2020 Spring CTE Newsletter

Education Newsletter Spring 2020

This spring has been challenging for many of us as we learn how to reach students when schools are closed.  We are proud how both our customers and curriculum providers have quickly responded to keep students engaged.  Here are some of the highlights:

  • Information on eLearning programs
  • Upcoming and recorded webinars 
  • Our company's response to COVID-19
As important as it is to keep students engaged this spring, it is also important to prepare for the fall.  Many conferences have been cancelled or postponed, however, we are planning different digital events to keep our customers up-to-date on the latest educational tools available.  Please keep an eye out on our social media sites, and for email announcements.
CARES Act

CARES Act

The recently passed CARES Act includes $30.75 billion for emergency assistance to schools and colleges through the creation of an Education Stabilization fund. The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund allocates almost $14 billion...
FANUC CRX Series

CRX Series

Experience the all-new CRX Series, FANUC's latest collaborative robot designed to make installation and programming your cobots easier than ever before.
5 Steps to Implementing eLearning Programs

5 Steps to Implement Remote Learning

Getting started is easier than you might have realized.  We created a 5 Step Guide to help you quickly implement a remote learning program that keeps your students engaged.
Amatrol Ignite

Amatrol Ignite

Amatrol is pleased to introduce educators to IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing, a new program that equips high school students with the in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills they need have a successful advanced manufacturing career.
Skill Boss Logistics

Skill Boss Logistics

A performance-based assessment for evaluating material handling skills and competencies of supply chain technicians that performs operations, such as package tracking, automatic package queuing and priority release, electro-pneumatic sorting, and more.
SynDaver Silicone Model

Silicone Model

The second-generation (G2) SynDaver Anatomy Model made from silicone features improved accuracy in muscular origins and insertions, higher fidelity organ systems, and greater durability in vascular and nervous structures.


Using 3D Printing in the Fight Against COVID-19

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, %%dynamic_content_261%% has made efforts to support the medical community by 3D printing face shield frames. As most schools have closed campuses to help flatten the curve, our service technicians have changed their focus from supporting our customers on-site to supporting our community. We have dedicated both our Fortus F450 & F120 Stratasys 3D printing systems to produce face shield frames... Read More

We Join the Fight Against COVID-19
 

Webinars


We have put together a list of webinars available to help educators.
 

Upcoming Webinars

RSVP: Be there when we unveil what's next in 3D Printing.
Join Stratasys and their new CEO, Yoav Zeif for a 30-minute virtual launch event to see the newest member of the Stratasys 3D printer family. 
Stratasys
    When: Wednesday, April 29th at 11am CDT
    Register now!

 

On-Demand Webinars

Virtual Simulators that bring CTE Labs to students' home
Help students develop the technical skills they need with the look and feel of real lab equipment – all from home

How to Engage STEM and CTE Students from Home
In this webinar, we walkthrough how to keep students engaged from home with LJ Create’s cloud-based online applications and simulators.

How to Set Up an Academic Lab or Makerspace
Learn about the things you should consider when researching and planning the creation of an academic lab or Makerspace at your school. 

F123 Series 3D Printers – The New Teaching Assistant
Learn how F-Series 3D printers can prepare your students for today’s workforce using the same technology industry uses. They address educators' needs through easy, cost-efficient and reliable technology that’s bundled with teaching resources and learning content.

Hands-on Robot Control Education Using a Modular 2-DOF Robot
Prof. Mascaro has developed a unique hands‐on curriculum for a course in Robot Control at the University of Utah. This curriculum covers the fundamentals of dynamic motion control and force/interaction control. In cooperation with Quanser, Prof. Mascaro has designed a modular open‐architecture 2‐DOF robot, where the motor torques can be directly and safely controlled using MATLAB/Simulink.

A scalable approach to remote labs available today!
The current global crisis has catalyzed the Quanser academic team to deliver a platform that can provide turn-key remote lab experiences overnight. Based on our industry-leading hardware platforms, we have created a suite of virtual plants and curriculum that is interactive, engaging, high-fidelity, and, more importantly, available now. 

 
 
New Virtual Training Courses
FANUC Logo

FANUC America is now offering instructor-led Virtual Training Courses.
Click below to learn more and for an updated Virtual Training Course Schedule.

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More Resources

Switching to eLearning Due to COVID-19? Avoid These Myths About Online Industrial Training
In its infancy stage, online industrial training was considered an oddity in education. As years passed, web-based eLearning has become a common learning tool. But for instructors that have yet to take that leap into eLearning, it can be concerning, or even scary, as several misconceptions still exist.

eLearning Courses for College and CTE - ideal for Home Learning
LJ Create offers 57 Courses spread across 8 broad subject areas - each consisting of a series of topics that contain a set of lessons.

Prepare for Industry 4.0 Careers | Industry 4.0 Fundamentals (I4F)
Is your local workforce prepared for Industry 4.0? Amatrol’s Industry 4.0 Fundamentals (I4F) is a high school-based program that prepares students for high-paying Industry 4.0 careers in local industries.

Anesthesiologists launch ventilator design challenge to combat COVID-19 pandemic
Hosted on GrabCAD.com, the challenge is open to individuals and teams, with the finalists working directly with Stratasys 3D printing experts and the CoVent-19 Challenge team to convert their designs into prototypes for testing. 

Biocompatibility update in response to COVID-related inquiries
Stratasys engaged a third-party laboratory that conducted a MED610 material evaluation and found minimal biocompatibility risk in use for gas pathway components in respiratory and ventilator equipment. 

School Closings Due to COVID-19 Prevention? Amatrol’s Here to Help
As schools close across the country due to COVID-19 prevention, Amatrol understands that you need to keep your students engaged. We are committed to aiding schools trying to finish the semester online due to COVID-19.

Evolving CTE Programs Can Help Bridge the Skills Gap
How do you want to see your CTE program evolve? Take a look at CTE's history, and see where it's headed.
 
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