[Link] [Description] [Copyright notice] [Email] Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:52:20 EST FeedMe, by the Nowhere Man (http://thenowhereman.com/hacks) Technology Education Tue, 22 May 2007 17:21:30 EST http://www.janosz.us/viewpoints/ValueAddedOutcomesofTechnologyEducation.html 1179868890 What are the value added outcomes of Technology Education programs?<br><br>Workforce Skills for the 21st Century<br>Achievement in Mathematics, Science, and Language Arts<br>Innovation Capacity<br>Technological Literacy<br>Engineering and Other Design Professions<br> Technology Education Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:25:30 EST http://www.janosz.us/viewpoints/TeachingTomorrowsEngineersToday.html 1169504730 Everyone seems to know that one needs a solid background in mathematics and physical sciences in order to be an engineer. Professional engineers draw upon this knowledge every day in their professional life as they set out to design, create, invent, innovate, and solve problems. Yet, there is an important piece of what could be considered pre-engineering missing from the public's consciousness, and that is to have students that aspire to be engineers study technology during their K-12 education. Technology Education Thu, 22 Dec 2005 17:27:40 EST http://www.janosz.us/viewpoints/EducationInTheFlatWorld.html 1135290460 Richard A. Rashid, Microsoft?s director of research, insists, ?We have done a very poor job of conveying to kids the value of science and technology as a career choice that will make the world a better place. Engineering and science is what led to so many improvements in our lives.? Friedman continues by pointing out that, ?India and China have a long tradition of parents telling their children that the greatest thing they can be in life is an engineer or doctor.? He also points out that it takes a long time to produce a scientist or engineer and we should be encouraging such earlier in a child?s schooling. Soon the days will be gone, if they aren?t already, when the U.S. can rely on importing engineers, designers, and technologists from other countries, and we had better get on the ball. Technology Education Thu, 20 Jun 2002 12:00:00 EST http://www.janosz.us/viewpoints/GoodConnections.html 1024588800 Technical Drawing and Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) require knowledge of mathematical concepts in order to achieve student success. In terms of CADD instruction, it would be very helpful for the CADD teacher to understand and be able to explain appropriate mathematical concepts using the same terminology as their colleagues who teach mathematics. Consistency of this sort will also be helpful to students as the attempt to master both technical drawing techniques as well as geometric, algebraic, and trigonometric concepts.