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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...

This 5-page article discusses the The Women in Computer Engineering (TWiCE) project. This project has proved effective in the retention of women in an undergraduate computer science engineering program. Members of TWiCE apply their developing knowledge to community service and serve as role models...

This paper, commissioned by the 2011 summit on Community Colleges in the Evolving STEM Education Landscape, discusses the ways two-year mathematics curriculum must improve to prepare students effectively for STEM careers with four core recommendations: 1) Take a P-20 approach to reforming the entire...

This webinar, made available by Internet Scout Research Group, features Rachel Bower and Luis Perez discussing how educators can increase the accessibility of high quality materials for learners with disabilities. Objectives for the webinar include: Explain what is meant by "accessible" and...