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|18 May 2000
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|Arra D. Yeghiayan, Matthew R. Parker, Marco DeBlois, Rene Melancon
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This application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/205,045 titled Socketless Probe and filed May 18, 2000.
The present invention relates to probes that are used in printed circuit board test fixtures and more particularly, to a socketless, leaktight replaceable probe for use in a test fixture.
It is known to provide testing fixtures for printed circuits boards (PCBs) and the like, for testing the integrity of the electrical connectivity of the circuit boards. A conventional embodiment of a testing apparatus is shown in FIG. 1, and includes a fixed, stationary substantially horizontal probe plate 10 and an overlying vertically spaced movable top plate 12. Top plate 12 is linked to probe plate 10 by means of a peripheral elastomeric spacer 14 which allows top plate 12 to vertically move towards probe plate 10 upon a vacuum being created inside the sealed enclosure formed by probe plate 10, spacer 14, top plate 12, and an overlying pressure plate (not shown) sealingly engaging the upper face of top plate 12. The downward movement of top plate 12 is accomplished by elastomeric spacer 14 partly collapsing under the movable top plate 12 being sucked downwards by the vacuum.
Top plate 12 holds on its upper surface a printed circuit board 18 which is securely anchored thereto by the above-mentioned pressure plate upon the vacuum being created. Circuit board 18 is spaced from top plate 12 by means of rigid spacers 20, 22 and is aligned, relative to probe plate 10, by means of a number of alignment rods 16 which are fixedly attached to probe plate 10 and which upwardly extend through and loosely engage respective vertically registering channels 23 provided in top plate 12 to engage alignment holes provided in circuit board 18.
A number of tapered channels 24 extend transversely through top plate 12, with a test probe 26 being located under and vertically registering with each channel 24. Each test probe 26 is fixedly attached to probe plate 10 in a manner described hereinafter, and vertically extends above and below probe plate 10. Top plate channels 24 further vertically register with electrical contact points 28 to be tested on printed circuit board 18 upon engagement with the probe tip of the test probe 26. Thus, upon top plate 12 moving downward, the probe tip of the test probe 26 abuts the selected contact point 28 to be tested on the printed circuit board 18. Through the instrumentality of known software, electric current is transmitted sequentially through selected probes to test the integrity of the electrical connectivity of the printed circuit board 18.
The probes 26 of known construction are removably inserted in a sleeve (socket) 30 fixedly anchored to the probe plate 10. Sleeve 30 in turn is connected to a computer-controlled circuit which allows electrical current to be selectively transmitted therethrough. Probe 26 includes a tube in which a plunger is vertically movable under the bias of a spring, between a lower and an upper limit position. The plunger, the tube and the sleeve are all electrically connected to each other, for allowing the electric current to be transmitted to the printed circuit board. The movable plunger is continuously biased upwardly, and is downwardly forced against the bias of the spring when the printed circuit board downwardly moves against the upper tips of the probes when the vacuum is created inside the sealed enclosure. The purpose of providing a probe which is distinct from its holding sleeve is that the probe has a limited life span, and will thus have to be changed after a certain number of uses because of wear.
Three important problems exist with the above-described conventional circuit board testing apparatus:
a) The first problem is that the stationary sleeves holding the probes prevent the use of more sturdy probes for any given probe spacing. In fact, the contact points of the probes on the printed circuit boards are closely adjacent to one another, and thus the probes need to be positioned in a closely adjacent fashion. This is becoming more and more important as the miniaturization of the printed circuit boards evolves. Thus, if the contact points of the probes on a printed circuit board are very close to one another, probes of a smaller diameter need to be used to allow the probes to be positioned closer to each other. Since the sleeves carrying the probes have a larger diameter than the probes themselves, circuit board contact points which are closer to one another require sleeves of smaller diameter, and consequently probes of even smaller diameter. Probes having a very small diameter are less sturdy and more prone to accidental breakage.
b) The second problem is that the vertical alignment of the probe tips with their respective registering circuit board contact points is in practice not always achieved. Indeed, when inserting the probes inside their respective sleeves, a certain vertical angular offset may occur. The top plate channels are tapered to promote self-alignment of the probes therein; however, the probe tips may still be slightly misaligned when they protrude beyond their respective channels in the space between the top plate and the printed circuit board. The consequence of this misalignment is that the probe tips may be allowed to contact the printed circuit board in a slightly offset fashion relative to their intended respective contact points, which may result in electric current not being transmitted to the circuit board. Thus, the testing software could falsely indicate a connection error.
c) The third problem also relates to a possible misalignment between the probe tips and their corresponding intended circuit board contact points, due to the fact that the alignment rods, which are used to position the circuit board, are fixed to the probe plate. Indeed, it is possible that a misalignment of the top plate relative to the probe plate may result in the top plate through-channels being laterally offset relative to their corresponding underlying probes, since the circuit board position is determined by the alignment roads which are integrally attached to the probe plate, while the position of the through-channels depends on the position of the top plate. If the through-channels are laterally offset relative to their corresponding probes, then certain probes may be laterally deflected by the edges of their corresponding through-channels when the top plate is lowered, which may result in the tips of these deflected probes abutting against the circuit board aside from their intended position. Again, the testing software would then detect a connection error on the printed circuit board where there is none.
Reference is here also made to U.S. Pat. No. 4,885,533 assigned to the assignee of the present application which discloses a probe which, in use, is firmly engaged in an electrically conductive socket mounted tightly in a dielectric plate of a PCB testing fixture.
In accordance with the present invention an improved probe and connector are disclosed that are adapted for use in a printed circuit board test fixture. The probe includes a conductive tubular housing or body and a conductive plunger that is contained and movable within the housing. The plunger includes a contact tip that extends out one end of the housing. The plunger and tip are urged to a normally outward position by a bias force created by a coil spring disposed within the housing. At the opposing end of the probe from the contact tip, the probe end defines a bore that is suitable sized to receive a cooperative pin located at one end of a connector.
The connector includes a tubular body that may be mounted in a through-hole within a fixture plate. The connector may be fixedly retained within the fixture plate via an annular barb or a plurality of annular beads located on the tubular body. In a preferred embodiment, the connector includes the connector pin at one end and a terminal of a desired configuration at the opposing end. The terminal may include a wire-wrap pin, a crimp type terminal for crimp attachment to a wire, or a spring loaded plunger for wireless conductive engagement with an electrical contact such as is located on a printed circuit board. The connector pin receiving end of the probe may contain one or more detents for retaining in the end to retain the probe on the connector once the connector pin is disposed in assembled relation with the probe bore.
Additionally, the connector includes a tapered portion between the connector pin and the connector body. The tapered portion increases in diameter from the connector pin to the connector body so that an air tight seal is created between the probe and the connector upon seating of the pin receiving end of the probe over the connector pin.
Other features, aspects and advantages of the presently disclosed probe and connector will be apparent from the Detailed Description of the Invention that follows.
The invention will be more fully understood by reference to the following Detailed Description of the Invention in conjunction with the drawings, of which:
FIG. 1 is a schematic side elevation showing a prior art circuit board testing fixture;
FIG. 2 is a schematic elevation showing a circuit board testing fixture according to the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional side elevation of a sleeveless testing probe according to the present invention;
FIG. 4 is an under view of the probe of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is an elevation of one embodiment of connector for connecting and supporting the probe of FIGS. 3;
FIG. 6 is a sectional elevation of an alternative embodiment to the connector of FIG. 5;
FIG. 7 is an illustrative arrangement showing various probe and connector implementations;
FIG. 8 is a partial side view of the probe plunger of FIG. 3 illustrating alternative embodiments of probe tips that may be employed;
FIG. 9 is a schematic side elevation illustrating one embodiment of a connector for use with the test probe depicted in FIG. 3; and
FIG. 10 is a schematic side elevation illustrating another embodiment of a connector for use with the test probe depicted in FIG. 3.
The entire disclosure of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/205,045 titled Socketless Probe and filed May 18, 2000 is hereby incorporated by reference.
FIG. 2 depicts a circuit board testing fixture 40 with a probe and one embodiment of probe connector in accordance with the present invention. A testing fixture 40 includes a movable dielectric top plate 42 provided with a number of bores 44 which transversely extend through the top plate 42. These will be detailed hereinafter. Testing fixture 40 further comprises a dielectric intermediate alignment plate 46 which is spaced from top plate 42 by a peripheral elastomeric spacer 48 of known construction. A dielectric lower probe plate 52 is located spaced under intermediate plate 46 by a rigid peripheral wall 54. A printed circuit board 58 to be tested is installed so as to rest on the top surface of top plate 42 and is properly positioned relative to top plate 42 by means of alignment rods 60, 62 which protrude from and are fixed to top plate 42 and which engage holes (not shown) in printed circuit board 58. As known in the art, a pressure plate 64 is positioned spacedly over printed circuit board 58, plate 64 being supported by a rigid peripheral wall 66 provided with an underlying peripheral elastomeric pad 70. Downwardly projecting fingers 74, 76 are integrally carried by an intermediate portion of pressure plate 64.
A number of testing probes 78 (only one testing probe being shown in FIG. 2) are provided on testing fixture 40. Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, each testing probe 78 comprises a gold clad electrically conductive hollow tube 80 which is engaged by a vertically slidable gold-plated electrically conductive plunger 82 continuously upwardly biased by a coil spring 84. Plunger 82 has a gold-plated probe tip 85 and is provided at its intermediate portion with an annular shoulder 86 which abuts a complementary upper annular seat 88, adjacent the upper end of tube 80, to prevent plunger 82 from moving beyond an upper limit position under the bias of spring 84. Between the seat 88 and the open end 89 of the tube 80, through which the plunger 82 extends to the tip 85, is a reduced diameter elongate retaining and sliding bearing region 90 produced by swaging or rolling the tube 80 radially inwardly against a reduced diameter outer portion 91 of the plunger 82 connecting the annular shoulder 86 with the tip 85. This bearing region 90 has a close clearance with the outer portion 91 to provide excellent tolerance to side loading forces and smooth long life reciprocal axial movement of the plunger 82 against the bias of the spring 84 with no edges or corners to contact, scrape and wear the plunger 82. Additionally, the swaging or rolling of the tube 80 against the outer portion 91 of the plunger 82 produces the desired clearance between the bearing region 90 and the outer portion 91 as a result of material spring back (hysteresis) following the swaging or rolling operation.
Tube 80 also has a lower annular spring seat 92 against which rests the lower end of spring 84. Plunger 82 preferably has an inclined lower surface 93 which is engaged by the upper end of spring 84, to simultaneously bias plunger 82 upwardly and radially against tube 80 to ensure a reliable electrical connection between plunger 82 and tube 80. The lower end of tube 80 comprises an axial bore 94 for sealed resilient connection between tube 80 and a connector 96 (see FIG. 5) providing good electric transmissibility and probe support.
FIG. 2 show that probe 78 is carried by a connector 96 fixedly anchored in probe plate 52, and more particularly that connector 96 engages bore 94, as will be detailed hereinafter. Moreover, probe 78, and more particularly tube 80, extends through intermediate plate 46 in a registering guiding channel 81 provided therein.
A sealed enclosure is formed between lower probe plate 52 and pressure plate 64, with channels 81 and 44 providing for fluid communication the areas between plates 52, 46, 42 and 64. A vacuum port (not shown) is provided in probe plate 52, to allow a vacuum to be created in the sealed enclosure.
In use, a vacuum is created in the sealed enclosure, wherein the elastomeric peripheral spacer 48 will gradually collapse to allow top plate 42 to downwardly move towards intermediate plate 46 for the probe tips 85 to come into contact with selected registering contact points on printed circuit board 58; and wherein the peripheral elastomeric pad 70 will also collapse to allow pressure plate 64 to move towards top plate 42 whereby the fingers 74, 76 of pressure plate 64 will abut against and firmly support printed circuit board 58 against the upward bias of the numerous probe plungers 82.
The guiding channels 81 provided in intermediate plate 46 will correctly vertically align probes 78 SO that they register with the contact points on circuit board 58 which they are intended to contact. Moreover, the top plate throughbores 44 also promote proper self-alignment of probes 78 relative to the corresponding circuit board contact points. Indeed, the top plate bores 44 each have a lower portion 44 a of increased diameter, which allows the corresponding probe tip 85 to engage the bore 44 even if the probe tip is slightly misaligned; a tapered intermediate neck portion 44 b, which allows the probe tip orientation to be corrected if it is slightly misaligned; and an elongate upper portion 44 c which extends up to the printed circuit board 58 and which has a diameter to guide the corresponding probe tip 85 to the circuit board contact point.
Additionally, the fact that circuit board 58 rests directly on top plate 42 and is positioned thereon by means of the alignment rods 60, 62 which are fixedly attached to the top plate 42, ensures that the contact points of circuit board 58 which are intended to come into contact with respective probe tips 85, will be properly aligned relative to the top plate bores 44. Thus, in view of these improvements over prior art devices, misalignment of the probe tips 85 relative to their corresponding intended circuit board contact points is very unlikely, if not almost completely obviated.
Also, according to the invention, the testing probe 78 is not installed in a socket or sleeve, as with prior art devices. Indeed, probe 78 engages a connector 96 directly, through the instrumentality of its axial bore 94. The intermediate plate guiding channel 81 allows vertical alignment of the probe to be achieved even though no elongate supporting socket or sleeve is present.
The axial bore 94 is an elongate cylindrical bore defined by a cylindrical tubular extension 98 of the tube 80 opposite the elongate bearing 90. The tubular extension 98 extends from an annular shoulder forming the spring seat 92 and is coaxial with the longitudinal axis 99 of the tube 80, spring 84 and plunger 82. The tubular extension 98 defines a circular connector pin receiving opening 100 which is itself defined by a smooth circular inner edge 101.
The tubular extension 98, as with the bearing region 90, is integral with the remainder of the tube 80 and may be formed by rolling or swaging.
At least one detent 102 is pressed or stamped inwardly into the wall of the extension 98 intermediate the length of the extension 98 between the shoulder for the spring seat 92 and the opening 100. Preferably there are three such detents 102 evenly spaced about the circumference of the extension and in a plane normal to the axis 99. The detents 102 do not perforate the tubular extension 98.
Alternatively, the one or more detents can be provided in a separate tube, rather than the extension of the main tube.
Referring now to FIG. 5, a first embodiment of connector 96 is described. The connector 96 is gold plated, electrically conductive and includes a connector pin 103 terminating in an annular curved tip, to facilitate entry into probe bore 94 (FIG. 3) through opening 100 and a parallel portion 104 to closely fit within the probe bore 94 and to engage the detent(s) 102 to resiliently and firmly, but removably, support and retain the probe 78 on the connector 96 in good electrical contact therewith.
The inner end of pin 103 remote from the curved tip terminates with an annular taper 105 sized to sealingly engage the smooth circular edge 101 of the probe extension opening 100 when the connector pin 103 is fully engaged in the bore 94.
The connector pin 103 is connected to a wire-wrap pin 109 by way of a plate connector portion 106 sized to extend through plate 52 (FIG. 2) and to be fixedly mounted in a circular opening extending through the plate 52. The fixed mounting is, as shown, by an interference fit aided by an annular plate engaging ridge 107. Alternative fixed mountings could be provided by splines on the portion 106, the use of adhesives, molding-in, etc., as would be well known to those skilled in this technology.
A positive stop flange 108 is designed to control the degree of insertion of the connector 96 into the plate 52.
Typically, by way of example, for a probe having an O.D. of 0.054 inch, the bore 94 has an I.D. of 0.0265 inch and the pin 103 has a parallel portion 104 with an O.D. of 0.025±0.0003 inch, a taper 105 increasing from the parallel portion 104 to a maximum O.D. of 0.028±0.001 inch with an included angle of 15±2 degrees. Probes of these dimensions with sleeve mounting would require probe spacing in a fixture of 0.100 inch, whereas with the present invention a center spacing for the probes without sleeves may be reduced to 0.075 inch. Similarly, center to center reductions apply also to probes of other sizes.
FIG. 6 illustrates a second embodiment of connector 97. In this embodiment features common with those of the first embodiment of connector will not be described again. The connector 97 is a two-part assembly for connecting an insulated wire 110 to the probe 78 by way of a gold plated electrically conducting pin 111 externally similar to pin 103 but hollow to receive the electrical conductor 112 of the wire 110 which is crimped at 113 in the hollow interior of the pin 111 to provide good electrical interconnection. A polyester (nylon) sleeve 114 is attached to the pin 111 by an annular protrusion 115 on an extension of the pin 111. The sleeve 114 covers the junction of the pin 111 and the insulation 116 of the wire 110 and provides for the fixed engagement of the connector 97 in a circular opening in plate 52.
The connector(s) 96, 97 are sealingly engaged with the plate 52 to provide an air tight mounting such that air and any contaminants cannot be drawn through the fixture or the body of the probe when a vacuum is applied during a testing phase.
FIG. 7 illustrates a variety of probe arrangements providing differing probe heights achieved by varying the length of protruding outer portions 91 of the plungers 82 and/or the axial length of the stop flange 108 of the connectors 96 (or 97). Additionally, this figure shows two connectors 117, the ends 118 of which include wireless terminations for engaging a printed circuit test board. An exemplary connector that provides a wireless termination is illustrated in greater detail in FIG. 10 and is discussed below.
The probe 78 may be provided with a probe tip of configurations that differ from the probe tip 85 depicted in FIG. 3. Referring to FIG. 8, exemplary alternative probe tips are shown. For example, a spherical probe tip 130, a spear probe tip 132 or a chisel probe tipe 134 may be provided on the end of the plunger 91 intended to contact the printed circuit board 58. Probe tips of other configurations may also be used.
Referring to FIG. 9 an alternative embodiment of a connector 140 having a wirewrap pin termination is depicted installed in the lower probe plate 52. The connector 140 includes a connector pin 142, a plate connector portion 144 and an annular tapered portion 146 between the connector pin 142 and the plate connector portion 144. Additionally, the connector 140 includes a wire wrap pin 148 at the opposite end of the plate connector portion 144 from the connector pin 142. Two annular beads 150 are provided on the plate connector portion 144. The diameter of the annular beads 150 is specified to provide an interference fit with the respective hole in the lower probe plate 52. Upon insertion of the connector 140 within the respective hole in the probe plate 52, the annular beads 150 secure the connector within the probe plate 52 and maintain vertical alignment of the connector 140 within the probe plate 52.
Referring to FIG. 10 a further embodiment of a connector 160 that provides a wireless termination is depicted both with a printed circuit board 162 present beneath the connector 160 and absent beneath the connector 160. The connector 160, in one embodiment, is fabricated in first and second connector portions 164 and 166 respectively. The first portion 164 includes a connector pin 168 for insertion within the axial bore 94 of the testing probe 78 (FIG. 3). Additionally, the first portion includes a body 170 and the connector pin 168 extends from one end of the body 170. A tapered annulus is provided between the connector pin 168 and the body 170 to provide a seal when the connector pin 168 is disposed within the axial bore 94 as discussed hereinabove. An axial bore 174 is provided in the end of the first portion 164 opposite the connector pin 168 to receive a cooperative mating pin 176 at one end of the second portion 166 of the connector 160. The mating pin 176 extends from one end of a tube 178. A probe 180 having a probe tip 182 is disposed within the tube 178 and is urged outward via a coiled bias spring (not shown). As shown in the connector 160 on the left in FIG. 10, the probe is disposed in an extended position the absence of the printed circuit board. As shown in the connector 160 on the right of FIG. 10, the probe tip 182 is urged into contact with the printed circuit board 162 so as to make an electrical connection with a contact point located on the printed circuit board 162. The first connector portion 164 includes two annular beads 184 for securing the first connector portion 164 within the lower probe plate 52 and maintaining vertical alignment of the connector 160 within the probe plate 52.
While the connector 160 is illustrated as being fabricated in first and second portions 164 and 166, in an alternative embodiment, a connector that permits wireless termination may be fabricated as a component that includes a tubular body portion having a connector pin at one end that is sized for insertion within the axial bore 94 of the testing probe 78. A probe is disposed within the tubular body and includes a probe tip that extends from the end of the body opposite the connector pin. A plurality of annular beads may be provided on the body to secure the connector within the lower probe plate 52. In this manner, the electrical connection between the mating pin 176 and the bore 174 of the first connector portion 164 depicted in FIG. 10 is eliminated.
An advantage of the presently described probe and connector is that no sleeves or sockets are used for holding and vertically aligning the probes. Indeed, the probes are positioned on their corresponding connectors which engage detents in the probe that resiliently and releasably hold and support the probe. This prevents the probes from being accidentally released e.g. during assembly of the fixture. Moreover, the intermediate plate allows the probes to be substantially vertically aligned. The absence of the probe-carrying sockets or sleeves allow the use of probes of larger diameters, for a given required probe spacing, which will consequently be more sturdy and less likely to be accidentally damaged and which will resist wear longer than probes using sleeves or sockets.
Also, the alignment of the probes with their respective contact tips on the printed circuit board is enhanced by the presence of the top plate throughbores which extend from the probe tip up to the printed circuit board, thus preventing the probe tip from being laterally offset and to contact the printed circuit board elsewhere than on its intended contact point thereon. The intermediate plate throughbores, and the fact that the alignment rods are fixed to the top plate instead of the probe plate, also help improve alignment of the probes with their respective intended contact points on the printed circuit board.
It should be noted that the presently disclosed test probes and connectors may be fabricated of any suitable metal such as berylium copper and may be plated with gold or other suitable material to enhance conductivity and/or to reduce corrosion.
It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that modifications to and variations of the above described socketless probe may be made without departing from the inventive concepts described herein. Accordingly, the invention should not be viewed as limited except as by the scope and spirit of the appended claims.
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last week 51.1% Bullish 23.4% bearish. Largest spread since mid sept 2012 top. anyone know the current reading this week?
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Yes, it's right here in the IBDman Gazette. 100% bullish, right at the mother of all tops.
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In light of this study, our attorneys are currently investigating claims on behalf of Zofran users. If your loved one was injured or died after experiencing an abnormal heart rhythm on Zofran, fill out our free case review form today.You may be able to file a claim against the manufacturer to seek compensation for medical bills and other losses.
What is Torsade de Pointes and Why Is It Dangerous?
A person's QT interval is essentially the amount of time it takes for the heart's muscle to contract and recover. When this interval is prolonged, abnormal heart rhythms, including Torsade de Pointes may occur. Torsade de Pointes describes a rare but potentially deadly form of ventricular tachycardia (fast heart rhythm) which can cause fainting or death, as less blood is being supplied to the brain. It can occur without warning and is typically only diagnosed using an electrocardiogram. Left untreated, episodes of Torsade de Pointes can last for more than a minute, resulting in ventricular fibrillation, a heart rhythm problem which causes the ventricles to quiver uselessly instead of pumping blood to vital organs. Ventricular fibrillation can result in sudden death or coma, though those who survive may suffer from nerve problems and/or reduced mental perception.
Which Zofran Users are at Risk for Abnormal Heart Rhythms?
Zofran users who may be at risk for developing Torsade de Points include those taking drugs which prolong the QT intervals and those predisposed to low levels of magnesium and potassium in the blood. Patients with the following underlying conditions may also be at particular risk:
- Congenital long QT syndrome
- Congestive heart failure
- Bradyarrhytmias (slow heartbeat)
- Electrolyte abnormalities
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The Day 'Student Voice' Almost DiedPosted: February 5, 2016 Filed under: Arts, catholic, education, Inspiration, technology | Tags: medialiteracy, mediastudies Leave a comment
Thankfully, I can probably count on one hand the number of times I have been reprimanded during my career in education. But during the late-1990's – at about the time the provincial Conservatives were deep into slashing and burning education and health care budgets – I decided enough was enough.
It was the Harris Tories' threat to kill the stand alone grade 11 media studies course that made it personal and put me over the edge. The death of this course would have meant the end of a golden opportunity for many of my academically challenged students to graduate. You see, that course, for many, represented a chance to earn a '5th English credit' that students needed to graduate with their Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma.
Not only that, the media course contained content (movies, music videos, magazine/tv advertisements etc.) in which most were deeply engaged and immersed on a daily basis. Students who wouldn't dare dream of raising their hand in Algebra or History class – felt at ease and in complete control when analysing a music video or Superbowl TV spot in media class.
Through such a course – they were able to 'pull back the curtain' on pop culture and get a valuable glimpse into how and why various media are able to effectively use marketing and cinematic techniques to construct meaning, manipulate and control an audience.
So upon learning that the government was intent upon gutting the media literacy credit – without consulting teachers or students – I got mad, then I got inspired. What if my students and I actually staged a media event (silent protest) to make others aware of this threat?
I sprang the idea on my students the next day and took a vote to see if they were interested in my plan. All were in favor (by show of hands) of: inviting the local media to our class, wearing black clothing and duct tape across their mouths (both optional – to symbolize that they were silently mourning the fact they had not been consulted in the decision to axe their course). Most of the class time would be spent writing and editing letters to their local MPPs expressing their thoughts at the government's decision.
Of course, once the media arrived and the school's administration discovered what was happening in Redfearn's media class – guess who was summoned to the office and, not surprisingly, 'raked over the coals'?
As I sat sheepishly in front of the admin team of three and endured their rebukes and indignation – I empathized with them. They were completely blind-sided by my actions. Yet, had I tipped them off before hand – I risked having the protest squashed before it began. Their biggest concerns – that they were not consulted and that the 'image of the school' would be adversely affected. Seeing students' mouths bound with duct tape had, I think, something to do with it.
Fortunately, the media coverage was minimal. A segment ran on the local TV station at noon and later that evening (see YouTube video below) and an article with photo did run in the local section of The Record but the admin's fear that pandemonium would be loosed upon the world was unfounded.
Instead, my students actually witnessed the media in action and THEY were part of the process: they took part in media interviews with local reporters, wrote to their elected representatives about how they felt about the government's decision and watched, critiqued, filmed and edited TV and print coverage of their event.
In retrospect, I truly believe it was one of the most powerful learning experiences I and my students had ever been a part of. By taking part in the silent protest, ironically, my students actually found their 'voice'. And isn't that what real learning is all about?
P.S. There was such a ground swell (provincially) from people outraged over the potential loss of the media studies stand alone course – that the Conservative government of the day backed down from its original decision to cut it.
CoMO Seattle 2015: Promises To Keep . . .Posted: September 24, 2015 Filed under: Health, Inspiration | Tags: meningitis como seattle 8 Comments
The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others.Mohandas Gandhi
Led by CoMO president Bruce Langoulant – with a supporting cast of Governing Council members, this year's gathering had its fair share of golden moments under the Seattle sun. Most notable among them were as follows:
Yet it is through tears and sharing the heartache, that meningitis survivors and family members can begin to emerge from the long, dark night of the soul into the hope-filled brilliant light of day.
One of the more bitter-sweet moments of this year's conference involved current CoMO president and Asia Pacific Regional leader, Bruce Langoulant, handing the CoMO leadership baton off to incoming president Chris Head, CEO of the Meningitis Research Foundation UK. Langoulant's personal story of meningitis (2 Lives Two different Outcomes) involving his radiant daughter Ashley – ignited his passion to cultivate, nurture and grow CoMO into the world-class organization it is today.
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Of course, any organization would soon fall apart without the selfless, dedicated individuals who toil behind the scenes – people like Linda Gibbs (Office Manager), Daphne Holt and Sam Rosoman (Marketing and Admin Officer).
As the Seattle sun set on another CoMO Global conference – CoMO members would do well to reflect on a job well done and their pledge to continue the good fight against meningitis in their own regions.
by Michael Redfearn
Secretary, Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada
Secretary, CoMO GC & Americas Regional Representative
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So Many Memories of St. David . . . flowing, like a riverPosted: July 27, 2015 Filed under: catholic, education, Inspiration, nostalgia, technology | Tags: Celtics, education, memories, StDavid, videoyearbook, waterloo Leave a comment
Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others. ~ Rose Parks
In light of St. David catholic secondary school's 50th anniversay – I recently started digging around and dusting off the old Celtic archives – wondering if any of the VHS footage from the 25th anniversary Video Yearbook had not yet disintegrated and was still viewable. Having spent a significant slice of my teaching career at St. David (18 years) capturing and editing so many Celtics in action, I was hoping that it was not too late to transfer some of that fine vintage footage over into digital format.
If you are currently an active member of the rapidly-growing St. David CSS 50 Year Renuion 2015 Facebook group – you probably already know that I have been posting 'rescued video clips' to the group's timeline. And I can honestly say that I am thorougly loving re-watching those videos for the umpteenth time as much, if not more than perhaps even some of you.
God gave us memories so that we might have roses in December. ~ James Barrie
I just want to share with you a few personal observations resulting from the recent postings and associated comments:
- Sometimes Smaller is Better
The 1988-90 25th St. David Anniversary video footage is quite unique in that it represents a time when the school population was significantly smaller (800 students – give or take before the early 90's expansion) than it is today. I think the smaller community vibe is quite evident in some of the footage – especially the 'sing-along 60's day love-in' in the school's main hallway. The footage looks, feels and sounds like a 'kumbaya cliche', but 60's day aside, I think that's because the smaller community really allowed the students and staff to connect and develop closer bonds. Of course, footage of Celtics who have passed on (staff and students) – only adds to the power of video to evoke vivid personal, deep feelings and memories.
- The Power of Social Media
The postings have generated an exciting buzz and sense of nostalgia within the Facebook group – as former alumni and staff 'like', reshare, and share their own personal thoughts and feelings about the video clips and the events and people contained in them. Leveraging social media (Facebook, Twitter etc.) allows us to build on this momentum quickly, widely and easily, at a click.
- Golden Opportunity
The upcoming St. David 50th Anniversary events represent a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate our rich history/heritage together, reconnect ('catch up') with other former St. Daivd alumni and staff and connect with members of the current school community.
The St. David catholic community provided me with nearly two decades worth of precious memories of amazing people and events both inside and beyond the classroom walls: liturgies, teams, clubs, assemblies, victories, defeats, class excursions and memories of former teachers & students who have passed on etc. Many St. David graduates have gone on to establish wonderful careers and create loving families. I just thank God that I was fortunate and privileged enough to work with some of you, to capture and now revisit once again, in the age of social media, some of those priceless moments, . Carpe diem!
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The Power of PrayerPosted: March 26, 2015 Filed under: catholic, Faith, Inspiration | Tags: faith, God, prayer Leave a comment
When we have prayed prayers long enough, all the words drop away and we begin to live in the presence of God. Then prayer is finally real. When we find ourselves sinking into the world around us with a sense of purpose, an inner light and deep and total trust that whatever happens is right for us, then we have *become* prayer.
~ Sister Joan Chittister
When approaching the expansive topic of prayer – I find that drawing upon the wisdom and prior experience of others helps to ground me. Therefore, I offer the following quotes about prayer for your consideration and reflection.
The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.
~ Kierkegaard
Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.
~ Bruce Lee
Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts.
~ Mother Theresa
When man is with God in awe and love, then he is praying.
~ Karl Rahner
When I pray for another person, I am praying for God to open my eyes so that I can see that person as God does, and then enter into the stream of love that God already directs toward that person.
~ Philip Yancey
If you want to make God laugh, tell Him about your plans.
~ Woody Allen
Sometimes the best answers to prayer are the ones God doesn't answer.
~ Robin Jones Gunn
Whenever I have prayed earnestly, I have been heard and have obtained more than I prayed for. God sometimes delays, but He always comes.
~ Martin Luther
Love people who hate you. Pray for people who have wronged you. It won't just change their life…it'll change yours.
~ Mandy Hale
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Fleetwood Mac: Lightning strikes ACC twicePosted: February 5, 2015 Filed under: Arts, Entertainment, Inspiration, music | Tags: Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Toronto Leave a comment
Well, lightning strikes, maybe once, maybe twice
Ah, and it lights up the night
And you see your gypsy . . .
To the gypsy that remains faces freedom with a little fear
I have no fear, I have only love . . .
Excerpt from Gypsy by Stevie Nicks
By Michael G. Redfearn
If great artists are judged by their ability to inspire and evoke deep feelings of joy, pathos and divine despair, then Fleetwood Mac painted another masterpiece yesterday evening at the Air Canada Center in Toronto.
Only six months after elecrifying a packed house of largely aging boomers back in October – the suprisingly well-preserved 70's folk-rock demigods thundered and gingerly (given their advanced years) pranced and strutted across the stage.
As in October (same set list, same songs) though a timeless pantheon of hits that most fans and critics believe reached its apex with their montrously successful 1977 studio album Rumours. And who could really blame them for not giving their faithful throngs of followers exactly what they want?
Heaven knows, the fab five (Mick Fleetwood, John and Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham) have paid their dues and then some. The Mac pack have endured enough heartache and struggle to last many lifetimes. Their personal battles with each other and life-threatening addictions to cocaine and alcohol are legendary.
But great pain and suffering sometimes yield extraordinary work and the sheer volume of stellar music generated by the late 70's and its remarkable longevity, is testament to the band's creative spirit. At a point well into last night's show – Buckingham stated, "I think it's safe to say we've seen our share of ups and downs and I think that's kind of makes us what we are. In this particular moment, with the return of the beautiful Christine, she is a beautiful soul, now it signals the beginning of a poetic, profound and I think prolific new chapter of this band – Fleetwood Mac!"
It appears that adoring Fleetwood Mac fans are still smitten with the relatively recent return of keyboardist Christine McVie – following her 16-year hiatus from the band. And draped in her Godiva-esque blonde locks, trademark all black ensemble, shawls and lace, Nicks twirled, swayed and charmed her worshippers like a high-priestess dancing on an altar of love .
Throughout the solid three hour performance, Buckingham again proved that he is one of rock history's most vital visionaries and talented guitarists. His lightning-fast fingers skidded across his various custom guitars delighting the 17,000 worshippers in attendance.
The whimsical lyrics of Nick's enchanting song Gypsy (she dedicated this song to her closest friend Robin Snyder Anderson – whom she met in high school and who died from Leukemia at age 34) remind us of how truly sacred and fleeting life is.
Perhaps what is most compelling about Fleetwood Mac is how many of their songs echo the longings of the human heart. How their own personal stories reflect both the countless joys and wonders of this incredibly beautiful and broken world and the people in it.
That no matter how much we strive to avoid it, none of us escapes the dark night of the soul. Though if we have faith, work hard and are tenacious enough, we can sometimes attain our wildest dreams and this may be their greatest legacy of all.
The Chain
You Make Loving Fun
Second Hand News
I Know I'm Not Wrong
Sisters of the Moon
Say You Love Me
Seven Wonders
Big Love
Never Going Back Again
Over My Head
Little Lies
Gold Dust Woman
I'm So Afraid
Go Your Own Way
World Turning/Mick Fleetwood drum solo
Don't Stop
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Passing The Torch: #bit14Posted: November 11, 2014 Filed under: catholic, education, Inspiration | Tags: #bit2014, conference, ecoo, education, edutech, learning, technology 1 Comment
They were born well before the dawn of the Facebook and YouTube generation, watched VHS movies on VCR's and listened to their favorite music via portable cassette tape players. But, ultimately, it was the internet and 21st century technology (LinkedIn) that allowed two of my former students, Monika Bural (1986-87) and Pat Downey, (1987-88) to stumble upon and connect with their former high school English literature teacher.
How ironic that these same two individuals attended the only two schools spanning my entire 21 years in the classrrom, my first 3 at Philip Pocock Catholic High School in Mississauga and the following 18 at St. David Catholic High School in Waterloo. Imagine how delighted I was to discover that they had both become teaching colleagues at the Dufferin-Peel CDSB and were searching for someone to help them navigate the rocky path of 21st century learning and digital technology. It was a bit of deja vu all over again and back-to-the-future combined.
When I learned that Monika and Pat would also be attending the recent ECOO BringIt Together Conference in Niagara Falls and that they wanted to reconnect after almost 3 decades – I immediately agreed to meet up with them. After reconnecting, we opened and dusted off our collective 'time capsule', sharing a few memories from days gone by.
Bold makeup, bracelets and crimped Madonna-esque hair adorned the hallways and classrooms of Philip Pocock Catholic secondary school in 1987.
It was fitting that the three of us meet at BringIT Together, a cutting-edge educational technology conference that connects educators and information technology support staff from school districts far and wide, encouraging them to share ideas and collaborate so that students can benefit.
A highlight of the conference was sitting in on a Android Tablets and Google Play EDU presentation by the Upper Grand DSB. While there I saw an engaged information technology specialist from my former school district (Waterloo CDSB). It was incredibly encouraging to see school district technology consultants and IT support staff sitting in the same room, side-by-side, grappling with challenging technological issues and working together to help break down barriers to create a more authentic and engaging learning environment for all students.
An artifact and metaphor that dominated the BringIT Together conference was a green VW microbus with a sign above that read, What will education look like in 25 years? Conference participants were encouraged to write their responses to the question in marker somewhere on the bus.
If the past 25 or so years in education is any indication – the next 25 years will also contain its share of challenges and obstacles. But judging by the energy, enthusiasm and hope expressed by the #bit2014 conference delegates and presenters – the next 25 years in education should be filled with a host of wondrous new digital technologies, a dynamic culture of learning, sharing and collaboration and, most importantly, passionate educators, eager to pass the torch of learning to the next generation.
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1. Texas Tech's nonconference home schedule: The Red Raiders host Massachusetts on Saturday night. That's a team some football power named James Madison hung 52 on last week. Tech's nonconference home schedule started with Eastern Washington, last week tossed in Southern Methodist, and this week it's UMass. Too easy, Tech. Just too easy.
2. Houston Astros: MLB officials should not have forced the Astros to lose their home games and play at a "neutral" site because of Hurricane Ike. Doubleheaders could have been scheduled and these guys need to spend this time with family and friends.
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YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — A new DNA test gave detectives evidence to two arrest two men now accused of stabbing a woman to death in 1997 in her apartment in Selah.
Sixty-year-old Michael O. Gorski and 58-year-old Frank E. Brugnone made their first appearance Thursday in Yakima County Superior Court. Gorski is charged with second-degree murder and prosecutors are considering the same charge against Brugnone.
They had long been suspects since they were seen at the apartment building where Carolyn Clift lived.
The Yakima Herald-Republic reports Selah police and a sheriff's deputy revived the investigation in June.
A new DNA test was conducted on material recovered from under Clift's fingernails. That led to Gorski, who is accused of the stabbing. Prosecutors say Brugnone witnessed the stabbing and gave Gorski a ride.
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