Describes the aims, methods, project, and topics of a course designed so that students may explore the impact of science and technology on society. Units include: technology (pro and con); nuclear deterrence; politics and technical decisions; and computers. Includes a list of audiovisual resources (with title, source, and current cost). (DH)

The author recalls his thoughts on his address to graduating high school seniors in Karval, Colorado. He concludes that, although Karval students perhaps lack skills necessary to the information age, they have learned more important lessons in their warm and supportive community. (PB)

Suggests that exposure to science should not be confused with understanding science or with scientific literacy. Indicates that in spite of taking science classes, few students come through this experience with more than a fleeting glimpse of science, and fewer still retain any lasting impression of the scientific world. (JN)

Describes a study of the ability of English as a second language students to read technical instructions. The students were asked to set a digital alarm clock using the manufacturer's instructions. The results indicate that a science background is a greater facilitator of efficient completion than very good knowledge of English. (SED)

Arguing that vocational education has potentially an important role in raising all students' technological knowledge base and that work-bound students will be hurt by additional academic requirements, the director of the American Vocational Association expresses concern about recent national commission reports prescribing a classical academic…

This issue of Learning Point offers highlights several schools and districts in which there is a shared energy around making processes of teaching and learning more efficient while understanding and applying technology where it can provide the most value added for student learning. Gratuitous technology or technology for the sake of technology and…

"Realizing Excellence: Structuring Technology Programs" offers educators and other concerned individuals suggestions and tools for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating standards-based technology programs. Working together, users of "Realizing Excellence" can achieve the vision that all students can and should become technologically…

This manual was developed within the framework of the Project 2000+: Scientific and Technological Literacy for All, and it is hoped that the manual will provide support to teachers in their instructional practices and bring science and technological culture into the classroom. Contents of the manual are divided into four sections: (1)…

Disciplines such as multimedia, 3-D animation, and video depend on a merging of creativity and technology, and students' classroom and job market success in these fields also depends on their ability to synthesize artistic and technological expertise. Today's students are well-versed in computer use, and often this facility causes them to be…

This book explores everyday social practices and how they influence who people are, their life quality, opportunities and possibilities open and denied, focusing on language and literacy components of social practices. Chapter 1 outlines an approach to thinking about language and culture and how they are related, developed from Gee's (1996)…

This article is an edited excerpt of the author's presentation at the Technology Education Symposium IV, Illinois State University. Technology education the author believes, has expended too much effort and energy on direction and not enough effort and energy on purpose; that is, on a meaningful purpose for change. (SSH)

The author argues that jobs in the future will depend less on manual skill and more on perceptual aptitude, formal knowledge, and precision. Industrial arts classes must include robotics in their curriculum if they intend to reflect accurately American industry. (Author/SSH)

Presents an interview with Ray Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bell Atlantic Corporation. As a member of several advisory boards (Business Roundtable, Library of Congress, Committee on Arts and Humanities, and National Information Infrastructure), Smith offers his view on the future of the telecommunications industry,…

Five independent attitudes related to craft, design, and technology (CDT) are isolated by factor analysis. Rated liking for CDT, the intention to study continually, contemplation of a career based on it, verbal intelligence, mathematical ability, and technical skills of the family are also measured. Some sex differences are considered. (Author/YP)

Discusses what technology assessment can gain from historical knowledge and historical perspectives. Investigates points of intersection starting from a consideration of the general aims. Outlines some ways in which historical research can contribute to the theoretical foundations of technology assessment and to the process of reaching judgments.…