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STANDARDS for

Technology EducationITEA NATIONAL CONFERENCE

INDIANAPOLIS March 27-30, 1999

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Technology for All Americans Project

Administered by:

International Technology Education Association

ITEA’S Resource Development Plan Supporting Delivery of Technological Literacy Curriculum

Funded by:

National Science Foundation (NSF)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Overall Goal

Define the domain of technology Promote the study of technologyCreate standards

To Promote Excellence in Technology Education

Phase I(October 1994 - September 1996)

Technology for All Americans:A Rationale and Structure for

the Study of Technology

Phase II(October 1996 - September 1999)

Standards for Technology Education:Content for the Study of Technology

K-12

BASIC TERMINOLOGY

TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGY

EDUCATIONTECHNOLOGICAL

LITERACYSTANDARDSCONTENT STANDARDSCURRICULUM

Technology is Human Innovation in Action

Technological Studies Involves:

Designing, developing, & utilizing technological systems.

Open-ended, problem-based design activities.Cognitive, manipulative, & affective learning

strategies.Applying technological knowledge & processes to

real world experiences using up-to-date resources.Working individually as well as in a team to solve

problems.

Technology Education and Educational Technology

Technology Education(Technological Studies)

Teaches about technologyA school subjectUltimate goal: Technological

literacy for everyone

Educational Technology

Teaches with technologyA means of teachingUltimate goal:

Improving the process of teaching and learning

Technological Literacy

The ability to use, manage, and understand technology.

A Technologically Literate Person

is a problem solver who considers different points of view and contexts.

understands that technology involves systems and uses a strong systems-oriented approach.

uses concepts from science, mathematics, social studies, and the humanities as tools for managing technological systems.

can identify appropriate solutions and forecast results of implementing solutions.

understands major technological concepts.

A Technologically Literate Person also

incorporates characteristics from engineers, artists, designers, craftpersons, technicians, mechanics, and sociologists.

understands and appreciates the importance of fundamental technological developments.

combines ingenuity and resources to meet human needs and wants.uses and understands a variety of classification systems.can see how society is being reshaped by our inventions and

innovationscan assess the impact and consequences of a technological system.

Standards

Standards are statements about what is valued that can be used for making a judgment of quality.

Content Standards

Content standards specify what students should know and be able to do in technology. They indicate the knowledge and processes essential to technology that should be taught and learned in school.

What Standards are NOT:

A Federal Policy or MandateA TestA Curriculum

Curriculum

The way content is delivered: It includes the structure, organization, balance, and presentation of the content in the classroom.

Content Standards

Curriculum/Program Instruction

Curriculum Planners/Teachers

TeachersCurriculum

Why Do We Need Technology Education Standards?

Consistency in teaching and learningFoundation of what every child should know

and be able to doCoherency in the educational program

Who is developing the Standards?

Standards Writing Team

ElementaryMiddle High

Technology Education ScienceMathematicsEngineering

Participants in the Review Process

Mail-Out Review

ITEA BoardStandards Writing TeamNAE Focus GroupCTTECouncil of SupervisorsProfessional GroupCATTS

Advisory GroupEngineering GroupInternationalNCSSBusiness & IndustryTEACCurriculum Developers

14 Focus Groups

Data Collection and Analysis

Hearings, Conferences, & PresentationsTechnology Education

Fort Worth - National ITEA Conference

17 Regional/State ConferencesMathematics

Washington, D. C. - National NCTM Conference

4 Regional/State Conferences

ScienceLas Vegas - National NSTA

Conference4 Regional/State Conferences

Engineering3 Regional/ State Conferences

PresentationsRelated Areas (NAESP, AVA,

etc..)Other Countries

World Wide Web Review

November, 1997April, 1998Over 4,000 visitors to our web siteOver 1,000 visited the Standards Document8% provided comments

Field Review in the Classroom

Fourth method of ReviewAllow teachers an opportunity to compare the

Standards with present Curriculum64 schools represented

Elementary MiddleHighMixed

Vision of ITEA

All students, regardless of age, gender, cultural or ethnic background, disabilities, aspirations, or interest and motivation in technology, should have the opportunity to attain high levels of technological literacy.

Technology Content Standards promotes this Vision...to ensure active involvement in learning;to recognize teachers and students as thinkers, doers, creative

innovators, and problem-solvers;that believes that all students can learn;that encourages teachers to reflect on their teaching;that uses real-life situations to make connections to other

fields of study; andthat calls on parents, educators, business, and government to

be partners in change.

Guiding Principles behind the Standards

Technology is for all studentsLearning technology is an active process

involving a knowledge foundation.Technological studies reflects the history and

nature of technology.Improving the study of technology is part of

systemwide educational reform

How students learn technology?Through their study of technology, studentsexperience the richness and excitement of the human

innovated world.apply technological principles and processes to make

personal and societal decisions.actively participate in designing, making, using, and

assessing technology.increase their potential contribution to society and to the

economy.

Grade-Levels for Content Standards

K-2

3-5

6-8

9-12

Remember the Role of the Content Standards

Act as a guideProvide a visionEncourage development of technological

literacy Promote technology education and the study

of technology

What We’ve Learned

Technology is the subject matter, while technology education is the means of delivery.

The study of technology includes both knowing and doing.

Development of technological literacy takes time and requires a consistent structure.

Science is a study of the natural world and technology is a study of how humans modify that world.

Benefits of Standardsto Educational Exhibitors, Publishers,Equipment Specialists, and Vendors

Opens new marketsProvides opportunities for expansionProvides technology education content that has been nationally

developed and validatedCompatible with present and future laboratory environmentsStandards are designed to present a structured, articulated K-12

content that will enhance productsTechnology education provides technological literacy, which each and

every student needs in order to be a productive citizen

Developing Products

Based on criteria that promotes the Technology Content StandardsQuality activities and opportunities that demonstrate the Technology

Content StandardsProvide solid articulation that enhances and illuminates the technology

content for grades K-12Demonstrate sound practices and principles that provide a solid

foundation for future growth and enrichmentContinually evaluate and refine products based on guidelines

established by ITEA for administrators and teachers to assess quality classroom and laboratory resources (to be included in the Technology Content Standards)

Developing a Standards-based CurriculumNon-linear processBegin at Different Points

Existing units of studyStudent questions, interests, & concernsStandards from related fields & one or more state

frameworksDevelop Rubrics and Assessments

Approaches to a Standards-Based Curriculum

Start with existing units of studyStart with student questions, issues, and

concernsStart with standards

Recommended ActionsObtain a copy of and read Technology for All Americans: A Rationale

and Structure for the Study of TechnologyStay informed on what is in the Technology Content Standards

Standards presentationsWorld Wide WebNewsletter

Become an active member of ITEA and state and local affiliatesRead all journals

The Technology TeacherTechnology and ChildrenJournal of Technology Education

What Can I do Now?

Develop a dialogue with your administration and secure their support.

Take advantage of in-service and other professional opportunities to study

Sample curriculum ideasDaily planningInteraction with experts

Continued

Collaborate with colleaguesTry out new assessment ideas to gauge student

learningCommunicate with parentsHelp students adjustPlan for implementation and transition

TfAAP-ITEA’S Plan Supporting Delivery of Technological Literacy

Rationale & Structurefor the

Study of Technology(TfAAP-ITEA)

Technology Content Standards(TfAAP-ITEA)

Standards for Technology Education





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Professional Development

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Public Relations

PresentationsITEA

http://www.iteawww.orghttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/TAA/TAA.html

Newsletters/brochuresArticles in professional journals

Journal of Technology Education

The Journal of Technology Education is published twice annually, Fall and Spring.

The Journal of Technology Education provides a forum for scholarly discussion on topics relating to technology education. Manuscripts should focus on technology education research, philosophy, and theory. In addition, the Journal publishes book reviews, editorials, guest articles, comprehensive literature reviews, and reactions to previously published articles.

The Technology Teacher and TTTe

Published eight times per year: September, October, November, December/January, February, March, April & May/June

TTT is the flagship journal of ITEA. It is a useful, interesting tool for technology education professionals from elementary teachers to junior high, middle, and high school classroom teachers as well as teacher educators. Content includes reports of current trends in technology education, technology learning activities, program articles, news, calendar, etc..

NEW! TTTe - The Technology Teacher electronic

Technology and Children

Published four times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer

Technology and Children is packed with practical, innovative, and creative articles and activities for the elementary teacher. Interdisciplinary learning program successes, and other current issues are addressed. Each issue delivers fresh ideas for classroom use.

Technological Studies Series

Addendum to the Technology Content Standards

Provide ideas and methods to support implementation of the Technology Content Standards

Middle Level - Grades 6-8

Summary

The Content Standards will be available in the year 2000.

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