I have 32+ years working in for an Electrical Utility and moved on to teach Electrical Engineering for 16 years at a High School Career and Tech School.
This lab is what happens to you after you Teach Teenagers for 15+ years, THE FINE PRINT ! You have to have a sense of humor and think you are in control ! This series of labs are designed to introduce students to the Skill of Residential Wiring. Depending on your available resources, I had my students build these on a piece of 1/2 inch plywood about 2 ft by 4 ft , a common size available at your local builder supplier. ( I do not recomend partical board or allowing students to use power screw
This is a picture of one of the more advanced labs so you can see an example of what you will need to implement these labs and how complex they can get. This was done by one of my High School Seniors who now is employed in this industry .
I have 32+ years working in for an Electrical Utility and moved on to teach Electrical Engineering for 16 years at a High School Career and Tech School.
Teaching style
Hands on teaching style with a strong emphasis on helping students to think outside the box. Each of my Labs are designed to slowly add skills based on the previous experience.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have always loved it when I would hear a student exclaim out loud ," Oh NOW I Get it !". Ha, I made them think on their own.
My own education history
Never enough and always continuous.
Additional biographical information
A life long tinkerer, Retired and avid 3d printer. Give me a screwdriver and I will take anything apart.
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