Conference Session

Teaching Technological Literacy - College Courses and Minors

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Talley, University of Texas, Austin; Christina White, Columbia University; Kristin Wood, University of Texas, Austin; Richard Crawford, University of Texas at Austin

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

than relying on self-formed teams.The cumulative research data incorporates the reflections about curriculum and teachingfrom the students and instructors; an array of pedagogical practices; recognition of variedlearning and teaching styles; and multiple literacies practices 1,2,3,4,5,6,7. We haveemployed both quantitative and qualitative approaches to understand these data. Thismixed-methods analysis offers insights into effective approaches to teaching engineeringconcepts to non-engineering majors. The course provides a foundation for developingother engineering courses for non-engineers. Our research demonstrates tools thatengineering educators and other scholars can apply in designing their own curricula oninnovation and serves as a model

Conference Session

Technological Literacy for K-12 and for Community College Students: Concepts, Assessment, and Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen O'Brien, The College of New Jersey

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science-technology-engineering-math (“STEM”) K-5 major was defined and implemented, where the teachercandidates receive a deep level of content knowledge in all four STEM components, as wellas education tools for “integrated-STEM”. 1 The program is referred to as theMath/Science/Technology, or MST, program, even though all four elements of STEM arerepresented in the program. [That is, a more accurate name would have been the “STEM” K-5 program.]An obvious potential benefit of the MST program is numerical in nature; an effectivetechnologically literate K-5 teacher should impact the willingness to “think and learntechnologically” for thousands of young students, and hundreds of colleagues. Another largepotential benefit is pedagogical in nature and

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and the Educated Person

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin

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Education. 1, (1), 21 – 32. Kelly, D. T and J. Heywood (1996) Alternative approaches to K – 12 School technology illustrated by an experimental course in technical investigations. Proceedings Frontiers in Education Conference (IEEE/ASEE) pp 388 – 393.40. See for example the argument in Culver, R. S and J. Hackos (1982) Perry’s model of intellectual development. Engineering Education, 73, (2), 221 – 226. For models of curriculum integration see Fogarty, R (1993). Integrating the Curriculum. IRI/Skylight Publ. Pallatine , Il27 Turner, B. T (1958) High altitude passenger flying with special reference to air treatment. Journal of the Junior Institution of Engineers 68, 21928 Heywood, J. Turner, B. T., Lee, L. S., Monk. J.D., Moon, J

Conference Session

Technological Literacy - Courses, Educational and Accreditation Standards

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Blake, Austin Peay State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

, although specific expectations for majors willoften exceed expectations for non-majors. A graduate of an engineering technology orengineering degree program would have knowledge and capabilities required for practice in theirfield that would go far beyond expectations for a non-major. These aspects are directly related tothe curriculum in any degree program. Aspects related to broader questions and concerns, suchas the impact of technology on society, are not closely linked to the traditional elements of thecurriculum. These aspects of technological literacy are, however, at least as important to ourgraduates as they mature and move into positions of leadership as they are to non-majors.Accreditation Criteria – Program OutcomesThe need to prepare

Conference Session

Teaching Technological Literacy - College Courses and Minors

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roy McGrann, State University of New York, Binghamton

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

in non-engineering fields togain an introduction to the engineering design and analysis process. In this paper, a descriptionof the requirements for the minor at Binghamton University is presented. Some discussion of therationale for the components of the curriculum is given. Next, a description of the experiencesand a few comments by the first students who completed the minor are presented. In conclusion,a discussion of challenges to the establishment of the program and how they were dealt with arepresented.Description of the Requirements for the Minor in General EngineeringThe minor in general engineering was proposed by faculty in the Engineering Design Division(Freshman Engineering Program) in the 2007-08 academic year. The original

Conference Session

Technological Literacy for K-12 and for Community College Students: Concepts, Assessment, and Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Macho, Buffalo State College

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

in thecommon context of existence in our society and culture. Many of the common floor-standing machines that were common to a public school “shop” class are not common tothe existence of the citizens whose taxes pay for it. The wood shop is an excellent formof self expression like pottery or painting, and should perhaps be folded into the crafts Page 15.30.5portion of the Arts curriculum. Collaboration among Art and Technology teachers couldPage 15.30.6participants were encouraged to incorporate those instructional strategies within theirclassrooms. British educators embraced design as a pedagogical foundation forengineering and technology education

Conference Session

Technological Literacy - Courses, Educational and Accreditation Standards

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Blake, Austin Peay State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

concept of teaching technological literacythroughout the curriculum. Page 15.1193.2IntroductionFirst year courses are an integral part of many engineering and engineering technology degreeprograms. These courses serve to introduce newly declared majors to careers in engineering andtechnology. A student taking such a course should come away with a foundation of knowledgeabout engineering and technology, about the different engineering disciplines, the work involved,and career prospects to be able to make an informed decision on whether they should pursuesuch a degree or not and what discipline would be the best match to their talents and

Conference Session

Teaching Technological Literacy - Engaging Students

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

PowerPoint slidescontaining pictures and other forms of graphics can promote an atmosphere of active learning(University of Minnesota's Center for Teaching and Learning16, 2009). When used properly,PowerPoint is a beneficial learning tool. Unfortunately, PowerPoint is often overused andmisused, with too many slides offering too much detail and text.Initially this course was lecture and discussion based. However, describing a technology tosomeone that has never seen or experienced it is a difficult task. This is especially true for manyretro and ancient technologies. In order to overcome this dilemma, a variety of pictures andgraphic images depicting aspects of technology have been integrated into the lectures. By using anumber of pictures in

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and the Educated Person

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; James DeLaura, Central Connecticut State University; Patrick Foster, Central Connecticut State University; David Sianez, CCSU

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

productpurchases and dietary choices. At the same time, most people have very few direct, hands-onconnections to technology, except as finished consumer goods. This lack of engagement isresponsible, at least in part, for societal shortfalls in technological proficiency.In 2008, through support from the State General Assembly and Department of Education, sevenorganizations and institutions were awarded funding to develop an afterschool program designedto spark student interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The afterschoolsetting was targeted with the goal of creating opportunities for middle and high school studentsto build STEM skills through fun, hands-on activities in a relaxed atmosphere. The partners,which include our University

Conference Session

Teaching Technological Literacy - Engaging Students

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Howell, San Jose State University; Patricia Backer, San Jose State University; Belle Wei, San Jose State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

-7.10 Bogue, B., & Litzinger, M. E. (2004). Wellness strategies for women engineers: An interdisciplinary course designed to help women engineers succeed. Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.11 Chaturvedi, S., Crossman, G., Swart. W., & Betit, J. (2001). Global engineering in an interconnected world: An upper division general education cluster at Old Dominion University. Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.12 Herkert, J. R. (1997). STS for engineers: Integrating engineering, humanities, and social sciences. Proceedings of the 1997 American Society for Engineering Education Annual