The Technology Teacher articles from November 2006

The Technology Teacher archives from November 2006

We're going to San Antonio!
November 1, 2006... By now, you should have received your electronic preliminary program, explored the new ITEA conference website, and learned just about everything you need to know to make your decision to attend the ITEA conference in San Antonio next March....

Challenge your students!
November 1, 2006... Interested in challenging your students? Below are listed several competitions that might prove to be interesting (and educational) for them: * The Christopher Columbus Awards, a free program that challenges middle school students to...

New programs.(educational programs)
November 1, 2006... * The National Building Museum (NBM) is launching the first of several design education programs to schools and communities across the country. As building design-based education inherently strengthens math, science, and engineering skills,...

Calendar.
November 1, 2006... November 2-3, 2006 The 54th Annual Conference of the Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania (TEAP) will be held at the Radisson Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center in Camp Hill, PA. This year's theme is "Making a Difference."...

Taking action together.(International Technology Education Association )
November 1, 2006... ITEA has been an active member of a PTC-MIT Consortium representing more than 80 organizations committed to working together, leveraging interests and investments to ensure a robust and reliable STEM pipeline that will help secure America's...

NASA partnership forum.(International Technology Education Association, National Aeronautics and Space Administration)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The International Technology Education Association (ITEA) was involved in a September Forum with NASA as organizations worked to address future NASA needs and goals. NASA has been interested in: * Making a substantial impact on STEM...

Engineering byDesign[TM] debuts at South Carolina STEM forum.(International Technology Education Association )(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... ITEA-CATTS and the Engineering byDesignTM Program made a presentation to educators and the business community at the Partnership for Academic & Career Education (PACE) STEM Forum held at Clemson University on September 14, 2006. Designed to...

Video production: a new technological curricula: a systematic analysis of goals, available materials, teacher knowledge, and student outcomes is used as the foundation of an integrated curriculum.
November 1, 2006... Introduction As the push for teaching across the curriculum increases, it is important to develop new and innovative ways to teach different subjects through the use of one vehicle. Programs currently in place strive to integrate the...

Lean manufacturing in a global and competitive market: the goal was to create a manufacturing environment that is driven by demand, and that holds only a small amount of inventory and products at any given time.
November 1, 2006... Introduction Handicraft production can be traced back to the beginning of civilization when goods were produced to satisfy basic human needs. Because no currency was in use, goods were exchanged for goods in what was called a "barter"...

Technology and engineering are both addressed through technology education: a critical factor that will influence what we will teach is the field and profession of engineering.
November 1, 2006... Technology education has had its directions as a school subject influenced by changes in society, the economy, politics, and homeland threats. The philosophy and curriculum content for technology education has had certain turning points due to...

Synectics for creative thinking in technology education: an instructor using Synectics and creative problem-solving techniques can teach students to solve a multitude of academic challenges.
November 1, 2006... Synectics: Introduction to the Model Synectics is a creative problem-solving process developed by William J. J. Gordon and George Prince in the 1960s (Gordon, 1961). A result of Gordon and Prince observing brainstorming sessions that...

Structures around the world: a standards-based unit/lesson template: students will demonstrate a confidence of understanding through the end product--their drawing and model, paper and oral presentation.
November 1, 2006... Introduction Structures Around the World is an eighth-grade activity that places special emphasis on creativity and the aspects of design. This lesson interrelates across a variety of curriculums. Due to its diversity, this activity brings...

Technology education leadership: observations and reflections.(International Technology Education Association )(Speech)
November 1, 2006... Presented at the Maley Spirit of Excellence Breakfast Annual Conference of the International Technology Education Association March 24, 2006, Baltimore, MD Introduction First, I'd like to thank the Association for providing me...