking that home to the next level using advaneced builing science techniques and connecting with some of the best known professionals in the industry.
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2020-05-1741 min
Shop Class PodcastJustin Dietrich Part 2- Father, Coach, Teacher, Highly Reflective and Extremely PassionateSign up for our mailing list here: https://buildlearnteach.com/tech-ed-teachers/
Parenting and Teaching. What point of failure do we teach to? High risk vs. low risk projects.
Justin Dietrich has been teaching for over 12 years under the content umbrella of Building Trades and has just recently switched over to teaching Woodworking. Justin is a co-host of the Obey the Grain podcast and is an extremely passionate wrestling coach, commited father, and an all-around, all-american, awesome dude. Listen in to part one of Ron and I's conversation...
2020-05-1636 minShop Class PodcastMr. Zavacki - Teacher-learner of Scrolling and CNCTim, a long time friend of the podcast, shares his experience of teaching scroll saw work and learning the operations of his new CNC router.
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2020-05-0552 min
PodcastPDDistance Learning: The Student Perspective – PPD069Featured ContentOn Sunday, March 30, 2020, we hosted another live broadcast on our YouTube channel to facilitate a conversation around distance learning. In this episode, we focused on the student perspective. Stacey was on special assignment and we welcomed Kevin Carroll as our guest co-host for the evening.We spoke to three juniors from his high school who shed a tone of light onto distance learning from their point of view.We enjoyed taking your ‘calls' during our live stream and people shared information in the chat as well. We are going to go live ag...
2020-04-011h 21
PodcastPDDistance Learning: The Student Perspective - PPD069Featured ContentOn Sunday, March 30, 2020, we hosted another live broadcast on our YouTube channel to facilitate a conversation around distance learning. In this episode, we focused on the student perspective. Stacey was on special assignment and we welcomed Kevin Carroll as our guest co-host for the evening.We spoke to three juniors from his high school who shed a tone of light onto distance learning from their point of view.We enjoyed taking your ‘calls’ during our live stream and people shared information in the chat as well. We are going to go live aga...
2020-04-011h 21
PodcastPDOnline Teaching Reflection & Resources – PPD068Featured ContentOn Sunday, March 22, 2020, we hosted another live broadcast on our YouTube channel to facilitate a conversation around online teaching resources and reflection.We enjoyed taking your ‘calls’ during our live stream and people shared information in the chat as well. We are going to go live again on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 8:30 PM EST to talk with students about their experience with distance learning!Special thanks to the following people who appeared on the show and talked about a variety of topics:Al Spiegel – @AlSpiegelRon Grosinger – @RonGrosingerBruce Reicher – @breicher
2020-03-251h 29
PodcastPDOnline Teaching Reflection & Resources - PPD068Featured ContentOn Sunday, March 22, 2020, we hosted another live broadcast on our YouTube channel to facilitate a conversation around online teaching resources and reflection.We enjoyed taking your ‘calls’ during our live stream and people shared information in the chat as well. We are going to go live again on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 8:30 PM EST to talk with students about their experience with distance learning!Special thanks to the following people who appeared on the show and talked about a variety of topics:Al Spiegel – @AlSpiegelRon Grosinger – @RonGrosingerBruce Reicher – @breicher Hosted on Acast. See a...
2020-03-251h 29
PodcastPDHow to Be an Effective Online Teacher - PPD067Featured ContentOn Sunday, March 15, 2020, we hosted a live broadcast on our YouTube channel to facilitate a conversation around online teaching and learning. Many schools throughout the United States and around the world are being forced to close in response to the COVID-19 virus. Educators who have never taught online or conducted virtual learning for students are being asked to use technology they’re not familiar with and provide instruction in a way that will be new for their students.This episode is longer than usual and that’s OK because we took ‘calls’ during our live...
2020-03-181h 47
PodcastPDHow to Be an Effective Online Teacher – PPD067Featured ContentOn Sunday, March 15, 2020, we hosted a live broadcast on our YouTube channel to facilitate a conversation around online teaching and learning. Many schools throughout the United States and around the world are being forced to close in response to the COVID-19 virus. Educators who have never taught online or conducted virtual learning for students are being asked to use technology they’re not familiar with and provide instruction in a way that will be new for their students.This episode is longer than usual and that’s OK because we took ‘calls’ during our live...
2020-03-181h 47
Shop Class PodcastCorona Virus Teaching Options: Remote Learning Discussion - "Off the Cuff"Remotely teaching shop? Is that even a thing? Listen as we untangle that knot. Welcome to a revisit of our "off-the-cuff" segments.
Referenced Instagrammers:
@projectbuildstuff
@techedfireman
@zavacki_tech_ed
@thebuilderschallenge
Referenced Twitter:
@TeachIngenuity
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2020-03-1237 min
Shop Class PodcastChanging Content Areas, Teacher Isolation, Burnout, Classroom Maintenance and More with Woods Teacher: Justin DietrichJustin Dietrich has been teaching for over 12 years under the content umbrella of Building Trades and has just recently switched over to teaching Woodworking. Justin is a co-host of the Obey the Grain podcast and is an extremely passionate wrestling coach, commited father, and an all-around, all-american, awesome dude. Listen in to part one of Ron and I's conversation of this shop teacher journey as we share ideas, laughs, and stories for your entertainment and educational value.
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2020-01-2631 min
Shop Class PodcastLet's Build It!Listen to highlights from conversations that took place between Ron and I during the Let's Build It institute.
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2019-11-2737 minShop Class PodcastWriting and WoodsConnecting multiple classrooms across hundreds of miles.
An English teacher and shop teacher in Republic, MI work with a shop teacher from West New York, New Jersey and students to facilitate a communication challenge testing the students abilities to output clear technical directions, and to receive technical directions.
Despite any lack of clarity in the communication challenge, a level of clarity of success and failure showed in the final products. Take a listen and enjoy.
Shoutouts:
Keven Wit. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwitwoodworks/
2019-10-2733 min
Shop Class PodcastCars for Careers - Let's Get Our Kids Some WheelsThey say a teacher performing in the 85th percentile can generate $400,000* in economic benefits per 20 student class.
After our conversation with these two educators, I am convinced they have doubled, tripled, and quadrupled that number. These educators have gone above and beyond the call of duty. The impact of these educators is monumental.
A dose of inspiration awaits, do listen.
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2019-09-2741 minShop Class PodcastSeason 2 Release Date and ContentSeason 2 will be released at the start of the school year and will include episodes highlighting an awesome program helping to provide cars to students in need, shop program pen pals, highlights from the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Let's Build It Institute, and much more. As always, please reach out with topic ideas: shopclasspodcast@gmail.com
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2019-07-0501 minShop Class PodcastAnnouncementSeason 2 coming soon.
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2019-05-1004 min
Shop Class PodcastHarbor Freight Tools for Schools 2019 Competition AnnouncementIn this episode, Ron and I get the opportunity to sit down with Tae Kang who is working with an organization that is kicking butt in supporting shop teachers. One of those ways is by annually rewarding a total of one million dollars to a total of 18 shop teachers and shop programs around the country. You have the chance to apply:
Open to all U.S. public high school trades teachers.
Applications may be started April 17 and must be submitted by June 17.
If someone has a technical question, please contact Tae Kang at (424) 363...
2019-04-0752 min
Shop Class PodcastEpisode 33, Business vs EducationIn episode 33, we get a special chance to talk with Barbercheck's dad who now retired, still pursues work as a business coach. As you know that title gets thrown around, however I really did feel that his questions and approach were helpful to an educator like myself. Hope you enjoy too. If you want more information on Senior (Richard) Barbercheck, follow this link... https://strategicorientation.com
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2019-03-311h 03
Shop Class PodcastEpisode 32, From special education to shop specialist. Josh Klomp's story.In Episode 32, Barbercheck interviews fellow shop teacher Josh Klomp about his path to becoming a shop teacher. From special education to shop specialist. Josh Klomp's story. check out Josh's shop class Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schsshop/
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2019-03-2757 minShop Class PodcastEpisode 31, Barbercheck reflects on Mr.G AlumniIn episode 31, Mr. Barbercheck reacts to an interview with my Alumni, Chris Ortiz, from episode 30.
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2019-03-0849 min
Shop Class PodcastEpisode 30, Alumni recalls teacher impactMr. G's alumni and current friend, Chris Ortiz, reflects on what it was like to be in class with Mr.G
Here is the link to the song that Chris and I listened to. Wood by Alice in Chains. https://youtu.be/Nco_kh8xJDs
and here is a link to Chris's YouTube channel where he interviews me about a similar topic. https://youtu.be/Xf6CrWA9tmw
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2019-03-051h 00Shop Class PodcastEpisode 29, CTE vs Industrial ArtsIn Episode 29, we discuss the known differences between CTE vs Industrial Arts. CTE can receive more funding and it might be a more focused vocational training program. Industrial Arts, might have less funding but can cover a much broader range of topics for projects. There are also differences in job training requirements. Feel free to contact us with any feedback.
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2019-02-2655 minShop Class PodcastEpisode 28, subjective versus objective, project-based learning.In episode 28, Mr. Barbaracheck and Mister G dissect the competitive and non-competitive projects available to students in shop class. Real-world world projects verse internal competitions. and everything in between. Some of the inspiration for this episode came from Esther Wojcicki. Check out her Ted Talk on project-based learning https://youtu.be/uQxsLPf1s0k
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2019-02-1146 minShop Class PodcastEpisode 27, TCNJ shop teacher college major Harrison D'AmicoIn episode 27, we interview Harrison D'Amico, a college senior that will become a shop teacher next year. We asked about his path, and preparation for the future. https://instagram.com/mr_damico?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=bnt2pu6w9nyw
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2019-01-271h 10Shop Class PodcastEpisode 26, Shop Class Horror Movie!In Episode 26, we interview Hart Snider about his film "Shop Class". A horror film animation from an 8th grade point of view of a reluctant boy in Shop Class. Here is the link to the 8 minute movie: https://youtu.be/vrSDmJdDX1s
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2019-01-2254 minShop Class PodcastEpisode 25, Don't be a grease monkey!In Episode 25, Barbercheck and I discussed his article "The hierarchy of knowledge", which covers career path influence. And Bonus, we interview Tim Zavacki a shop teacher from Northwest New Jersey. Here are some links from the show: Barbercheck's article https://hawkshop.jimdo.com/2019/01/12/the-hierarchy-of-knowledge/ The movie "shop class" by Hart Snider. https://youtu.be/vrSDmJdDX1s Mr.G's project preparation questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CFYMB0Za6yK-WI7cSnAxn2zVUoD-6CZoTyXR3mkD07o/edit?usp=drivesdk Tim Zavacki Instagram: https://instagram.com/zavacki_tech_ed?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=15k70ffa3ewgm
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2019-01-1348 min
Shop Class PodcastEpisode 24, AP shop class??? and Instagram Shop TeachersHave you wondered what to call your course? We talk a little about that and more about the stigma of shop knowledge. Prompted by the observation of a future teacher, Ron and I discuss some of our favorite Instagram shop teachers giving them a shout out and a little love. We ponder ways to improve and accelerate some of the awesome collaboration taking place among ourselves. We don't cover everybody of course but included below is a list of all the shop teachers I've found on Instagram. If we're missing anyone, let us know!
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2019-01-0947 minShop Class PodcastEpisode 23, Makerspace vs. Industrial ArtsIn Episode 23, Mr. Barbaracheck and Mr G, discuss the differences between a Makerspace and an industrial arts class.
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2018-12-1745 min
Shop Class PodcastEpisode 22, short versus long student relationshipsEpisode 22, short versus long student relationships. Barbercheck and Mr. G talk about the dynamic relationships established between a student and a teacher. We start by discussing our different environments, get into staying in touch with students after they graduate, initiating those relationships with fresh faces, remaining authentic, setting boundaries, and managing emotions.
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2018-12-101h 02
Shop Class PodcastEpisode 21, Barbercheck wins an award from Harbor FreightEpisode 21, A Win Win Barbercheck and Shopteachers
This episode, Barber check talks about his recent second-place win in the Harbor Freight Grant challenge. An in-depth application process was beneficial to him and other shop teachers alike. Listen to find out his journey and a triumphant finish.
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2018-11-201h 02Shop Class PodcastEpisode 20!!!, College vs Trade SchoolIn Episode 20!!!, we discuss guiding students on a College vs Trade School "track".
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2018-11-0453 min
Shop Class PodcastEpisode 19, Shop SafetyIn Episode 19, after a brief intro of Ron's current class project, we discuss the culture of safety in a high school or middle school workshop.
Link to Mr. Barbercheck's safety checklists: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GGMnYM0_GTcwBDlqfGXLMPusG1xLBhlD?usp=sharing
Virinia Tech Lab safety referenced by Mr. Barbercheck: https://www.alce.vt.edu/signature-programs/team-ag-ed/teacher-resources.html
IG: @shopclasspodcast Facebook: Shop Class Podcast Twitter:shopclasspodcas
Fail Safe wiki page as referenced by Ron G:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fail-safe
Mr. G IG: @mrgsworkshop
Mr. Barbercheck IG: @jack.of.all.learning
Shoutouts: @doublej304
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2018-10-311h 04Shop Class PodcastEpisode 18, Social media for teachers?Episode 18, social media for teachers. In this episode we dive into the different parts of social media and advantages available for teachers.
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2018-10-1758 minShop Class PodcastEpisode 17 bicycles in the classroom?In Episode 17, we cover use of bicycles as a learning tool in the shop teacher classroom.
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2018-10-1250 minShop Class PodcastEpisode 16 - "I hate math"Episode 16, Mr. Barbercheck and I discuss integrating Math into the STEM or industrial Arts curriculum.... Without the kids knowing it.
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2018-10-0139 minShop Class PodcastEpisode 15, Mr.G goes to Maker FaireEpisode 15, Mr. G goes to Maker Faire. In this episode I discuss my excitement for Maker Faire and the maker movement.
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2018-09-2432 minShop Class PodcastEpisode 14, Project ManagementEpisode 14, project management starts with you.
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2018-09-171h 01Shop Class PodcastEpisode 13, Harbor Freight Tools for SchoolsIn Episode 13, we talked to Mr Barbercheck about his semi-finalists positions in the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Grant competition.
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2018-09-0546 minShop Class PodcastEpisode 12, Overwhelmed by start of new school year?Episode 12, Overwhelmed by the start of the new school year? Mr. Barbaracheck and I discuss starting the new year.
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2018-08-3147 minShop Class PodcastEpisode 11, Supplies Ordering BudgetIn Episode 11, we cover how each of us handle ordering supplies and managing budgets
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2018-08-2252 minShop Class PodcastEpisode 10, why and how to make a podcastEpisode 10, why and how to make a podcast.
In episode 10, Barbercheck and I discuss the ins and outs and simplicity of running a podcast.
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2018-07-2546 minShop Class PodcastEpisode 9, training and Industry advisoryEpisode 9, teacher training and Industry influence.
In this episode, we talk about summer jobs, training classes and Industry influence.
Special guest on this episode, is Manny Menna, ofFresh Innovations Co. Manny specializes in automation solutions for the package industry.
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2018-07-151h 33Shop Class PodcastEpisode 8, literacy in the shopEpisode 8, literacy in the shop class. In this episode Mister Barbercheck and I discuss how we handle writing and Publishing.
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2018-07-091h 26Shop Class Podcastepisode 7: first-year shop teacherIn episode 7, we talked with Kevin Witt, a first-year shop teacher. Mr. Barbercheck and I also discuss what it was like to survive our first years. This episode is valuable to anybody considering being a shop teacher or is in their current first year, or maybe to just reminisce about your first year teaching. Thanks for listening and you can also check us out on Instagram. @mrgsworkshop @theimposterteacher
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2018-07-011h 28Shop Class PodcastEpisode 6: small enginesIn episode 6, Mr. G and Mr Barbercheck discuss running a small engines project in their classrooms.
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2018-06-241h 12
Shop Class PodcastShop Class Setup, Layout, and MaintenanceEvery wonder what thoughts go into setting up a school shop, maker-space, or STEAM lab?
In this episode, Barbercheck and I discuss workshop setup and equipment maintenance.
Shoutouts
Harbor Freight Tools For Schools IG: https://www.instagram.com/hftforschools/?hl=en
New Jersey Institute of Technology SAE Solar Car Team
https://www.instagram.com/njitsolarcar/?hl=en
Additional info to references during the show:
Barbercheck's first tool wall assignments:
https://hawkshop.jimdo.com/2017/02/15/a-place-for-everything-and-for-everything-a-place/
A look at how Barbercheck runs the tool holder design unit:
https://hawkshop.jimdo.com/2017/04/12/a-place-for-everything-and-for-everything-a-place-part-3/
KISS Drill Bit Storage System
https://goo.gl/JsfQTi
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2018-06-191h 22Shop Class PodcastEpisode 4: professional developmentIn episode 4, we discuss taking Adult Ed classes to improve our craftsmanship and teaching ability
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2018-06-111h 02Shop Class PodcastYear-end review with Mr G and Mr BarbercheckYear end review. What works, doesn't work, and what will we improve.
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2018-06-041h 13Shop Class PodcastEpisode 2: Who is Mr.G and Mr Barberchek?In this episode we talk about our background and how we got to be shop teachers. plus some other stuff
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2018-05-291h 22Shop Class PodcastEpisode 1 What is shop class?Episode 1 What is shop class?
Welcome to "Shop Class" with Mr.G & Mr. Barbercheck
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2018-05-201h 08Shop Class PodcastShop class with Mr. G and Mr. Barbercheck (Trailer)---
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