The Technology Teacher articles from February 2004

The Technology Teacher archives from February 2004

New on ITEA's Web site.(ITEA Online)
February 1, 2004... The ITEA Web site has a new look for the new year. It has been re-designed to help you find what you need faster and easier. * Technology Education Resources * Member services and discounts * Publications and activities *...

ITEA Conference deadlines are almost here.(In The News & Calendar)
February 1, 2004... If you are planning to attend the ITEA 66th Annual Conference in Albuquerque and haven't registered yet, you can save money by finalizing your plans now. For example, a professional member who preregisters before February 14 will save $80 on...

What is the Tech Fest?(In The News & Calendar)
February 1, 2004... Each year technology teachers gather for the International Technology Education Association's Annual Conference to share ideas and experiences. One opportunity to network is by participating in the ITEA Technology Festival. The Tech Fest...

ESTME Week.(In The News & Calendar)
February 1, 2004... The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) are partnering with other U.S. Government agencies and scientific societies to sponsor activities for this year's "Excellence in Science, Technology, and Math...

IEEE creates professional development lesson plans.(In The News & Calendar)
February 1, 2004... In keeping with its focus on enhancing the level of technological literacy of pre-college educators and their students, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) has converted several presentations developed by volunteers into...

Environmental Web site.(In The News & Calendar)
February 1, 2004... There's a new Web site from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will help high school students explore and learn about their environment and ways to protect it. A team of EPA environmental educators created the new Web site...

Income Tax Guide.(In The News & Calendar)
February 1, 2004... The 37th annual edition of the Educator's Income Tax Guide is now available from the Teachers Tax Service. The guide's objective is to "assist qualified employees and professionals with income-reducing deductions to which they are entitled...

In the news & calendar.(News and Calendar)(Calendar)
February 1, 2004... February 14, 2004 Preregistration deadline for the 66th Annual ITEA Conference in Albuquerque, NM. All conference forms (Registration, Housing, Tour, and Special Events) are available on the ITEA Web site at www.iteawww. org; or call...

ITEA announces election results.(You & ITEA)
February 1, 2004... The International Technology Education Association (ITEA) has announced the winners of its recent Board of Directors election. Ethan Lipton, DTE (CA) is ITEA's new President-Elect on a ballot that also elected Chris Merrill (IL) and Doug...

ITEA Board of Directors meets in November.(You & ITEA)
February 1, 2004... The International Technology Education Association (ITEA) Board of Directors recently met to discuss strategic issues and directions for the association and profession. The Board meeting was structured around three strategic issues and numerous...

Using concepts and theoretical models to support the standards for technological literacy.
February 1, 2004... Introduction A technologically literate individual should be able to use, manage, and understand technological concepts and systems. A technologically literate individual should also have the capacity to design, develop, control, use, and...

Singin' the black and blues.(The Space Place)
February 1, 2004... Unless you are a troglodyte and never leave your cave, you most likely see the sky every day and maybe even some nights. Like most curious little kids, you probably asked some adult a long time ago, "Why is the sky blue?" Or if you saw a...

Design on your face.(From IDSA)
February 1, 2004... This month's IDSA feature has two goals. The first is to muse about the role of style and styling in the world of design and designing. The second is to present a project with which you can engage your students in several aspects of industrial...

Electronic ink: new "Smarts" for the printed word.(Resources In Technology)
February 1, 2004... Gyricon calls it Smart Paper[TM]; E Ink Corporation calls it electronic ink. Both companies have developed and are marketing a new type of electronic paper that could vastly change our communications and visual media technology. Paper has been...

A blessing in disguise.
February 1, 2004... When I was told by our administration that there were not enough aides to help the special education students in our classes, I suggested placing all the students requiring special assistance into one class. My idea was to teach all of the...

Using STL and AETL: three perspectives.
February 1, 2004... Administrator Perspective: Florida Since the inception of Standards far Technological Literacy (STL) in 2000 by the International Technology Education Association (ITEA), a number of changes have occurred in technology education programs at...

ITEA financial report--fiscal 2003.
February 1, 2004... Important Comments Pertaining to the ITEA and FTE Financial Reports * The figures in this report reflect the financial year, which ended on June 30, 2003. A complete financial report is made to the ITEA/FTE Board of Directors/Trustees by...

2004 ITEA Conference Exhibitors.
February 1, 2004... ITEA appreciates the following exhibitors for their generous support of our profession and the 2004 ITEA International Conference & Exposition in Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 18-20, 2004. This list includes exhibitors confirmed as of December...