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

Chemistry I. However, many of the courses require additionalmathematics courses, such as Ordinary Differential Equations, as prerequisites. (C) Integrated Engineering and Design ProjectsStudents must participate in two semesters of an integrated engineering and design project(capstone design courses). The capstone experience at Binghamton University is a two semestersequence that typically involves a design and build project. These projects are team projects andtypically involve students from several of the engineering and computer science departments ona team. Many of the projects have industrial sponsors. Other projects include professionalsociety competitions, such as the SAE Mini-Baha competition.Students in the program for the minor must

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

use in the capstone performance. Figure 2. Sub unit overview. The sub-units represent a series of science, mathematics, and technology themes (see Table 2),although in no sense do they encompass the complete range prescribed in state frameworks inthese areas. The “Demystifying Magic” Curriculum Guide also includes additional enrichmentideas, suggested research projects, and four optional extension activities.Table 2. Sub unit content and themes.  # # # extension scientific / mathematical engineering theme illusions activities activities principles connectionsProperties of Water 2 2 0 surface

Conference Session

Teaching Technological Literacy - College Courses and Minors

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Robert J. Gustafson, Ohio State University; James Young, Rice University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

results achieved in the Minor in EngineeringStudies Program at Iowa State. The project goal is to develop the concepts and resources tosupport model minors which can be adopted efficiently and widely within American highereducation. To facilitate adoption by other institutions, flexibility is a key objective of theintended guidelines. Since the appropriateness of using the name engineering in the context of aminor is subject to debate, the specific name of minor should be part of that flexibility. Thesedegrees do not focus on teaching specific engineering technical content but on teaching studentshow to think like an engineer. The minor aims to develop the broad understanding and practicaltechnological competence outlined by the National Academy

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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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

the MSTprogram are coordinated by the Department of Technological Studies. The Department ofTechnological Studies provides all of the T&E courses and has five full time professors and~6 adjunct professors. Educational requirements and advising for the MST students arecoordinated by the School of Education.Four works set important context for the Department of Technological Studies curriculumand the design of the MST program: (i) Benchmarks for Science Literacy (“Project 2061”),(ii) Technological Literacy Counts, (iii) Standards for Technological Literacy (STL) and (iv)Technically speaking- why all Americans need to know more about technology.2-5 Thesedocuments discuss the important role of teacher preparation in meeting educational goals