Comments on: Student Teaching Week 1: Into the lions mouth http://www.northlander.org/journal/archives/2006/01/28/student-teaching-week-1-into-the-lions-mouth/ Writings on web design and higher education from Missoula, MT Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:42:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Dan Bowling http://www.northlander.org/journal/archives/2006/01/28/student-teaching-week-1-into-the-lions-mouth/#comment-15 Dan Bowling Tue, 14 Feb 2006 01:59:45 +0000 http://www.northlander.org/journal/archives/2006/01/28/student-teaching-week-1-into-the-lions-mouth/#comment-15 <strong>Laurie:</strong> It looks like this new bike is much higher quality, and I see it probably doesn't have the problem with the generator moving around as much on the tire either. I am glad programs like KEEP exist, they are such an asset to teachers who want to go the extra mile, but simply don't have the time or money to do projects like that. Laurie: It looks like this new bike is much higher quality, and I see it probably doesn’t have the problem with the generator moving around as much on the tire either. I am glad programs like KEEP exist, they are such an asset to teachers who want to go the extra mile, but simply don’t have the time or money to do projects like that.

]]> By: Laurie Hoffmann http://www.northlander.org/journal/archives/2006/01/28/student-teaching-week-1-into-the-lions-mouth/#comment-14 Laurie Hoffmann Mon, 13 Feb 2006 14:41:10 +0000 http://www.northlander.org/journal/archives/2006/01/28/student-teaching-week-1-into-the-lions-mouth/#comment-14 I've seen the polarity problem with the Energy Bikes before. I'm glad you were able to get it working. KEEP does have Energy Bikes, but they also have a Pedal Power. They call it the "Pedal Power Energy Bike," which can be confusing. The Pedal Power is a maintenance-free design that doesn't break or have wiring problems. The photo on the KEEP web link shows the Pedal Power. KEEP will have their Pedal Power at the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair in the Educator's Tent this summer if you would like to see it. I’ve seen the polarity problem with the Energy Bikes before. I’m glad you were able to get it working. KEEP does have Energy Bikes, but they also have a Pedal Power. They call it the “Pedal Power Energy Bike,” which can be confusing. The Pedal Power is a maintenance-free design that doesn’t break or have wiring problems. The photo on the KEEP web link shows the Pedal Power. KEEP will have their Pedal Power at the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair in the Educator’s Tent this summer if you would like to see it.

]]> By: Dan Bowling http://www.northlander.org/journal/archives/2006/01/28/student-teaching-week-1-into-the-lions-mouth/#comment-13 Dan Bowling Mon, 13 Feb 2006 04:43:54 +0000 http://www.northlander.org/journal/archives/2006/01/28/student-teaching-week-1-into-the-lions-mouth/#comment-13 <strong>Laurie</strong>: Late last week we figured out how to get it to work (meters and all), but thank you for the reference. The bike we have happens to be a KEEP bike, but it seems no one is designated to maintain it. We had to rewire much of it, as many of the polarities were wrong. The Keep Program is great, and the material that they supply to the K-12 program is a true asset to WI. Laurie: Late last week we figured out how to get it to work (meters and all), but thank you for the reference. The bike we have happens to be a KEEP bike, but it seems no one is designated to maintain it. We had to rewire much of it, as many of the polarities were wrong.

The Keep Program is great, and the material that they supply to the K-12 program is a true asset to WI.

]]> By: Laurie Hoffmann http://www.northlander.org/journal/archives/2006/01/28/student-teaching-week-1-into-the-lions-mouth/#comment-12 Laurie Hoffmann Mon, 13 Feb 2006 03:52:17 +0000 http://www.northlander.org/journal/archives/2006/01/28/student-teaching-week-1-into-the-lions-mouth/#comment-12 It is unclear whether you and Mr. Nemac were able to fix the Energy Bike. You might be able to borrow a working bicycle-powered generator display from the K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) here in Wisconsin. They have a "Pedal Power" display that is designed to take the kind of beating that kids and teachers dish out without breaking. Their web link is below. http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/keep/Resources/Teaching_Resources/HandsonResources/PedalPower.htm It is unclear whether you and Mr. Nemac were able to fix the Energy Bike. You might be able to borrow a working bicycle-powered generator display from the K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) here in Wisconsin. They have a “Pedal Power” display that is designed to take the kind of beating that kids and teachers dish out without breaking. Their web link is below.
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/keep/Resources/Teaching_Resources/HandsonResources/PedalPower.htm

]]> By: Dan Bowling http://www.northlander.org/journal/archives/2006/01/28/student-teaching-week-1-into-the-lions-mouth/#comment-5 Dan Bowling Tue, 31 Jan 2006 01:03:29 +0000 http://www.northlander.org/journal/archives/2006/01/28/student-teaching-week-1-into-the-lions-mouth/#comment-5 I know, I wrote that when I was very tired, so I guess it will just have to live that way. I will try to be better about it soon. I know, I wrote that when I was very tired, so I guess it will just have to live that way. I will try to be better about it soon.

]]> By: Carol Bowling http://www.northlander.org/journal/archives/2006/01/28/student-teaching-week-1-into-the-lions-mouth/#comment-4 Carol Bowling Mon, 30 Jan 2006 15:10:19 +0000 http://www.northlander.org/journal/archives/2006/01/28/student-teaching-week-1-into-the-lions-mouth/#comment-4 I love that you are doing this journaling, Dan. You and others may find this very valuable in the future. However, do be diligent about your spelling and punctuation, especially now that you are running in the circles of the educated. (durring sb during; energy intensive sb energy-intensive) Please forgive the comments, but you know how I am! Love you, you cute 23-year-old! I love that you are doing this journaling, Dan. You and others may find this very valuable in the future. However, do be diligent about your spelling and punctuation, especially now that you are running in the circles of the educated. (durring sb during; energy intensive sb energy-intensive) Please forgive the comments, but you know how I am! Love you, you cute 23-year-old!

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