Social Networking in Charlotte

ITEA has a number of events planned to make social networking a part of the 72^nd Annual Conference in Charlotte.

To kick off the conference, stop by the Social Networking Table at the Welcome Reception/Networking Event scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, from 5:00-6:00pm in the Hilton Hotel's Charlotte Hall. Find out about all the social networking opportunities that ITEA has to offer both at Conference and during the rest of the year and ask any questions you may have.

Facebook: ITEA has established an "Event" on Facebook – a place to find out who else is coming, share information, and find out the latest news about the Conference. Once you're a Facebook user, go to: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=274351457934. Also remember to "friend" ITEA STEM on Facebook.

Flickr: We see all those cameras at conference and have created a Flickr group to allow you to share those photos with your fellow attendees. You'll need a Yahoo account to access Flickr. Once there, look for the group "ITEA2010" or use the following link: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1319625@N25/.

Twitter: Twitter is a two-way street and we hope you'll consider both sending and receiving Tweets in Charlotte. If you do Tweet about the conference, be sure to use the hashtag #itea10. Need a "hashtag tutorial"? Go to http://tinyurl.com/bw85z2.

To "follow" ITEA in Charlotte, once you've signed up for Twitter, go to: http://twitter.com/iteastem. In addition to late-breaking news and announcements regarding the conference, you will also become eligible to win prizes ONLY for Twitter followers, including gift cards for Charlotte restaurants, Mission Green promotional items, and a big hint to help you find the Biltmore Raffle Bag!

Social Networking adds an extra dimension to your overall conference experience—allowing you to receive and share news and information in real time. Still have questions? Be sure to stop by the Social Networking Table on Wednesday night in Charlotte or email kdelapaz@iteaconnect.org.

ITEA Officially Becomes ITEEA

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

    

RESTON, Virginia, March 1, 2010 – The International Technology Education Association (ITEA) has officially become the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) as a result of a February balloting of the association's voting membership. This was the association's second attempt to change the name. The first balloting resulted in a 65% favorable vote (66% was needed). This close vote prompted the Board of Directors to request a second ballot, which resulted in over two-thirds of those who voted to approve the name change.

 

This change causes the association to immediately address curriculum and professional development that includes both technology and engineering education at the K-12 level. The association's membership has been comprised of teachers who have been working in both areas and with many of its affiliates already having "engineering" in their association's title.

 

The term engineering is not new to the technology teaching profession; it has been used for over a century in various course titles, discussions, and curriculum efforts. The engineering community played a key role in the creation of this subject area as it has gone through various name changes as industry and technology have changed.

 

"The name change properly positions the association to deal with the 'T' & 'E' of a strong STEM education. The association has recently produced The Overlooked STEM Imperatives (ITEA, 2009) a publication that brings attention to technology and engineering as missing components of a solid STEM education. ITEEA's continuing initiatives with the Engineering byDesign™ curriculum work further adds to the promotion of technology and engineering at the K-12 school level.

 

ITEEA's publication titles and electronic communications have started the transition to new names and addresses to be in line with the association's new name. The association's new primary email address is iteea@iteea.org and new web address is www.iteea.org.

 

For further information, please contact ITEEA at iteea@iteea.org or 703-860-2100.

 

Gender Equity Podcast

A new episode of the Education for Innovation Podcast is appearing in the feed and on YouTube today! The topic of the discussion is Gender Equity. This episode is hosted by Dave Janosz and features guests Celeste Baine, Kenny Zushma, and Mark Wallace. Check out this and all episodes at www.educationforinnovation.org

Engineering Students Have This Problem Licked

Engineering Tech II students at Ipswich High School have undertaken a sweet challenge: They've designed machines to measure how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll pop. Data results varied from a low of 230 to a high of 500 licks. Technology Education/Engineering teacher Bill Gallant discovered the project idea in "Technology Teacher" magazine where a teacher in Cincinnati's Princeton High School introduce his students to mechanical engineering concepts through doing the lollipop assignment.

 

http://www.wickedlocal.com/ipswich/news/education/x1328943449/Engineering-students-have-this-problem-licked

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You Asked for Green and ITEA is Delivering!

Program Excellence General Session
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 9:00 am-10:50 am
Location: Hilton Charlotte
Speaker: John C. Warner

Our Program Excellence General Session speaker is John Warner, president and chief technology officer of the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry. John's presentation will address the theme of the ITEA conference, which is "Green Technology: STEM Solutions for 21st Century Citizens."

The Warner Babcock Institute is staffed with a diverse team of scientists and engineers focused on developing non toxic, environmentally benign and sustainable technological solutions for society. These solutions must be as cost effective and perform as well or better than the existing technology they replace. Recent innovations at the Institute have drawn from the research areas of crystal engineering, molecular recognition, and self-assembly.

Named one of the most influential people impacting the global chemical industry, John's presentation is sure to be a highlight of the Charlotte Conference.

Also focusing on "Green" themes are the following presentations:

• It's Easy to Be Green
  
• E-Waste: Solving a Global Problem with STEM
  
• Harnessing Sun and Wind Energy
  
• Eyes on the Earth: NASA's Unique Perspective
  
• Biotechnology Made Easy
  
• Design in Technology Education: Designing for Sustainability
  
• Developing a Middle School "Green Technology" Course
  
• Green Technology Improves Classroom Gender Equity
  
• The Green Problem Solving Model
  
• Development of a Green Technology Teaching Module
  
• Design for a Practical Green Energy Education
  
• Integrating Sustainability into the Technology Education Curriculum
  
• Teaching "Green Building" in Construction Technology Education Programs
  
• Lean and Green Manufacturing in Wood Technology
  

ITEA is delivering the latest "Green" information and professional development opportunities. Register today!

Education for Innovation Website Launched

From ITEA member Dave Janosz:

Today I am launching a new website and Podcast dedicated to helping people understand how and why students study technology and engineering K-12.

The website is http://www.educationforinnovation.org and the Podcast feed can be found at http://feeds.feedburner.com/EducationForInnovation

While the intended audience is those outside of our immediate profession, I hope that you also may find some of the material useful.  It is the only resource that I know of that explores the issue through multimedia and commentary by those inside AND outside of the profession.  The guests tout the study of technology and engineering not only within a STEM model, but also within a larger interdisciplinary context, and explain in simple terms what goes on inside classrooms every day.

The Incorporation of Technology/Engineering Concepts into Academic Standards in Massachusetts

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.

http://www.nae.edu/Publications/TheBridge/16145/16207.aspx

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.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/education/23educ.html

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."

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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.

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

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

ITEA President-Elect Attends NASA Ares Launch

ITEA President-Elect, Gary L. Wynn, DTE, was an invited guest at the recent launch of the Ares 1-X space vehicle at The Kennedy Space Center.

The launch was the first test of the vehicle that will be used after the space shuttle is retired. NASA's future space program will entail going back to the Moon and then beyond.

President-Elect Wynn was also part of an educational program that took place prior to the launch that included other invited educators from throughout the country. He also briefly the NASA Assistant Administrator, Dr. Joyce Winterton, on the many activities and techniques used by technology and engineering teachers in sharing the space initiatives with students.

For more information: http://www.iteaconnect.org/.

Governor's conference for STEM education set for Nov. 15-16 in Roanoke

ROANOKE — The Governor's Conference for STEM Education, to be Nov. 15-16 at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, is designed as a forum for educators and other stakeholders to collaborate on creating a blueprint for the advancement of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in Virginia.

 

The keynote speaker will be Aneesh Chopra, who in August became the first chief technology officer of the United States. Chopra, formerly the secretary of technology for Virginia, is charged with using applied technology to help create jobs, reduce health care costs, improve national security, and increase access to broadband.

The keynote session on Nov. 15 will be followed by a reception at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center and an open house at the Roanoke Science Museum.

Speakers on Nov. 16 will include STEM education experts from the International Technology Education Association, National Center for Technological Literacy of the Museum of Science in Boston, University of Chicago School Mathematics Project, Science Museum of Virginia, Fralin Life Science Institute at Virginia Tech, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, James Madison University, and the College of William and Mary.

Also addressing the conference will be Virginia's Secretary of Education Tom Morris and the Virginia Tech administrators who initiated the event: John Dooley, vice president for Outreach and International Affairs; Sue Ott Rowlands, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences; and Sue Magliaro, director of the School of Education.

In addition, the conference will feature a "marketplace of ideas," showcasing successful STEM education programs at a variety of grade levels from throughout Virginia.

The general registration fee for the conference is $175; student registration is $95. The fees include all sessions and materials; the reception and open house Nov. 15; and continental breakfast, lunch and breaks Nov. 16.

Free Teachers' Guide from Design Squad

Design Squad, PBS's engineering reality competition series, has released a new Teachers' Guide. Be sure to order your FREE copy today. Developed for middle school science and technology teachers, Design Squad's latest guide blends hands-on engineering challenges with the following three core concepts:

FORCE: students build their own blimps
ELECTRICITY: students design electronic games
SOUND: students make and play instruments

The challenges use low-cost, readily available materials and are linked to national science and technology standards.

To order, go to:
http://pbskids.org/designsquad/engineers/newsletter.html

The Nature of Technology

In Dr. Arthur’s view, the relationship between science and technology is more symbiotic than is generally conceded. Science and technology move forward together in a kind of co-evolution. And science does not lead.

Read more at:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/20/science/20books.html?_r=1&emc=tnt&tntemail1=y

Deep Sea Dive Brings Success

Terrific article about ITEA member Brian Lien latest classroom experiences. He has been experiencing tremendous success reaching out to businesses.

Lien adds, "making connections outside of the classroom can and is very important. It will lead to real world problems your students can work on. Get out and make a connection and let us know what you did. Businesses in your community are willing to work with you; you just need to find the right person. As my school board member says, 'Do something, do something now.' Get it started and you will find all sorts of good PR for your class, your students, and your school. You be the next one to send information out about the connection you made and how it has improved your classroom."

http://communitypress.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/C2/20091014/NEWS/910140387

National TSA Week, October 5-9

National TSA Week is October 5-9. 2009! This is a great opportunity for your chapter to showcase your activities and accomplishments to your school and community.

Here are some ways that you can celebrate National TSA Week:

1. Plan a community event. This is an excellent time to make the community and business leaders in your community aware of your TSA chapter. With the leadership of your chapter officers, you may wish to:
   
   1. Invite local business/community/industry leaders to a chapter meeting or school assembly to discuss technology in the workplace and what lies ahead for technology in the 21st century.
   2. Visit local business and industry to learn first hand how technology is applied.
   3. Host a community open-house after school to showcase chapter activities. Invite parents, community leaders, business and industry representatives, and neighboring schools.
   4. Visit a local elementary school and offer to assist them with a technology activity (for information on the Great Technology Adventure program for grades K-6, please contact National TSA).
   5. Write an article about your chapter and the importance of technology for your local or school newspaper. Include a group picture of your TSA chapter.
   6. Set up an information booth about TSA and encourage others to join.
   7. Hang posters and banners about TSA Week in your school.
   8. Wear TSA t-shirts or other attire to publicize your chapter.
   9. Host an appreciation luncheon for teachers, members, and business leaders who make your chapter the success it is.
2. Formally recognize the principal of your school with a certificate which can be printed after your affiliation is complete. Principals are vital in supporting your TSA chapter. A formal presentation, honoring your principal as an honorary member of TSA, and reading the TSA proclamation will help solidify your TSA chapter within the school. Plan to have your chapter officers do this at a school assembly or chapter meeting. Invite local business, community, and industry leaders to attend the presentation.
3. Send press releases to local newspapers, radio, and television stations letting them know of your upcoming event. Use this sample press release. Make sure to customize it with your chapter's name and other pertinent information (i.e., if your chapter invites a guest speaker, make sure to note who is participating, when and where it is taking place, etc.) Invite the press to attend any events you plan during the week and let them know who to contact for more information.
4. Send all participants a formal, written "thank you" after the event. A certificate of appreciation that you may use or customize is enclosed.
5. Send news and/or pictures of what your chapter did for TSA Week to Lynda Haitz, or mail to1914 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1540. All submissions become the property of National TSA and may be used in TSA publications or promotional displays.

FREE Inspire Girls in Engineering Webinar

Free webinar from Engineer Your Life - "Role Modeling 101: Inspire Girls in Engineering." The presentation is on October 6th at 1pm EDT. Participants will learn tips and techniques to become more effective role models, and get the most out of hands-on activities, classroom visits, and field trips. Dr. Linda Kekelis and Meg Shimizu from TechBridge will be presenting on this valuable topic:Effectively Communicating Engineering Careers to Girls

http://aspire.swe.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=36&Itemid=112%20%20%20