Efforts by Massachusetts over the past decade to develop academic technology/engineering standards and implement related programs has become a reference point for a number of other states and countries looking to support K–12 engineering education. This paper outlines the process Massachusetts has undertaken and describes some successes and challenges related to the development and implementation of engineering programs in K–12 schools.
Monday, December 7, 2009
The Incorporation of Technology/Engineering Concepts into Academic Standards in Massachusetts
Monday, November 23, 2009
White House Pushes STEM Education
President Obama will announce a campaign Monday to enlist companies and nonprofit groups to spend money, time and volunteer effort to encourage students, especially in middle and high school, to pursue science, technology, engineering and math, officials say.
Friday, November 20, 2009
ITEA Represented at International Conference on Technology Education
We have all heard "Less is More" in our everyday jargon. Recently there was an international conference held on this topic for technology educators.
On November 11-13, 2009, the National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei, Taiwan hosted the International Conference on Technology Education in the Asia Pacific Region (ICTE). Participants attending the conference were from Taiwan, Japan, China/Hong Kong, Australia, South Africa, Germany, and the U.S. The Vice-President of National Taiwan Normal University, the Minister of Education for Taiwan, and the head of the National Science Council in Taiwan (NSC) (which is equivalent of the National Science Foundation in the United States) all provided greetings at the opening of the conference. The NSC funded the conference. There were five keynote speeches given plus numerous special interest presentations given at the conference. The 2011 ICTE will be held in Japan. For more detailed information on the ICTE conference, contact the organizer Dr. Kuang-Chao Yu at <kcyu@ntnu.edu.tw>.
Submitted by "Guest Blogger" Dr. William E. Dugger, Jr., DTE, who was also a presenter at the conference. To view Dr. Dugger's presentation titled "A 2009 Report on Technology Education in the United States go to:
http://www.iteaconnect.org/Resources/PressRoom/pressroom.htm and view "Presentations."
Monday, November 16, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The Deadline for ITEA Professional Awards is December 1st!
Don't miss this opportunity to gain recognition for your program, your colleagues, or your own teaching accomplishments. Here is information about just a few of the award opportunities available to ITEA members.
Program Excellence Award
Sponsored by ITEA and NASSP, the Program Excellence Award is one of the highest honors given to technology education classroom teachers on the elementary, middle or high school levels. It is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the profession. The Program Excellence Award provides public recognition at local through international levels. On the province or state level, recognition is granted at the affiliated association's annual meeting. The honoree is formally presented with an engraved plaque and other and other recognition at ITEA's Annual Conference.
Who is Eligible?
Candidates for the Program Excellence Award must be characterized as providing TIDE Education instruction of high quality, learner centered and relevant to a study of technological literacy.
Application Information:
Application information for the three levels of awards may be obtained from your affiliate association or by clicking one of the following:
Program Excellence Award Information -
Elementary - Word - PDF
Middle School - Word - PDF
High School - Word - PDF
Teacher Excellence Award
The Teacher Excellence Award is one of the highest honors given to technology education classroom teachers and is presented in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the profession and their students. The Teacher Excellence Award provides public recognition at the local through international levels. On the province or state level, recognition is granted at the affiliated association's annual meeting. The honoree is formally presented with an engraved plaque and other recognition at ITEA's Annual Conference.
Who is Eligible?
Candidates for the Teacher Excellence Award must be characterized as providing TIDE education instruction of high quality, learner centered and relevant to a study of technological literacy. Mandatory requirements include:
- The teacher must be nominated by an educator.
- The teacher must be a current member and have held membership for the preceding year in both ITEA and its affiliated state/provincial association.
- The teacher must be certified to teach in Technology Education and must be a full-time TIDE teacher (at least four periods a day).
- The teacher's administrators must concur that he/she is a professional worthy of being considered an outstanding educator.
Application Information:
Application information for the three levels of awards may be obtained from your affiliate association or by clicking one of the following:
Teacher Excellence Award Information -
Elementary - Word - PDF
Middle School - Word - PDF
High School - Word - PDF
Distinguished Technology Educator Award
ITEA's Distinguished Technology Educator (DTE) designation is a coveted mark of distinction in technology education. It recognizes technology educators who have demonstrated a high level of competence and conscientiousness in the field of technology education.
DTE Overview
ITEA created the Distinguished Technology Educator (DTE) program to provide a means for recognizing outstanding performance and accomplishments in the field of professional technology education. As one of the highest honors for professional achievement in technology education, the DTE designation recognizes the attainments of technology educators. Consideration for the award is based upon documented evidence of leadership/management skills, continuing participation in association education programs, and demonstration of leadership in association, community, and personal activities. The Distinguished Technology Educator program acknowledges the essential principles of adult learning. It incorporates into the process recognition and credit for work experiences and other accomplishments. The program recognizes those areas of technology education the DTE Board has determined to be most reflective of successful professional attainment.
To apply, to go http://www.iteaconnect.org/Awards/awarddte.htm
Special Recognition Awards
The application for all Special Recognition Awards can be accessed at http://www.iteaconnect.org/Awards/
awardspecialrecognition.htm. Below are descriptions of several of these awards.
Award of Distinction
This award is presented to an individual within technology education who has advanced the profession through a sustained and recognized record of exemplary professional activity. To qualify for the Award of Distinction, the individual must be an ITEA member and have distinguished him/herself through accomplishments in:
a) Improvement of Instruction, or
b) Research and Scholarship, or
c) Effective Teaching.
Special Recognition Award
This award is presented to an individual who has established a sustained record of outstanding service to the field of technology education. To qualify for this award, the recipient must be an ITEA member and have made a significant contribution to ITEA or technology education. To be considered, individuals must meet one of the following criteria:
a) Promoted technology education at any level (local to international) with a resulting impact, or
b) Actively facilitated or participated in professional development for technology educators with a resulting impact, or
c) Recognized at any level for outstanding service or achievement in technology education.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Technological Literacy Framework
Public review of the NAEP Technological Literacy Framework for the 2012 test is open for public comment through January 15, 2010.
Please visit this site: http://www.edgateway.net/cs/naepsci/view/naep_nav/9 and scroll down to the bottom of the page to download a copy of the November 4, 2009 discussion draft.
Make sure that your understanding of what "technological literacy" should be is reflected properly in the draft framework.
Dick Dieffenderfer, Consultant
Technology Education
and Environmental Education
Office of Curriculum & Instruction
Ohio Department of Education
Monday, November 9, 2009
Looking for Green Resources
Good afternoon All,
I have received many emails from people who been willing to assist in ITEA's effort to create a Green Resource Library for teachers. Some have followed through and sent items while others may have intended to, but have forgotten. At this point I would entertain any Green resources you could provide to place for the area of the ITEA website that we are building. Consider submitting links to lesson plans or curriculum, book titles, general information, contests, grants, movements, or anything you believe a teacher might be looking for in assisting in teaching Green in the classroom. Please forward any materials you would like to contribute to andy.stephenson@fayette.kyschools.us.
Thank you in advance for your assistance and I look forward to your submissions.
Andy Stephenson, DTE
Past President, ITEA
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