Conference Session

Promoting Technological Literacy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Liaison infrastructure Outreach Planning Systems Research Thrust1 Research Thrust2 Integration PIs at multiple Institutions PIs at multiple Institutions Figure 2: Potential Organizational Chart for an Engineering Research Center (ERC)The Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation uses another center model for managingthe operations of a network of earthquake and tsunami simulation research sites. Details areexplained later. Like typical ERCs the NEES Center mission is dedicated to research, workforcedevelopment, and technology transfer of its research findings and innovations. NEES

Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Jason K Durfee P.E. P.E., Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

place for people to examine much as a museum does. To that end, a plan was initiated tolocate unused or underutilized display cases on campus that could be filled with oldtechnological artifacts. These display cases would give today’s students a realistic look at antiquetechnologies in a way that is superior to pictures and textual descriptions. The objective was toenhance the student’s understanding of the history of past technologies and how they are relatedto today’s technologies. This paper reviews the continuing efforts to promote technologicalliteracy by using a wide variety of approaches ranging from the old to new. It discusses how anold method using display cases can become an effective technique and looks into the future toother means

Conference Session

Promoting Technological Literacy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; George Roskovich, Florida Atlantic University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

, teachers are noticing a greater percentage of studentshaving difficulty understanding key concepts from difficult coursework. Tyler DeWitt, highschool teacher and Ph.D. student at MIT, noticed this phenomenon occurring with his highschool chemistry students. As he taught the class, some of his favorite topics in chemistry, henoticed students did not understand the content, regardless of prescribed book reading and wellthought out lesson plans. He became aware that even his top students were failing to understandkey concepts. In response, he developed a style of teaching that is designed to engage students,making the subject matter more fun for the audience. This dialogue can be found in the TEDTalk titled “Hey Science Teachers: Make it Fun!” 5

Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

terms of planning, implementation, accountability and evaluation, either as an individual or a partner in a group. ( problem solving)  Have developed appropriate physical and manipulative kills in work and leisure contexts (physical).  Have been helped to foster sensitivity and tolerance to the needs of others personal relationships (interpersonal/caring).  Have been enabled to develop an appropriate set of spiritual, social and moral values (faith; morals)  Have had opportunities to develop creativity and appreciation of creativity in others (aesthetic).  Have developed responsibility for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, both physical and mental (health).  Have developed an appreciation

Conference Session

Promoting Technological Literacy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College-Dublin

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

experiences in the mini projects in a provided) more substantial creative activity in which all the skills acquired could be utilised.Exhibit 2. The projects in order of their completion. 9 & 10 as planned are not included because they werenot completed. Reproduced from Owen, S and J. Heywood (1990) Transition technology in Ireland.International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 1 (1), 21 – 32. The evaluation includes a dailyaccount of what happened on the course. 12 males and 12 females in the age range 16 – 18 completed thethree week program which was completed in a custom built laboratory financed by the Irish

Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

undergraduateengineering curriculum to include more subjects…all within the confines of a sacrosanct four-year program. Arguments on all sides are unimpeachable but they are also mutuallyexclusive…The arguments could be reconciled in a plan for a pre-engineering undergraduateprogram followed by a professional school program… because of objections to the extra costs ofthis approach…the committee could not reach a consensus on this vexing problem.” (p. iv)Overall the definition of an engineer and engineering that emerges from “Engineering Educationand Practice in the United States” is both essential and pragmatic. Essential in that the roles andfunctions of the engineer need to be defined to place her in the context of a larger economic andsocial system, and