For the very definition of what's new and cutting edge, look no further than Popular Science. Covering the latest developments in electronics, communications, cars, tools, aviation, space exploration, science, energy, photography and technology, this magazine is an indispensable resource for those who want to keep up with our ever-changing world. Popular Science magazine is the "What's New" magazine of science and technology. Covering the latest developments in cars, electronics, communications, tools, energy, aviation, science, space exploration, you'll find fascinating articles and much more.
Educational technology is not new. Almost as long as there have been teachers, there have been instructional tools to help students learn. Clay slates, the abacus, pencils and pens, typewriters, overhead projectors, computers, and finally, the internet, mobile phones, and social networks- there has been an ever accelerating cycle of innovation in teaching tools, yet the classroom challenges have remained essentially the same: how do we ‘reach’ our students? How can we challenge them and motivate them to think for themselves? How can we use the tools at our disposal to improve the classroom experience?
In this compilation of projects and plans from Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine, veteran craftsman Mark Ripley puts 20 years’ worth of practical tips, refreshing ideas, and innovative approaches on the page. The 24 fully-diagrammed and illustrated designs here offer something to furniture-makers of all abilities, from a simple dining-room table to the more complex breakfront bookcase. And these projects don’t require a lavishly-equipped shop: each design requires little more than a bench, a small bandsaw, two or three portable power tools, and a basic kit of hand tools.
