Jon Weger

Lucky guy with an amazing wife and kids. New CTE Teacher, maker of things and content creator.

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

Your welcome. Everyday doing this is a joy. All of these things are very true... especially among CTE focusing students.

[Illinois State Board of Education @ISBEnews]

Career & Technical Education improves academic performance, increases graduation rates, and prepares students for postsecondary success. It gives kids a good look into their future. Thank you to all our CTE educators!

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

@JonSalaban Thanks Jon! It's attached to a Funex unit on the other side of the room. It works great! Not the least expensive solution but works great for spaces where exterior ventilation isn't an option.

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

Finished up the custom resin #3dprinter cabinet for my engineering/design classroom. I made the cabinet, doors and such from scratch in the Woodshop and it incorporates numerous #3dprinted parts that were designed by students in #Inventor and #Fusion.

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

The @Phrozen3D Sonic Mega 8KS looks nice in its new home!

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

Last day of summer break! spent some time in the Woodshop today to get cracking on the cabinet for my large format resin printer and print cleaning machine. I upped the width a bit so that I can fit and Ender-sized printer in there for abs printing. it's 48"x30"x30". #3Dprinting

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

@dailystem @PLTWorg Finishing up today too. Nice job!

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

Hey, that's me! 🤣 Thanks @gcampmfg for helping bring some amazing tech and learning into our #robotics classroom!

[GCAMP @gcampmfg]

This past January, @jonweger, a Hampshire High School teacher, tweeted, "It’s going to be a fun semester thanks to GCAMP and their generous grant!”

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@CUSD300 @AnninRobotics

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

@MrDuensing_lhs @VEXRobotics Dang Scott, I just requested mine last week! Awesome!

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

@Phrozen3D Sonic Mega 8ks first impression....gah damn it's huge! Nice print so far, who needs a calibration print...or to level the build plate?!? Right out of the box it's ready to work!

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

Over 40 @Certiport #AutodeskCertifiedUser credentials earned by students this semester. Very proud of my students and looking forward to seeing how well they all do with Fusion360 next year as we start @PLTWorg!

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

Ah, a senior prank which didn't involve releasing gerbils into a restroom. Geoff apparently also used AutoCAD to create his message as well. Double win.

[Elgin Sweeper @elginsweeper]

It's #WeldingWednesday, so let's talk about how Elgin Sweeper is supporting the next generation of Welders. Last summer local high school students spent some time at our facility learning and improving their welding skills. We continue to encourage future welders. #TradesMatter

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

Helped to choose out new #3dprinters for our district to replace Ender3V2s. Went with the Ender3 V3 KE and currently torture testing it. Look at the nice print in ABS..not bad at all. It was nice of the previous teacher to make an ABS enclosure too. @Creality3dprint

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

Had an opportunity to attend a field trip with some of our amazing #welding students yesterday at @elginsweeper. Students got to check out all aspects of the manufacturing process, gain more insight into welding careers, and connect classroom learning. @D300CTE @KaneSystem

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

Clearly the dog and cat won't let it go that easily...

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

You might be a #CTE teacher if your planning time involves a run to the hardware store for PVC pipe and synthetic grass.

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

So, next year will certainly be eventful!
-start @PLTWorg IED course
-start teaching 3 #DualCredit courses through @ElginCommColl
-Teach #Robotics I and II stacked
-Teach Small Engines for the first time

Five preps.....going to be a fun one! Looking forward to it!

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

@porterpltw1 Just put it in your back pocket for next time. We've only got 20 years to go. Ha ha.

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

Doesn't look too exciting yet. In a few hours it will make for great and safe photo ops!

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

The best part was spending an entire period sharing a cool experience with students and just talking to them OUTSIDE of the classroom. I learned a lot today too!

[Jon Weger @jonweger]

All right! It looked pretty cool and since we have no leaves on trees yet it was a nice way to show off the effect. Great time hanging out with a couple of classes today using some devices students made in CAD and Engineering classes.