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Engineering at the Elementary Level
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McGrew, Cheryl – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2012
Can engineering technology be taught at the elementary level? Designing and building trebuchets, catapults, solar cars, and mousetrap vehicles in a west central Florida elementary class was considered very unusual in recent years. After a review of current research on failing schools and poor curriculum, the author wondered what her school could…
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Innovation, STEM Education, Experiential Learning
A Sustainable Model for Integrating Current Topics in Machine Learning Research into the Undergraduate Curriculum
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Georgiopoulos, M.; DeMara, R. F.; Gonzalez, A. J.; Wu, A. S.; Mollaghasemi, M.; Gelenbe, E.; Kysilka, M.; Secretan, J.; Sharma, C. A.; Alnsour, A. J. – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2009
This paper presents an integrated research and teaching model that has resulted from an NSF-funded effort to introduce results of current Machine Learning research into the engineering and computer science curriculum at the University of Central Florida (UCF). While in-depth exposure to current topics in Machine Learning has traditionally occurred…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Undergraduate Study, Student Research, Science Curriculum
A Study of Engineering and Engineering Technology Education in Florida.
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Terman, F. E.; Higdon, Archie – 1971
This study reviews engineering education in Florida and investigates programs and plans for engineering technology. A questionnaire was prepared to obtain statistical data on the engineering activities at individual institutions. Deans of engineering schools responded to the questionnaires and site visits were made by consultants to each school.…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Educational Quality, Engineering Education, Engineering Technology
Laser Electro-Optic Engineering Technology. Florida Vocational Program Guide.
University of South Florida, Tampa. Dept. of Adult and Vocational Education. – 1991
This program guide identifies particular considerations in the organization, operation, and evaluation of laser electro-optic engineering technology programs. Contents include an occupational description and information on the following: program content, including a curriculum framework that details major concepts and intended outcomes and a list…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Educational Resources, Employment Potential
Technology Education. Vocational Education Program Courses Standards.
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Div. of Applied Tech., Adult, and Community Education. – 1997
This document contains vocational education program course standards (curriculum frameworks and student performance standards) for exploratory courses, practical arts courses, and job preparatory programs offered at the secondary and postsecondary level as part of the technology education component of Florida's comprehensive vocational education…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Communications, Competency Based Education, Construction (Process)
Industrial Education. Vocational Education Program Courses Standards.
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Div. of Applied Tech., Adult, and Community Education. – 1997
This document contains vocational education program course standards for exploratory courses, practical arts courses, and job preparatory programs offered at the secondary and postsecondary level as part of the industrial education component in Florida. Curriculum frameworks are provided for 144 programs/clusters; representative topics are as…
Descriptors: Aviation Technology, Behavioral Objectives, Communications, Competency Based Education