Creating programs and curricular offerings that are standards-based is a worthwhile goal that can best be achieved by using the many and varied resources available to educators and others. This article describes several such resources, including the ITEA Annual Conference, ITEA-CATTS Standards Specialists, ITEA-CATTS Engineering byDesign[TM]…

The author discusses and addresses common reactions of teachers to the new technology education curriculum. Teacher concerns include (1) recruiting students, (2) serving college-bound students, (3) scheduling, and (4) obtaining school district approval. (CH)

The authors discuss "Principles of Technology," a standard introduction to technology in many secondary schools. They suggest the possibility of introducing teacher-developed spinoff activities into the curriculum and provide several examples. (CH)

Discusses program standards, one part of the Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology. Addresses their uses in developing K-12 curriculum. (JOW)

Discusses how technology is viewed by different people, as well as financial support for the study of technology in liberal arts programs. Three examples of how different educational institutions approach the study of technology are described: basic electronics and heating and cooling technology at Wellesley, engineering at SUNY-Stony Brook, and…