Apply For a Digital Desk Copy

Please fill out this form to apply for a free educator’s account. This account will give you access to site resources that are restricted to educators. Some of the resources are:

  • Digital Desk Copy for “Technology Guide for Today’s Automotive Technician” – You will have access to a download link for a PDF version of this book. This version is identical to the printed book except it has a light watermark in the background.
  • Instructional Support Materials -  A comprehensive set of instructional support material is under development and will be available by the Summer Semester of 2011. This will include items such as: supplemental multimedia and a test bank.
  • Educator’s Online Community – This forum-based resource will support the open exchange of information among automotive educators. The focus will be on teaching with technology.
  • Digital Technology Professional Development – Professional development will be available at no cost to automotive educators. Learn how to develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN) by using tools such as; RSS feeds, social bookmarking services, advanced searching techniques, etc.

  • Credentials Section

    In this section please provide at least one piece of information that can validate your position in the automotive education profession.
  • An email address ending in ".edu" (or any other domain that is obviously a school) is one choice.
  • A faculty directory (or any other web page that can confirm you involvement in automotive education) is another choice.
  • Uploading a document is yet another choice for verification. File formats accepted are pdf, doc, docx, jpg, and png.
  • You may optionally provide any additional information that you wish in this text box.
    All resources made available to site users with an Educational Account is strictly for professional development and evaluation. A monthly newsletter will be sent to members of this group; however, each newsletter contains a link to stop the mailings at any point.