www.collisionblast.com – Interviewing Rich Evans at SEMA 2009. Rich is the team leader on the new tv show on Speed called “Car Warriors”, Rich gives his advice to students in or considering a career in the collision repair or related industries. Rich was at the Chicago Pneumatic booth and endorses Chicago Pneumatic tools. You can learn more about Rich at www.huntingtonbeachbodyworks.com You can watch car warriors videos via www.collisionblast.com
January, 2009 BCRN Newsletter Blog
This is a new newsletter blog that will be posted once a month to highlight other blog posts, videos, events, and other things going on in the collision repair program.
Exciting News….We just received a letter from Tomorrow’s Technician magazine that we are one of the top twenty finalist selected to become the Tomorrow Technician/Chicago Pneumatic School of the Year.
If we win, our school will receive $10,000 worth of Chicago Pneumatic tools, featured on Tomorrow’s Technicians magazine and special recognition for our school. There will also be three regional winners, which will win $5000 worth of Chicago Pneumatic tools. We will keep you updated on this awesome news.
Why we blog and produce videos:
Teaching Tool
Sitting in class listening to a lecture is a form of learning, but you must apply the learned skills before mastering them. Technical education, such as collision repair, already has a head start applying learned skills with the opportunity to have “hands-on” training in the lab. However, according to the Bloom’s Taxonomy, applying is not the deepest level of learning. The deepest level is creating. The definition of creating is: putting elements together to form a coherent or functional whole; reorganizing elements into a new pattern or structure through generating, planning, or producing. I believe by allowing the students to perform student led videos, class presentations, and other activities align with this definition. The students know that just knowing the information is not enough to create, produce and convey the subject to others. I believe this requires the deepest level of learning to perform.
Reflection Tool
Some of the blog posts and videos are instructor led. I believe this give the students an alternative way to reflect on what they have learned in class. This may capture their attention in a way that may give them their “ah ha” moment.
Educational Tool
Another reason for the blogs and videos is to educate students that may be looking for a career pathway. Let’s face it, less technical education is being taught in public schools and more kids are spending time online. So it makes sense to me to approach them on their turf to educate them about possible career pathways.
Alright, back to the monthly newsletter
This was a short month as we just recently returned from the winter break. However, we do have some things going on to let you know about.
Student Videos
We have one student led video
We were able to produce several student/instructor videos this month.
Highlights of car show
Student interviews at the car show
You can watch all of our videos on out YouTube BCRN channel at www.YouTube.com/ButlerCollision
Here are a few of our blog posts this month
Darryl Starbird Car Show
http://bcrn.blogspot.com/2009/01/second-day-of-2009-darryl-starbird-car.html
Back from the winter break
http://bcrn.blogspot.com/2009/01/back-from-break.html by Jenni
http://bcrn.blogspot.com/2009/01/man-in-hunting-cap.html
New Technology
http://bcrn.blogspot.com/2009/01/volvo-discovers-new-gh-technology.html
Stay updated with our blogs at www.BCRN.BlogSpot.com
BCRN in other places
Do you have a Facebook account? If so, join our new Butler Auto Collision Repair page. You can become a fan HERE
We also have a group for all collision repair schools, students, and technicians to network. Join this group
Well, I’m sure this is enough information this month. I am not going to write the tips, quotes, fact section this time. However, I do want to end this with one question. Who do you think will win Super Bowl 43? Leave us a comment.
The Second Day of the 2009 Darryl Starbird Car Show
Today we saw a lot of people. Devin and Amber showed up and gave me a hand and I am very grateful for that. A lot of the BCC collision repair students stopped by looking and wishing for a car like the ones on display at the car show. After completing our program, a little time and a lot of money, they should be able to build their own show car someday. I still waiting on the money part… Some of my Facebook friends showed up at the booth as well.
The new 3M body filler gun that Bob Rech and Danny Hutchins let me use was a hit of our booth. Many technicians stopped by to look at and discuss the benefits of the new gun. It’s good to talk with tech’s in the field to hear their perspective on things and the opportunity to network with them.
Later, Jeremy Carlson showed up to the rescue and relieved me. I came home to rest, but I’ll be back in the morning bright and early.
Here is a short video highlighting the day.
The First Day of the 2009 Darryl Starbird Car Show
The first day of the car show was quite interesting. I saw a lot of awesome cars and met some very interesting people.
Brandyn Hart, one of our 1st year collision repair students showed up at the Butler booth. I asked Brandyn what he thought of the car show. Below is a video of his comments.
Bandyn mentioned that the first few weeks of break was great. However, he’s tired of the break and is ready to get back in class and to get things rolling again.
I had the opportunity to meet professional pinstriper “Wild Bill” with Pelton Pinstriping & Artwork. Bill is a member of Legends of Pinstriping and has been doing this for many years. He has been to car shows and motorcycle rallies all over the US. He has met interesting people throughout his career and stated “I love what I do.” He was worked for people like Willie Nelson on his Ranch.
Bill said that he used to be called “Wild Bill”, but settles for “Mild Bill” these days. Bellow is an interview with Bill.
Check back to stay updated with the car show.
Professional Pinstriper” Mild Bill Pelton”
Donnie-Smith.com An interview with professional pin striper “Mild Bill Pelton.” Bill mentioned that he love this type of work and has done it for many years. He has done work for people like Willy Nelson at his ranch several times. Bill is a member of Legends of Pinstriping.