Implemented NTI ideas

One of my takeaways from the summer sessions was how much use I could get from the camera projector we used in class.  Unfortunately, my school didn't have one.  At least not that I knew of!  The first week of school I went to the media center to see what I could scrape up (tight budgets and all).  The school system actually had a grant come through and the school received one brand new Epson projector.  Still in the box!  I quickly signed up for it and have been using it in all of my classes!  Given the class sizes and room configuration, I am now able to project notes, and show weld samples at the same time in perfect detail.

I was also able to obtain transfers for two seniors to join my class of 28 freshman to act as "assistants" to me during demonstrations.  They are happy to do this since they get credit for the class in an advanced level, and I am happy for the help.     

The lesson plans have saved me some planning time, and although I need to modify somewhat to accomodate the different student levels, class loads, and scheduling, they have proved helpful as a guide and tool.  Much of the thinking was done this summer.