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This conference paper, by Larry Howard, Zsolt Remenyi, and Gabor Pap, of Vanderbilt University's Institute for Software Integrated Systems, covers technology used to create adaptive blended learning environments. The authors discuss "opportunities and issues related to this prospect, both...

This paper from Wayne W. Welch of the University of Minnesota addresses nonresponse issues with surveys. As the report's abstract states: "The purpose of this report is to raise awareness and present ways to address nonresponse problems among those that use surveys in their studies of ATE grants....

This paper, by Karen F. Zuga, Associate Professor in Math, Science, and Technology Education in the School of Teaching & Learning at the Ohio State University, explores feminist theories and women's ways of knowledge in order to improve technology education for all students. 

This webinar is provided by Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center (MATEC)​ NetWorks and was recorded on November 16, 2012; it was presented by Jennifer Foster, Senior Director for Adult Education and Family Literacy and State Director for the GED testing administration at the Illinois...

This webinar, made available by Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center (MATEC), discusses adult career pathways and how they can help adults acquire the skills and education needed to gain adequate employment. A career pathway is defined as "a series of connected education and training...

This 9-page article from Elizabeth E. LeClair highlights a spatial reasoning exercise and the importance of spatial reasoning ability. This exercise was developed to enhance students' spatial reasoning without using challenging jargon or digital imaging. "Using refrigerator magnets, foam blocks, ink...

This paper by Rodney L. Custer, Brigitte G. Valesey, and Barry N. Burke, covers problem solving in technological education and presents and assessment model to evaluate technological design activities. The research problem, objectives, methodology, findings, and recommendations are discussed.

This paper, from the American Society for Engineering Education, discusses the NSF ATE-funded Applying Research-Based Instructional Methods in the Classroom project at Sinclair Community College. The project, led by Professor Houdeshell, focuses on the "application and evaluation of research-based...

This presentation by Deirdre Knapp was given to the Workshop on Assessment of 21st Century Skills, held in January 2011. In it, Knapp discusses a number of approaches to developing assessments for 21st century skills including: identifying what to assess, selecting assessment strategies, developing...

This 29-page paper, written by Robert I. Lerman, discusses employer-led training. The following questions are addressed in this paper: What types and amounts of skill development and especially employer sponsored traning are taking place in the U.S. overall? Is it increasing or decreasing? What are...