Model Moodle

All instructors have their own way of teaching, and students have different ways of learning. To get the most from online courseware, you need to be able to change it, add to it, and make it your own. With IML’s Auto Tech courseware, it’s easy to do just that. And we’ve launched a Model Moodle site where instructors can see a working sample of the courseware in action.

HowStuffWorks.com “How long do engine valves last?”

Spend enough time talking to car guys and car girls and eventually you’ll probably hear them say something about valve work — valve jobs, multi-angle valve grinding and so on.

Popular Mechanics: How a Turbo Engine Intercooler Works

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/industry/how-a-turbo-engine-intercooler-works

Turbocharging smaller engines is one way manufacturers have tried to increase fuel economy while maintaining performance. In this post from Popular Mechanics, G. E. Anderson explains how a turbocharger intercooler works. The article describes the science behind the intercooler and includes a video that shows the path of intake air.

How Stuff Works: Auto

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/

How Stuff Works: Auto is a section within the familiar How Stuff Works website. The original How Stuff Works site was founded in 1998 by North Carolina State University Professor Marshall Brain. Since then, it has become an online multimedia resource used by millions of people and has received numerous awards.

Autoshop 101

http://www.autoshop101.com/

Autoshop 101 is a training and resource site for Automotive instructors and students. It offers free ASE practice tests, self-paced learning modules, technical articles, and instructor resources, as well as other useful features.

North American Council of Automotive Teachers

www.nacat.org

The North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) is an international organization devoted to promoting and improving Automotive education. NACAT is made up of automotive instructors at the secondary, post-secondary, and industry level.

International Automotive Technicians’ Network

http://www.iatn.net/

The International Automotive Technicians’ Network (IATN) is the world’s largest network of automotive repair professionals.

Link of the Week: NATEF

http://www.natef.org/

The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) website is the most important stop for automotive programs looking to become certified or maintain certification by ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

Best Auto Tech Sites? Let Us Know!

Every day instructors face challenges in the classroom. One thing we hear a lot from instructors is that the Internet is a powerful resource. However, most instructors simply don’t have enough hours in the day to research the large number of sites that will inevitably come up when performing a search on a specific topic.

It can be incredibly frustrating to instructors who want to take advantage of all the Internet has to offer but simply do not have time to select those things that would most benefit the students in their programs. We want to help you find those resources!

Every week, we’ll highlight a website that has features that can benefit your classroom. We would like your help in getting started. What sites do you use for your classroom? Please share your favorite Internet sites with us. Help other instructors benefit from your experiences!