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Berkeihiser, Mike – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2016
Most technology and engineering (T&E) classes are elective, so teachers are always looking for ways to market programs, engage students, and remind administrators and school board members about the good things T&E teachers do with and for kids. In this article, the Unionville High School (PA) Technology and Engineering Department describes…
Descriptors: Technical Education, Engineering Education, High School Students, Manufacturing
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Fletcher, Edward C., Jr.; Tyson, Will – Journal of Research in Technical Careers, 2017
The purpose of this study was to explore how technical skills taught and learned in Florida engineering and engineering technology-themed career academies fit technical skills desired by local employers in technology and manufacturing. The analysis utilized the narratives of 70 students and four teachers from career academies at four high schools…
Descriptors: Job Skills, Career Academies, Vocational Education, Technical Education
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Smith, Jeffrey G.; Smith, Rita L. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2012
Online instruction has been demonstrated to increase the academic achievement for post-secondary students; however, little empirical investigation has been conducted on high school students learning from online multimedia instruction in the traditional classroom. This study investigated the knowledge acquisition, transfer, and favorability of…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Blended Learning, Educational Technology, Multimedia Instruction
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Ruble, James – Tech Directions, 2008
It would be extremely satisfying for career and technical educators to have plenty of students sign up for their programs. In addition, it would be a more satisfying for them if they can make money out of their programs. In this article, the author provides ideas on how teachers can get the industry involved in their programs.
Descriptors: Technical Education, Computer Assisted Design, Financial Support, School Business Relationship