The Technology Teacher articles from April 2005

The Technology Teacher archives from April 2005

What happened with education in the latest national budget?(IN THE NEWS)
April 1, 2005... The following quick summary was provided in The Washington Post by writer, Michael A. Fletcher: The administration is requesting $56 billion for the Education Department, a cut of half a billion dollars, or 0.9 percent, from fiscal 2005--the...

New German translation of standards.(IN THE NEWS)
April 1, 2005... There is a new German translation of Advancing Excellence in Technological Literacy: Student Assessment, Professional Development, and Program Standards (AETL) (ITEA, 2003). Standards fur eine allgemeine technische Bildung 2 is now available...

ITEA placement service.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Did you know that ITEA provides a placement service for its members? If you are considering a job change or looking for a qualified technology educator, ITEA is your connection to positions in technology education. ITEA individual members can...

Summer opportunity.(IN THE NEWS)
April 1, 2005... Building on the successes of last year's inaugural teacher's institute, this year 24 teachers will have an opportunity to learn about teaching wireless technology literacy, micro controllers, robotics basics, and bringing space technology into...

"More students, higher prices, tougher competition".(IN THE NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The National Alliance of State Science and Mathematics Coalitions has shared the following article regarding trends in higher education: The Wall Street Journal identifies 10 trends in higher education that bear watching in coming years....

Calendar.(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... April 3-5, 2005 The 67th Annual ITEA Conference and Exhibition, "Preparing the Next Generation for Technological Literacy," will be held in Kansas City, MO. With an entirely new schedule, including expanded registration and resource booth...

ITEA launches elementary learning community.(YOU & ITEA)
April 1, 2005... Please join ITEA's newest learning community--elementary educators interested in bringing out every student's creative ability to design, build, tinker, and construct. Innovation Station was created for teachers who want to get their students...

New ITEA publications catalog.(YOU & ITEA)
April 1, 2005... The 2005 ITEA Publications Catalog is now available online at www.iteawww.org. Browse the catalog for all the latest ITEA gift items and publications. Additionally, take a look at the new addenda to Standards for Technological Literacy: *...

NCLB news: international studies show mixed results among U.S. students.(YOU & ITEA)
April 1, 2005... The latest results of two major international studies present a mixed picture of the academic abilities of American students. In the 2003 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), American fourth- and eighth-graders...

Teaching elements and principles of bridge design: by designing model bridges, students can begin to appreciate how engineers construct elements that produce tremendous force, such as arches and cables.
April 1, 2005... Bridge construction is a popular classroom activity. However, the basic principles of tension, compression, and counterbalance are not always clearly represented and defined. The common materials used to construct model bridges, such as straws,...

Using storyboarding techniques to identify design opportunities: when students employ storyboards, they are better able to understand the complexity of a products's use and visualize areas for improvement.(From IDSA)
April 1, 2005... The movie industry heavily relies on storyboards as an effective way to visually describe the process of a movie. The storyboard visually describes how the movie flows from beginning to end, how the characters are interacting, and where...

Where the woman are: research findings on gender issues in technology education: once investigations discover issues to address, the profession can make the changes needed to attract and retain more female students and teachers.
April 1, 2005... This article reports some research findings about gender issues in technology education and relates some actual events that cause concern for our profession. It also includes a Self-Check Questionnaire that teachers and other professionals can...

Wheels and tires: understanding the numbers on the sides of tires might lead to longer life tires and improved driving safety.(RESOURCES IN TECHNOLOGY)
April 1, 2005... Automobile wheels (rims and hubcaps) have been catching the eyes of car enthusiasts for years. Designers have used their creativity to make better products both structurally and aesthetically. Hubcaps were one of the early aesthetic accessories...

Designing nature's way.(The Space Place)
April 1, 2005... You have won a new car--any new car you want! What kind of car do you pick? Do you want a racy sports car, with a powerful V-8 engine, 6-speed transmission, power convertible top, navigation system, polished aluminum wheels, and premium sound...

A proactive approach to technological literacy.
April 1, 2005... "Technological literacy is vital to individual, community, and national economic prosperity. " (ITEA, 1996, p.6) With the increasing complexity of technology, it is important for each citizen to be able to make informed decisions about...

2005 Directory of ITEA Institutional Members.(Directory)
April 1, 2005... For further information contact the appropriate faculty member. LEGEND DEGREES [1] Bachelor's Degree [2] Master's Degree [3] Fifth Year Program [4] Sixth Year Program [5] Advanced Standing Certificate [6]...

Mastering the essentials for a career in technology education: over 60% of the annual growth in our nation's economy is directly attributable to scientific and technological advances.(Editorial)
April 1, 2005... Prologue In this article, I shall endeavor to set an ideal, a personal wish list if you will, for what I believe are the key areas of competency young technology education teachers should be developing while still in college. Not...