MTTIA Annual Conference

AI is no longer a buzzword—it’s part of the required shop equipment.
Join the TWITLR grant team for a fast-paced, hands-on look at how Midwest transportation instructors are weaving artificial intelligence into daily teaching and student skill-building. We’ll show you how to:

• Create smarter content faster — leverage generative AI to build labs, simulations, and assessments aligned with ASE tasks.
• Train job-ready skills — use AI-driven diagnostics, virtual shop mentors, and data-rich scenarios to mirror what employers now expect on the line.
• Plug into immersive tech — mix AI with VR/AR resources from the Immersive Learning Bootcamp to give students “see-it-do-it” experiences that boost retention.
• Stay compliant & inclusive — adopt open, evidence-based resources that increase access and meet NSF standards for DEI&B.

Why attend?

• Meet fellow MTTIA educators who are already piloting AI tools.
• Leave with a starter kit of prompt templates, project rubrics, and useful tools to help supercharge your program.

Whether you teach automotive, diesel, heavy truck, or collision, this session puts you in the driver’s seat of AI-powered instruction. Buckle up and bring your questions—interactive demos and live prompt “test drives” included.

In this session we will examine how CAN Bus functions and how diagnostics can be accomplished with information available at the DLC.  We will use a CAN Bus trainer and live vehicle for DMM, DSO and scanner diagnistics.

Vehicles, equipment and the fuels that power them have changed significantly in recent years. Alternative fuels are becoming increasingly more available in the marketplace. National and state goals for reducing vehicle emissions and increasing use of domestic and renewable fuel sources have required new pollution control equipment, reduced sulfur levels in fuel, and increased use of biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel. This workshop will provide an overview of petroleum fuels; history of gasoline and diesel fuels and recent changes; characteristics of biofuels (biodiesel, renewable diesel and ethanol) and compatibility with vehicles and equipment; fuel specifications and quality; identifying and troubleshooting common fuel issues; fuel storage and handling best practices; and Q&A.

After completing a workshop, participants will be able to:
• Describe and compare the characteristics of petroleum and renewable-based fuels.
• Explain how the fuels work together to power vehicles and equipment.
• Match biofuel blends with compatible vehicles and equipment.
• Accurately identify fuel related issues.
• Provide recommendations for preventing fuel related issues through best management practices.

Session description coming soon.

North Central International will be presenting International's software that is available for colleges to use. We will be focusing on DLB and NED. We will be showing how the software functions and basic trouble shooting.

Session description coming soon.

AI is no longer a buzzword—it’s part of the required shop equipment.
Join the TWITLR grant team for a fast-paced, hands-on look at how Midwest transportation instructors are weaving artificial intelligence into daily teaching and student skill-building. We’ll show you how to:

• Create smarter content faster — leverage generative AI to build labs, simulations, and assessments aligned with ASE tasks.
• Train job-ready skills — use AI-driven diagnostics, virtual shop mentors, and data-rich scenarios to mirror what employers now expect on the line.
• Plug into immersive tech — mix AI with VR/AR resources from the Immersive Learning Bootcamp to give students “see-it-do-it” experiences that boost retention.
• Stay compliant & inclusive — adopt open, evidence-based resources that increase access and meet NSF standards for DEI&B.

Why attend?

• Meet fellow MTTIA educators who are already piloting AI tools.
• Leave with a starter kit of prompt templates, project rubrics, and useful tools to help supercharge your program.

Whether you teach automotive, diesel, heavy truck, or collision, this session puts you in the driver’s seat of AI-powered instruction. Buckle up and bring your questions—interactive demos and live prompt “test drives” included.

Session description coming soon.

In this session we will discuss a sometimes overlooked, but very important safety system found on Electric and hybrid vehicles. What is Equipotential Bonding? Its importance and tools for educating and testing.

Session description coming soon.