Georgia Ag Mechanics Teachers, Below is an opportunity for professional development in Agricultural Mechanics. This is a 10-day intensive PD that is mostly paid for but has an application to fill out. They are looking at helping those with the least amount of agricultural mechanics background and a large need to teach agriculture mechanics in the upcoming year. The application and flyer are attached to apply. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Dr. Ryan Anderson at Texas State University. Best, Preston Byrd Assistant Professor Agricultural Education and Communication [cid:image001.png@01DA6E12.88203610] ABAC 8, 2802 Moore Hwy, Tifton, GA 31793 O: 229.391.5256 C: 864.245.5373 Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> From: Aaae <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Anderson, Ryan G Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 6:12 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [AAAE] Agricultural Mechanics Academy 2024 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Teacher Educators, Dr. Doug Morrish and I have been extremely fortunate to receive a USDA-NIFA-PDAL grant to host the 4th and final Agricultural Mechanics Academy. The Agricultural Mechanics Academy is a ten-day intensive professional development training designed to provide teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach secondary students. Participants will receive three days of small gas engine instruction focusing on twelve modules. Each module is designed for teachers to replicate each lesson and activity in their own classrooms. The electricity portion of the Academy will lead participants through several modules including Safety, Electrical Tools, Electrical Connections, and Switches & Receptacle Identification and wiring circuits. The welding portion of the Academy will guide participants through four welding processes and oxyacetylene cutting. The participants will learn how to use an Oxyacetylene torch that includes cutting, heating, and welding options. The participants will learn how to weld using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process where they will complete a butt, tee, and lap welds in the flat position using different techniques and different welding rods. On the third day of welding, the participants will learn how to weld using the Gas Metal Arc welding process using different techniques and different metal transfer processes. We will also learn about FCAW and TIG welding if time permits. The participants of the Academy will be immersed in a program that will include a balanced approach of classroom-based instruction and laboratory-based skills development. The participants will participate in an interactive discussion and laboratory activities aligned to twelve small gas engine modules. Each module is designed in a manner that teachers can replicate each discussion and activity in their own classrooms upon completion. The twelve modules include Internal Combustion Engines, Safety & Tools, Engine Operation, Compression System, Fuel System, Governor System, Electrical System, Cooling & Lubrication Systems, Multi-Cylinder Engines, Troubleshooting, Failure Analysis, and Engine Application & Selection. The discussions, lesson plans, and laboratory activities provided over the three days should be able to cover a nine-week period using Overhead Valve (OHV) engines. The skillsets developed by the participants in the Academy can be used to teach single cylinder L-Head, Multi-cylinder, and Two-stroke engines for an additional nine-week period each or an entire year-long small-gas engines course. Participants will receive the Briggs & Stratton Curriculum for free. The electricity portion of the Academy will lead participants through several modules including Safety, Electrical Tools, Electrical Connections, Switches & Receptacle Identification, Electrical Calculations, and Electrical Systems. The participants will work through up to five receptacle wiring activities, seven single-pole switch activities, nine three-way switch activities, and two four-way switch activities that are all classroom ready. The curriculum and laboratory activities covered in the two days of the Agricultural Mechanics Academy should be able to cover one full semester. The skillsets developed by the participants can be extended to include additional application activities presented in the Agricultural Mechanics Academy that could extend into an entire year-long electricity course. The participants will receive electricity curriculum, tools, and wiring boards for free. The welding portion of the Agricultural Mechanics Academy will guide participants through four welding processes. The participants will learn how to use on Oxyacetylene torch that includes cutting, heating, and welding options. The participants will learn how to cut metal using the torch. They will also learn how to fusion weld with and without filler rod on several welding joints. The participants will also learn how to weld using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process on the second day of welding. The participants will complete a butt, tee, and lap welds in the flat position using four different techniques and three different welding rods. On the third day of welding, the participants will learn how to weld using the Gas Metal Arc welding process. They will also compete butt, tee, and lap welds using four different techniques and two different metal transfer processes. The curriculum and laboratory activities covered in the three days of the Agricultural Mechanics Academy should be able to cover one full year. The skillsets developed by the participants can be extended to include additional application activities presented in the Agricultural Mechanics Academy that could cover several welding courses. The participants will receive Lincoln Electric welding curriculum, welding gear packs, and more for free! Tentative Schedule: Dates Education Activity Outcomes 7/29/24 Academy Set-up & Participant arrivals PD will meet with participants at the hotel to overview the program and expectations. 7/30/24 Small Gas Engines Participants will complete laboratory activities 1-4 7/31/24 Small Gas Engines Participants will complete laboratory activities 5-8 8/1/24 Small Gas Engines/Electricity Participants will complete laboratory activities 9-12 Participants will complete receptacle laboratory activities 1-5 8/2/24 Electricity Participants will complete single pole laboratory activities 1-7 8/3/24 Oxy-acetylene Participants will learn how to properly operate an O-A torch 8/4/24 Welding Participants will complete Introduction to welding safety 8/5/24 Welding Participants will complete Shielded Metal Arc Welding laboratory activities (Stick) 8/6/24 Welding Participants will complete Flux-Cored Metal Arc Welding laboratory activities (FCAW) 8/7/24 Welding Participants will complete Gas Metal Arc Welding laboratory activities (MIG) 8/8/24 Welding & Departure Participants will complete Tungsten Metal Arc Welding laboratory activities (TIG) The participants also receive free lodging for ten nights at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos, complimentary made to order breakfast and an evening reception are included in the stay. We are also providing lunch and transportation to and from campus daily. The only anticipated expenses for the participants include travel to and from San Marcos, supper, and other entertainment expenses (I highly recommend floating the San Marcos river and visiting Gruene Hall while in town). Anyone interested in earning graduate credit will have an opportunity to enroll in a three-credit hour course and are responsible for the tuition. All applicants will be asked to complete an application that includes questions regarding previous agricultural mechanics experience, the need for professional development, and the overall expectations to teach agricultural mechanics in the upcoming school year. The participants will need to submit an unofficial transcript and their upcoming class schedule on a letterhead from their school administration. A priority will be placed on candidates who have the most agricultural mechanics courses to teach, with the least amount of formal training and previous experience. A secondary priority will be placed on candidates that graduate from pre-service programs that do not have agricultural mechanics courses in the plan of study and a third priority will be placed on alternative certified applicants that have no formal teacher training. The applications will be judged by an independent group. The applications are due May 1st at 11:59 pm cst. The participants will be asked to join one Zoom meeting per semester after completing the Agricultural Mechanics Academy. Each Zoom meeting will integrate a reflective session, a basic Q & A session, and include a technical update from one of the industry representatives at each meeting. The purpose of the Zoom meetings is to provide additional support for the participants to promote professional and emotional growth. We are hosting an Introduction to Torchmate workshop June 4-6th, Case Small Gas Engine Institute June 12-14th, the CASE Ag Equipment Maintenance & Technology course in-person on 6/17-6/21 and 6/24-6/26 virtually. We do have spots available if you are interested. Please forward this email to any teacher or soon to be teacher that would benefit from the AMA! Also feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. Thank you! Dr. Ryan Anderson Assistant Professor Texas State University 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX. 78666 512-245-3325 (Office) 270-978-2581 (Cell) 2022 Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly Activities 2023 Presidential Distinction Award for Service