The workshop will also focus on the enhancement of instructional classroom techniques. Maximizing learning with PowerPoint, student recruitment, designing curriculum and instructional materials for adult learners, using simulation software for teaching HVACR troubleshooting, and distance learning using technology are some of the classroom skill topics to be discussed.

In addition, the following companies/organizations will be exhibiting at the 2007 HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop: the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA); the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI); Building Performance Institute (BPI); Council of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Educators (CARE); Carrier; Copper Development Association; Delta Faucet Co.; Emerson Climate Technologies; Ferris State University; Fieldpiece; Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA); GE/Regal Beloit; Hydro Delta; InSinkErator; Lennox; North American Technician Excellence (NATE); NIBCO Inc.; Pennsylvania College of Technology; Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC); Prentice Hall; Rheem; Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES); Thomson Delmar Learning; and Trane.

Lodging and registration costs are $166 plus tax per night for a single room, which also includes all educational sessions, meals, and refreshment breaks. For those not staying at the National Conference Center, the cost to attend is $60 plus tax each day, which includes all educational sessions, meals and refreshment breaks.

The 2007 HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop is sponsored by ACCA; ARI; CARE; GAMA; Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI); NATE; PHCC Educational Foundation; RSES; and SkillsUSA.

To register for the 2007 workshop, contact ARI at 703-524-8800 or www.ari.org.

Publication date: 11/06/2006