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Chirinda, Brantina, Ed.; Sibanda, Lwazi, Ed.; Vere, Joseph, Ed.; Sunzuma, Gladys, Ed. – Peter Lang Publishing Group, 2023
Historical and current educational perspectives are epistemologically challenging to weave together. The contributors brought together in this book have risen to that challenge and, in the process, have produced a detailed and thorough account of the issues and processes at play. Science, Mathematics, and Technology (SMT) education is recognised…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Job Skills, Problem Solving, Lifelong Learning
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Black, Dan; Zeigler, Jodi – Tech Directions, 2011
As educators, the authors believe in guiding students towards the life skills, knowledge, and expertise they need to succeed in life and in the workforce of the 21st century. With that in mind, they have created a project in which students drive their own learning through creativity and collaborative work to develop an efficient product. Through…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Learning Activities, Group Activities, Robotics
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De Jong, Ton; Van Joolingen, Wouter R.; Giemza, Adam; Girault, Isabelle; Hoppe, Ulrich; Kindermann, Jorg; Kluge, Anders; Lazonder, Ard W.; Vold, Vibeke; Weinberger, Armin; Weinbrenner, Stefan; Wichmann, Astrid; Anjewierden, Anjo; Bodin, Marjolaine; Bollen, Lars; D'Ham, Cedric; Dolonen, Jan; Engler, Jan; Geraedts, Caspar; Grosskreutz, Henrik; Hovardas, Tasos; Julien, Rachel; Lechner, Judith; Ludvigsen, Sten; Matteman, Yuri; Meistadt, Oyvind; Naess, Bjorge; Ney, Muriel; Pedaste, Margus; Perritano, Anthony; Rinket, Marieke; Von Schlanbusch, Henrik; Sarapuu, Tago; Schulz, Florian; Sikken, Jakob; Slotta, Jim; Toussaint, Jeremy; Verkade, Alex; Wajeman, Claire; Wasson, Barbara; Zacharia, Zacharias C.; Van Der Zanden, Martine – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2010
Science Created by You (SCY) is a project on learning in science and technology domains. SCY uses a pedagogical approach that centres around products, called "emerging learning objects" (ELOs) that are created by students. Students work individually and collaboratively in SCY-Lab (the general SCY learning environment) on "missions" that are guided…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Learning Strategies, Interdisciplinary Approach, Science Education
Aucoin, P. J. – Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 2011
Over the past three decades, environmental issues have been on the global forefront and continue to affect people's daily lives. Although the need for environmental attention is at an all-time high, outdoor and environmental education (OEE) plays an insufficient role in school systems. As technology continues to contribute to advancements in every…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Place Based Education, Outdoor Education, Environmental Education
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Shackelford, Ray; Griffis, Kurt – Tech Directions, 2006
Newsletters are an important resource or form of media. They offer a cost-effective way to keep people informed, as well as to promote events and programs. Production of a newsletter makes an excellent project, relevant to real-world communication, for technology students. This article presents an activity on how to create a short newsletter. The…
Descriptors: Newspapers, Desktop Publishing, Technology Education, Computer Software
Lasko, David J. – 1993
This compendium of interdisciplinary learning activities is designed to assist technology education instructors who are conducting an introductory secondary-level course in communication technology. The 12 activities, which are sequenced from introductory, low-cost activities to more advanced and more involved activities, deal with the following…
Descriptors: Communications, Communications Satellites, Desktop Publishing, Electronic Mail
Benenson, Gary – 2002
This book explores all kinds of packaging materials including bags, boxes, etc. and how they are used to protect and display products. Contents are divided into six chapters: (1) "Appetizers" includes activities that can be done individually to become familiar with the topic of packaging and structures; (2) "Concepts" provides…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Arts
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Hauser, Doug; Yuill, Ronald D. – Technology Teacher, 2004
At Tecumseh Middle School in Indiana the technology education teachers are part of a team consisting of language arts, math, social studies, and science teachers who work together on items of common interest and student needs. There is a scheduled period each day for instructors to meet to develop plans and activities to help students become more…
Descriptors: Student Interests, Technology Education, State Standards, Science Education
Benenson, Gary – 2002
This book explains methods of representing information. Contents are divided into six chapters: (1) "Appetizers" includes activities that can be done individually to become familiar with the topics of signs, symbols, and codes; (2) "Concepts" provides a basis for symbol and sign development; (3) "Activities" features activities and classroom…
Descriptors: Coding, Curriculum, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Boser, Richard A.; Gallo, Dennis – Middle School Journal, 1995
Illustrates contemporary approaches to construction technology programs which focus on thematic approaches and learning activities that integrate subject areas. Argues for thematic instruction in technology education and describes scope of programs, methods of teaching, thematic exploration of technology, interdisciplinary approaches, technology…
Descriptors: Computers, History Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities
Neujahr, James L.; Benenson, Gary – 2002
This book focuses on the understanding and development of graphical representations of physical spaces. Contents are divided into six chapters: (1) "Appetizers" includes activities that can be done individually to become familiar with the topic of mapping; (2) "Concepts" provides a basis for mapping and graphical representation development; (3)…
Descriptors: Cartography, Curriculum, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Neujahr, James L. – 2002
This book focuses on the design process and aims to teach students basic design technology with applications in their school and environment. Contents are divided into six chapters: (1) "Appetizers" includes activities that can be done individually to become familiar with the topic of design; (2) "Concepts" provides a basis for design development;…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Design, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Keck, Tom, Comp.; Frye, Ellen, Ed. – 1993
Preparing students to be successful in a rapidly changing world means showing them how to use the tools of technology and how to integrate those tools into all areas of learning. This booklet is divided into three sections: Design Activities, Experiments, and Resources. The design activities ask students to collaborate on design projects. In these…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Design, Designers, Educational Technology
Twin Cities Public Television, St. Paul, MN. – 1995
This educational materials packet was designed to help teachers use the Public Broadcasting Service's (PBS) program called "Newton's Apple" in the classroom. This book contains information on how these materials support the latest science standards; an index to the 13th season lesson pages and an index to the past three seasons; a…
Descriptors: Educational Television, Elementary Secondary Education, Hands on Science, Instructional Materials
Benenson, Gary – 2002
This book focuses on devices and systems that transform motion or convert energy. Contents are divided into six chapters: (1) "Appetizers" includes activities that can be done individually to become familiar with the topic of machines and mechanisms; (2) "Concepts" provides a basis for machine and mechanism development; (3)…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Energy, Interdisciplinary Approach
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