Check Out IML’s Helpful Docs Page for Quick Courseware Answers

Online courseware opens up many possibilities for instructors and students. But those possibilities can lead to questions. That’s why IML created the Helpful Docs page.

On the Helpful Docs page, you’ll find answers to many courseware questions as well as links, procedures, and other resources to help you get the most out of your online courseware. Continue reading ‘Check Out IML’s Helpful Docs Page for Quick Courseware Answers’

Act Now for Great Savings on IML’s Auto Tech Courseware

There’s still time to sign up for an unbeatable deal on IML’s Auto Tech Online Courseware.

To introduce our new Auto Tech courseware, IML has offered access to all our Auto Tech online curriculum modules for the price of the four main areas plus the introductory module. Continue reading ‘Act Now for Great Savings on IML’s Auto Tech Courseware’

Effective Time Management Benefits Instructors and Students

It is difficult to find time to teach every student to the level of knowledge and skills needed for a successful career. Effective time management is essential. Before class starts, the instructor must be prepared with everything he or she needs. Once class begins, the instructor must use the time effectively. Giving students a reading assignment during class is not an effective use of time. Instead, give required reading assignments outside of scheduled class time. Below are additional ways to get the most out of class time. Continue reading ‘Effective Time Management Benefits Instructors and Students’

Amprobe Donates Multimeters to NATEF Accredited Programs

The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) recently announced that Amprobe Test Tools is donating five Amprobe DM7C digital multimeters to all NATEF accredited programs.

The multimeters will be delivered to eligible programs over the coming weeks. NATEF is now shipping multimeters and currently estimates that all programs will receive their donation by the middle of March 2011. Continue reading ‘Amprobe Donates Multimeters to NATEF Accredited Programs’

Popular Mechanics: How to Deal with an Ice-Covered Car

Did your car get covered in an ice storm? Here are the dos and don’ts of getting your car ready to drive.
It’s ice storm season. That means that your car can be covered in inches of ice within only a few hours. Or pity this poor guy (photo shown) who parked on a NYC street on a near-zero night right next to the puddle from a broken water main. He’s got a good six inches of rock-hard ice to deal with. Continue reading ‘Popular Mechanics: How to Deal with an Ice-Covered Car’

Try IML’s Auto Tech Online Courseware Free for 30 Days

IML recently closed the extended introductory preview of its new Automotive Technology Online Courseware, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try out the courseware in your classroom and shop for free.

IML is now offering trial accounts free for 30 days. As with the earlier preview, new trial accounts will give you full access to the complete courseware package. Check out the courseware and grade book features, add your own resources, or enroll students. It’s your customizable courseware site! Continue reading ‘Try IML’s Auto Tech Online Courseware Free for 30 Days’

How stuff Works: How Electronic Brake Force Distribution Works

Lampton, Christopher.
“How Electronic Brake Force Distribution Works”
05 October 2009. HowStuffWorks.com.

Driving safety has been a major focus of the automotive industry for many years. Car manufacturers have poured millions of dollars into researching safety and regulatory devices and the result has been an astonishing improvement in the safety of even the most inexpensive vehicles. It’s easier now than it’s ever been to find a car that will let you and your family ride in comfort and safety. Continue reading ‘How stuff Works: How Electronic Brake Force Distribution Works’

How Stuff Works: How Electronic Throttle Control Systems Work

Deaton, Jamie Page.
“How Electronic Throttle Control Systems Work”
15 March 2010. HowStuffWorks.com.

Up until the late 1980s, most cars had a fairly straightforward throttle control. You stepped on the accelerator pedal, the throttle opened, and air flowed into the engine, where it mixed with gasoline and burned. This burning gas powered the car’s wheels, getting you down the road. If you wanted to go faster, all you had to do was step down harder — the throttle would open wider, giving the car more power. Continue reading ‘How Stuff Works: How Electronic Throttle Control Systems Work’

IML Offices Closed Dec. 24 and 31

IML offices will be closed Friday, December 24, and Friday, December 31, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

We will not be processing or shipping orders on either of these days.

IML will resume regular office hours Monday, January 3, 2011.

Our regular hours of business are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Central Time), Monday through Friday.

Happy holidays from everyone at IML!

Popular Mechanics: Can E15 Gasoline Really Damage Your Engine?

By Mike Allen for Popular Mechanics

Most people realize that all of us burn gasohol—a mixture of gasoline and alcohol—in our cars. Just about every gallon of gas pumped today contains as much as 10 percent domestically produced ethanol. Gummed-up fuel systems, damaged tanks and phase separation caused by stray moisture infiltrating fuel systems have plagued many consumers since this mixture debuted, and the problems will only get worse if government policy to increase the proportion of ethanol to gasoline is implemented. Don’t get me wrong: Gasoline diluted with ethanol is a perfectly acceptable motor fuel when it’s stored properly, dispensed promptly and burned in vehicles and power equipment designed to handle it. Which, unfortunately, is not always the case. Continue reading ‘Popular Mechanics: Can E15 Gasoline Really Damage Your Engine?’

Next Page »


Preview IML’s Automotive Technology Online Courseware for 30 days free!

Sign up for IML’s courseware updates.

Follow this link to sign up for IML’s update emails for automotive instructors. These emails will provide updates regarding the courseware and cover issues important to automotive instructors—for example, instructional methods and teaching tips, program management and promotion, and securing funding.

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 10 other followers

IML on YouTube


Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.