JD Information Technology

After a month of computers with Duane we have 28 students certified in Service Advisor. The new computers were a great improvement. We connected to tractors and combines and practiced our diagnostic skills. We finished the class with some Features and Benefits presentations in the auditorium. I hope everyone had as much fun as I did.

 

The Long Awaited 7R Has Arrived!

Just in time for the John Deere Information Technology and John Deere Hydraulics I classes the 7200R IVT tractor has arrived. Tyler was pretty excited to check this one in.

Electric I Class Seems to Require A Lot of Studying

We have been spending some time chasing electrons around the shop and some of them are found in computers. You gotta love those DLM's.

Electric 1 Class

We about half done with Electric 1 class and one of the things we discuss is electrical safety. I beleive that most have a good understanding of circuit protection by now and I think that we have all figured out that a 14 gauge wire will not handle 500 amps.

Electric Web Sites

Here are some test sites for practice electrical tests and tutorials. Have Fun!

http://www.autoshop101.com/

http://www.autoshop101.com/tests/intest2.html

http://www.linnbenton.edu/auto/electric/ford/

http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/sims.php?sim=Circuit_Construction_Kit_DC_Only

More OJT Visits

Two more days and the OJT visits are done.

Instructor Training 2011

We will be heading to Waterloo for a week of instructor training next week. Training includes AMS, Service Advisor Remote and 7R’s and I’m sure it will be an intense week.

Fundamentals 2011

Here is a quick picture overview of the John Deere Safety and Fundamentals class.

On The Road Again

I started making the rounds to visit the second year students On The Job. I have about 900 miles this week.

Rest in Pieces

The combine teardown is nearly completed so its time to post some more pictures.