Discusses how periodization (the categorizing of history into identifiable periods) can be used effectively in world history courses to make the subject matter manageable and to avoid overwhelming the students with details. Presents a schema which interweaves technology, economic contacts, and cultural systems to help students handle the idea of…

Addresses the controversial issue of nuclear education in public schools. Highlights include resolutions passed by the National Congress of Parent Teacher Associations, what nuclear education is, distinction between nuclear education and education in the nuclear age, educational materials, a review of teaching materials, nuclear literacy, and…

The authors discuss changing values and cultural patterns that result from increased emphasis on technology. They present implications and recommendations for educators. (CH)

Typical contacts with information-processing technology (IPT) do not significantly reshape thought. Although some suggest that IPT will have a narrowing, dehumanizing influence, the diversification of ITP now underway will allow for more styles of involvement. Because of this diversification, thinking may change as it did in response to literacy…

Proposes new model for study of microcomputer technology in agriculture in which diffusion/adoption of innovations is conceptualized as a structural process affected by "access conditions" resulting from research and development, intrinsic technology characteristics, and distributional characteristics. Examines thesis that potential adopters…

Presents varying philosophies of science education based on educational ideologies and images of science. Redefines science as a problematic human activity that has the potential to develop an informed and effective citizenry. (ML)

Compares computer learning and language learning and how a student's thoughts are shaped by each; also details what a teacher's responsibilities may be in using computers in English instruction by reviewing current literature. (CRH)

Discusses methods of forecasting and reviews scenarios of the future of industrial arts that have been developed in this century. Suggests that industrial arts students of the future will develop industrial, career, and technological literacy through the use of computer-based simulation of systems. (SK)

Compares education in technology contrasted to education about technology by discussing epidemic models and public health engineering to illustrate problems in developing the former type of course. Problem areas include course emphasis (artifacts or system analysis), role of hands-on experiences, and the transdisciplinary nature of technology. (BC)

Technology has profoundly changed political and social life, since power depends on knowledge. This change need not be a threat to democratic principles. Technology can, in fact, promote democracy, but technological literacy becomes a prerequisite for active citizenship. (PP)

The demand for the integration of technology into our K-12 schools dictates the technology curriculum in higher education. Since the evolution of new technologies is continuous and rapid, it is an ongoing challenge to keep post-secondary education current. Teacher education programs are no exception. Today's pre-service teachers are the classroom…

In this report, deliberately used is a range of terms to talk about the use of information and communication technologies. The terms include electronic literacy, digital literacy, technological literacy, technoliteracy, multimodal literacies and multiliteracies. There is no argument that the terms are interchangeable, even though they are often…

A Smithsonian exhibition was developed that looked at invention in an innovative way. It aimed to encourage visitors to make connections between their own lives and abilities and those of inventors. The role of play in the invention process was examined. Play is a universal and familiar activity and can help people find the link between their own…

This project was designed to investigate the potential of classroom communication systems (CCSs) for facilitating effective teaching and creating effective learning environments. The study was specifically designed to examine the extent to which teachers use CCSs in their classrooms to facilitate environments which are learner-centered,…

Discusses how the topic of spectral (Fourier) decomposition is introduced in a communications course at State University of New York (Stony Brook). Includes background information on this engineering concept (without focusing on calculus), how it is demonstrated, applications, and how the spectrum of a given signal can be measured. (JN)