The authors have devoted a considerable amount of time evaluating the role that gaming and game development plays in the form of curricula integration and as a future career focus for students interested in this field. From the research conducted through the completed National Science Foundation (NSF) project, VisTE: Visualization in Technology…

Elementary school technology education exists in all of the traditional school subjects and often remains isolated and foreign when teachers fail to perceive its importance. Technology changes the way children process information and it should be integrated into the curriculum. (JOW)

Virtually all elements of human society are touched by technology. Students who are not educated in modern advances will be ill-prepared for the world of work in the twenty-first century. All educators must modify their curriculum to reflect advanced technology. (JOW)

Describes the technology education program at a Colorado high school that is based on principles of interdisciplinary education, cooperative learning, a flexible curriculum, and an emphasis on students as problem solvers. (Author/JOW)

The integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics content (STEM) has become a mainstream topic within educational systems. This paper discusses the technology integration model for education and the factors to be considered when taking into account technology education as a focal point of integrated curricula. These factors are:…

The Society of Automotive Engineers is involved in developing middle school curriculum for technology education based on authentic engineering design challenges. The design brief model fits real-world practices and integrates science, math, and technology. (SK)