Integrated Instructional Materials for Technological Literacy
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Integrated Instructional Materials for Technological
Literacy
North CarolinaDepartment ofPublic Instruction
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
Science, Mathematics, and Technology (SMT) literacy is vital to maintaining the economic health of the nation and the well-being of its citizenry. Given the complexity of our society today, all students need to graduate from high school with adequate literacy in science, mathematics, and technology.
Background
The TECH-know project serves as the basis for much needed instructional materials that are correlated with the:•Standards for Technological Literacy •National Science Education Standards•Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
Technology Student AssociationThe TECH-know instructional materials are based on twenty competitive events issued by the Technology Student Association (TSA). The mission of TSA is to prepare students for the challenges of a dynamic world by promoting technological literacy, leadership, and problem solving. TSA annually prepares competitive event information that challenge more than 100,000 students in forty-five states.
The International Technology Education Association in conjunction with the Technology for All Americans Project has prepared a set of technology standards in their publication Standards for Technological Literacy. These standards represent an essential core of technological knowledge and skills that students in grades K-12 should acquire. The TECH-know instructional materials will map to these standards, and facilitate the implementation of the standards.
The Standards
Science, Mathematics, and Technology
The TECH-know project will identify the fundamental science, mathematics, and technological concepts and theories that are essential for solving selected TSA problems. ExplorNet is identifying practicing engineering and business professionals to accomplish this task.
Goal 1 Create and develop high quality, co-curricular instructional material to support activities
that will implement the Standards for Technological Literacy.Goal 2 Work with TSA, state departments of education ,
corporations, and TED associations to align , develop, and evaluate activities in keeping with science,
mathematics, and technology standards.Goal 3 Positively impact student learning and success.Goal 4 Produce, field test, and distribute instructional materials nationally.
Goals
Middle SchoolCyberspace Pursuit Mechanical ChallengeDragster Design Structural ChallengeEnvironmental Challenge Transportation ChallengeDigital Photography Medical TechnologiesFlight Challenge Agricultural and
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Agricultural & Biotechnology
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Desktop Publishing
Film Technology
Manufacturing Prototype
Medical Technology
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Scientific Visualization
Structural Engineering
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22 Middle and High School Teachers--NC and VA
650 Students 28 Technology Teacher Educators &
Business Professionals
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By working with business and industry, TSA, and teachers from across the country, the TECH-know Project will enable 21st century students to become more technologically literate.
Top Ten Reasons for Success
10. A powerful idea9. We took the first step8. We didn’t know any better7. Belief and hard work
6. Support of many groups 5. Effective communication4. Internal/external criticism3. Elaboration and development2. Technology Education1. Cumulative efforts of many