Conference Session

Improving Technical Understanding of All Americans

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Rose, Ball State University; Jim Flowers, Ball State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

skills in using tools andmachines [3]. However, Ball State University was ahead of this national initiative; preceding therelease of the STLs, technology faculty developed both undergraduate and graduate courses forpre-service and practicing teachers to address these content goals. For almost a decade,Technology: Use and Assessment, a graduate online course, has provided opportunities forpracticing technology educators from across the nation to develop skills in assessing andpredicting the possible impacts of technological decisions. The purpose of this paper is todescribe the content, pedagogical strategies, activities, and lessons-learned from 12implementations of the technology assessment portion of this course. The hope is that this

Conference Session

Improving Technical Understanding of All Americans

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Karen Alfrey; Steve Owens, Indiana University - Purdue University-Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

be used to assess students’ abilities.These traits can serve as criteria for the development of rubrics.Bibliography1. Nelson, S. "Impact of Technology on Individuals and Society": A critical thinking and lifelong learning class for engineering students. in 31st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. 2001. Reno, NV.2. ACNielsen, Employer Satisfaction with Graduate Skills. 2000, ACNielsen Research Services.3. National Survey of Student Engagement 2006 results summary. 2006, IUPUI Information Management and Institutional Research.4. Dewey, J., How We Think. 1910, Lexington, Mass: Heath.5. Siller, T.J., Sustainability and critical thinking in civil engineering curriculum. Journal of