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This paper from Tain-Fung Wu of the National Changhua University, and Rodney L. Custer and Michael J. Dyrenfurth of the University of Missouri, covers problem solving in technology education. More specifically, the authors present a study that looks at similarities and differences in technological...

"The Technology Gateway is an integrated, problem-based course of study that models the workplace through the use of industrial-type problems and student and faculty teams. Physics/technology, mathematics, and communications are taught concurrently in the context of solving six workplace-related...

This 28-page toolkit outlines a mentoring program at The Center for Women and Information Technology at the University of Maryland. The toolkit includes steps to a successful mentoring program, mentor and protege roles and responsibilities, and a draft of a mentoring agreement. 

This paper from Kurt Y. Michael, Technology Education Teacher at Central Shenandoah Valley Regional Governor's School in Fishersville, Virginia, covers computer-simulation technology in education. He presents a study comparing hands-on activities and simulation activities in technology education....

This 8-page paper, written by Carlon G. Ami, describes the results of mathematics tests administered to student participants of the 2001 Summer Bride Program at the University of New Mexico. This program used techniques such as small group instruction to improve mathematics scores. By the end of the...

In this video, the Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work project and the Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier study are highlighted. Changes in the technician workforce and industry technologies are discussed, information sources are provided, study observations are described, and...

A cross-sectional survey of 798 high school science students showed that although female students may respond better to a female teacher’s classroom management, build reciprocal trust more with female teachers, and be more open to the pressure to learn from female teachers, in most instances the...

This 36-page paper, provided by the Maui Economic Development Board, describes the Women in Technology Project's efforts to increase the participation of women in the science, engineering, and technology workforce. One such effort was a survey of all junior and senior students at the Maui County...

This paper and accompanying presentation, by Eric M. Anderman, was given for the National Research Council Board on Testing and Assessment’s Workshop on Assessment of 21st Century Skills, Irvine, California, January 12-13, 2011. In it, Anderman critically examine how 21st century skills can be...

This 3-page paper, provided by the American Society for Engineering Education, describes the Women in Applied Science and Engineering (WISE) Summer Bridge Program at Arizona State University. The program is designed to prepare incoming female students for the transition from high school to the...