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Technological Literacy Programs In Elementary School, Natalie Soroka Emery
Technological Literacy Programs In Elementary School, Natalie Soroka Emery
OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers
Technology and engineering design education is offered as an elective in most secondary school curriculums, however a primary school curriculum is not common. The Standards for Technological Literacy (ITEEA, 2007), which focus on technological literacy and engineering design, are not typically included in primary education.
The objectives of this study are to determine if teachers and administrators think technology and engineering education provide new opportunities for elementary students, how they feel about technology and engineering education, and what obstacles exist for successful implementation. A literature review provided the background on federal, state, and local technology initiatives that exist for Virginia …
Spreading Technology Around: An Investment In Tomorrow, Domenick Pinto, Babu George
Spreading Technology Around: An Investment In Tomorrow, Domenick Pinto, Babu George
School of Computer Science & Engineering Faculty Publications
Sacred Heart University, a private, liberal arts university in southwestern Connecticut has, over the past fourteen years through the Faculty of Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science established partnerships with various educational institutions and school systems for both teacher and student enhancement in the science and technology areas. Those who have benefited include teachers grades K-12, senior citizens, corporate and municipal employees in the community, and students in inner city, private, and suburban settings in grades 2-12.
This paper was presented at the 1994 CAUSE Annual Conference held in Orlando, FL, November 29- December 2, and is part of the conference …