Technology Education Association of Illinois - TEAI

07/29/2026

If you, or someone you know, is looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity, Homer School District 33C is hiring a 1.0 FTE Industrial Technology Teacher at Homer Junior High School for the 2026–2027 school year!

📍 Location: Homer Glen, Illinois (Southwest Suburbs of Chicago)

As a teacher at Homer Junior High, I can honestly say it is a wonderful place to work. We have supportive administrators, collaborative colleagues, and great students. Our district values hands-on learning and provides teachers with the opportunity to make a real impact on students every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys teaching Industrial Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Woodworking, Design, or other hands-on STEM and technical education courses to middle school students.

If you’re interested—or know someone who would be a great fit—please consider applying or sharing this opportunity with your network.

Apply here:
https://www.applitrack.com/homerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Middle+School+Teaching&AppliTrackJobId=1767&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

If you have any questions about the school, district, or community, feel free to send me a message. I’d be happy to share my experiences and help answer any questions.

Thank you for helping us spread the word!

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07/01/2026

TEAI members attended Educators day at where ISU Professor Dr. Jeritt Williams led a panel entitled "Teaching AI-Enabled Robotics and Automation Without Chasing Technology Fads." The panel featured experts from both academic and industrial settings.

The conference was also attended by TEAI members Troy Blunier, Don Whitman, and Brad Curry and ISU TEC faculty Jordan Osborne, and Dr. Josh Brown.

06/25/2026

The number of images a minute the 5 GigE line scanner can capture is incredible. Limitations to speed are now due more to the speed of the conveyance method. This was definitely not around when I started in industry 30 years ago.

This type of tech is what are students will be heading out into the local manufacturers to design, install, run, and repair.

06/23/2026

Humanoid robots at Automate2026

06/23/2026

Starting to check out the Automate2026 show.

06/23/2026

Heading out to automate 2026 at McCormick Place hope to see some of you there.

06/15/2026

☀️ Summer STEM Tip for Technology Educators: Recharge Your Curriculum Through Real-World Connections! 🔧⚙️

Summer is a great time for educators in Industrial Arts, Industrial Technology, and Engineering Technology to step outside the classroom and gather inspiration for the next generation of hands-on learning.

As you travel, work on projects, visit local industries, or solve everyday problems, look for ways to bring authentic STEM experiences back to your students

06/15/2026

☀️ Summer STEM Tip for Technology Educators: Recharge Your Curriculum Through Real-World Connections! 🔧⚙️

Summer is a great time for educators in Industrial Arts, Industrial Technology, and Engineering Technology to look beyond the classroom and find inspiration for the next generation of hands-on learning.

As you travel, work on projects, visit local businesses, or tackle everyday problems, look for opportunities to bring authentic STEM experiences back to your students:

🔩 Notice the systems around you — How do machines, tools, structures, and processes work? What could be improved?

⚙️ Capture real-world examples — Take photos, collect ideas, and document problems that can become design challenges, labs, or project-based learning activities.

🤖 Connect industry to instruction — Use summer experiences to strengthen lessons in problem-solving, automation, manufacturing, engineering design, and technical skills.

The best STEM lessons often begin with a simple question:
“How does this work, and how could we make it better?”

Use your summer to gather ideas that will inspire curiosity, creativity, and innovation when students return.

Do you have a great idea for a class project? Consider sharing your idea with all of us as a presenter at the ITEC 2026 conference this October. We will be accepting applications for presenters soon.

06/14/2026

Just for fun, post a pic of your favorite CTE related T-Shirt?

06/13/2026

I’m about a week behind but still want to give this a mention. Senate Bill 3070 has passed. This bipartisan legislation allows high school students to take Career Technical Education (CTE) classes as an alternative to the 2-year foreign language mandate starting in 2028.

Small and Midsize Manufacturers Urge Governor to Sign SB 3070 into LawSCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, the Illinois House gave final passage to Senate Bill 3070, bipartisan legislation that would allow high school students to take Career Technical Education (CTE) classes as an alternative to the 2-year for...