The International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA [formerly ITEA]) has tracked the status of technology (and engineering) education in four previous studies (Newberry 2001; Meade & Dugger 2004; Dugger 2007; and Moye, Dugger, & Starkweather 2012). The purpose of this continuing study has been to determine the health…

Technology and engineering education continues to evolve as it becomes more apparent that students need this information to become more successful in college and careers. The International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA ) has tracked the status of technology education in the United States in three separate studies over the…

Describes the process used by the Technology for All Americans Project to develop consensus regarding the development of standards for technology education for grades K-12. (JOW)

Describes the evolution of technology education standards: Standards for Industrial Arts Programs (1978-80), Standards for Technology Education Practice (1985), and the three phases of the Technology for All Americans Project and the Standards for Technological Literacy (1994-2003). (SK)

Offers responses to frequently asked questions about the Standards for Technological Literacy developed by the International Technology Education Association. Suggests that the standards will help to ensure that all students receive an effective education by setting forth a consistent content for the study of technology. (Author/JOW)

The goals of Phase III of the Technology for All Americans Project are to develop student assessment standards, professional development standards, program standards, and effective leaders. The project is based on the Standards for Technology Literacy, a NASA initiative. (JOW)

Discusses what students should know and be able to do as specified in the International Technology Education Association's standards. Addresses how technology education programs can meet the standards set by industry and teachers. (JOW)

Provides the background of the International Technology Education Association's Technology for All Americans Project and the process used to establish standards for technology education. (JOW)

Attempts to allay the confusion between technology education and educational technology. Discusses their purpose and direction as well as the standards used in both areas.(JOW)

Discusses contents of new publication released by the International Technology Education Association: "Advancing Excellence in Technology Literacy: Student Assessment, Professional Development, and Program Standards," intended to provide the means for implementing technology standards published in 2000 ("Standards for Technology…

Describes a project conducted to develop standards and guidelines for the improvement of industrial arts programs that fulfill the objectives of the Vocational Education Act of 1963, as amended by the Education Amendments of 1976. (LRA)

The Technology for All Americans Project, designed to promote K-12 technological literacy, plans to develop standards for teacher preparation, student assessment, and program evaluation, based on the Technology Content Standards. The Center to Advance the Teaching of Technology and Science will provide professional development support for teachers…

In October 2005, the Technology for All Americans Project (TfAAP) came to an end, having far exceeded its goals. TfAAP delivered a philosophical basis of the need for technological literacy (ITEA, 1996); content, student assessment, professional development, and program standards for technological literacy (ITEA, 2000/2002; 2003), and practical…

This guide contains information for use in organizing a local chapter of the American Industrial Arts Student Association (AIASA). Presented first are a series of standards pertaining to AIASA philosophy, instructional program and staff, administration and supervision, support systems, instructional strategies, and public relations. Following a…

This guide provides information for use in achieving sex equity in industrial arts programs. Listed first are a series of standards pertaining to sex equity in industrial arts programs. Following a discussion of the impact of social change on education, the concept of sex equity is examined. Defined next are the major terms used in the guide. The…