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ITEA Short
Implementation Workshop
STANDARDS FOR
TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY
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LOGISTICS
Introductions
Registration Form
ITEA Membership Form
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Standards for
Technological Literacy:
Content for the Study of Technology
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What you will gain from this
workshop...
An overview of Standards for
Technological Literacy
Suggestions on how to begin the
implementation process
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Do an Icebreaker…
Place directions for 5 – 10 minute
icebreaker here…
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Standards for Technological Literacy:
Content for the Study of
Technology
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Terminology
Technology is the modification of the
natural environment in order to satisfy
perceived human needs and wants.
Technological literacy is the ability to use,
manage, assess, and understand technology.
Technology Education is a study of
technology, which provides an opportunity for
students to learn about the processes and
knowledge related to technology that are
needed to solve problems and extend human
capabilities.
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Three Prevalent Misconceptions
Technology is applied Science
“The lack of technological literacy is compounded by
one prevalent misconception: When asked to
define technology, most individuals reply with the
archaic and mostly erroneous, idea that
technology is applied science” (Bybee, 2000, pg.
23).
Equating Technology Education with teaching
computers and information technology
Confusing technology with technical
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Cannot escape the reality
that…
Most advances in science are based on
technology.
S-T-S theme introduces even the naïve
person to the pervasive nature of technology
in our society.
“It is in the interest of science, science
education, and society to help students and
all citizens develop a greater understanding
and appreciation for some of the
fundamental concepts and processes of
technology and engineering” (Bybee, 2000,
p. 23-24).
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Technology Education and
Educational Technology
Technology Education
(Technological Studies)
Teaches about technology
A school subject
Ultimate goal:
Technological literacy for
everyone
Educational
Technology
Teaches with technology
A means of teaching
Ultimate goal:
Improving the process of
teaching and learning
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Technology Education and
Educational Technology
Technology Education Educational Technology
(Technological Studies)
Teaches about technology
as a content area
Concerned with the broad
spectrum of technology
(How humans have
designed & innovated the
natural world)
Primary goal:
Technological literacy for
everyone
(Information Technology)
Teaches with technology (uses
technology as a tool)
Primarily concerned with the
narrow spectrum of
information and
communication technologies
Primary goal: To enhance the
teaching and learning process
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What is Standards for
Technological Literacy based on?
Based on Rationale and
Structure — Phase 1
Reviewed national
standards from other
fields
Analyzed national
standards for inclusion of
technology
Coordinated with NSES
Standards and AAAS
Benchmarks
Reviewed state standards
Interviewed state
supervisors on standards
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Who is a technologically
literate person?
Understands:
 What technology is
 How technology is created
 How the use of technology shapes society and in
turn,
 How society shapes the development of
technology
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Structure of the Standards
Standards
The Nature of
Technology
Technology
and Society
Design
Abilities for
A Technological
World
The Designed
World
*The characteristics and scope of technology
*The core concepts of technology
*The relationships among technologies and the connections
between technology and other fields of study
*The cultural, social, economic, and political effects of
technology
*The effects of technology on the environment
*The role of society in the development and use of
technology
*The influence of technology on history
*The attributes of design
*Engineering design
*The role of troubleshooting, research and development,
invention and innovation, and experimentation in
problem solving
*Apply the design process
*Use and maintain technological products and systems
*Assess the impact of products and systems
*Medical technologies
*Agricultural and related biotechnologies
*Energy and power technologies
*Information and communication technologies
*Transportation technologies
*Manufacturing technologies
*Construction technologies
Benchmarks
K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12
Table of Contents
Chapters
1. Preparing Students for a Technological World
2. Overview of Technology Content Standards
Activity
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The Nature of Technology
Technology and Society
Design
Abilities for a Technological World
The Designed World
8. Call to Action
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Activity II
Getting to Know Standards for
Technological Literacy
Break into Teams of Four
Think – Pair – Share
Open Discussion
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Alternate Activity II
Getting to Know Standards for
Technological Literacy
Pass out standards listing and go over
Break into Teams of Four
Look at Standard 8 in depth
Think – Pair – Share
Open Discussion
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Select Tasks and Activities
Three Kinds of Learning-Teaching Activities
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Introductory Activities - stimulate student
interest to participate in the unit of study
Enabling Activities - students learn and
demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and habits
of mind needed to attain the standards
Culminating Activities - students demonstrate
their learning of most or all standards
identified
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Activity III
Design Brief – Standard X(s)
Standard #: {Place words to
Standard(s) you plan to address here}
Break into teams and follow the steps
provided in the Design Brief {Modify
the Design Brief as necessary}
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What We’ve Learned
Identify issues still needing clarification
Plan for follow-up opportunities
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The Challenge…
Blending depth and breadth in a
properly balanced ratio
Making choices, compromises, and
sacrifices
Highlighting Big ideas
Pursuing essential questions in depth
Providing as much direct experience as
possible to give meaning to key ideas
Wiggins & McTighe, 1998
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Evaluation of the Workshop
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STANDARDS THAT MAY BE
COVERED IN THIS
WORKSHOP
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Design
Standard 8:
Students will develop an understanding of the
attributes of design.
A. Everyone can design solutions to a problem.
B. Design is a creative process.
C. The design process is a purposeful method
of planning practical solutions to problems.
D. Requirements for a design include such
factors as the desired elements and features
of a product or system or the limits that are
placed on the design.
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Design
Standard 8 continued 6-8:
E. Design is a creative planning process that
leads to useful products and systems.
F. There is no perfect design.
G. Requirements for a design are made up of
criteria and constraints.
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Design
Standard 8 continued 9-12:
H. The design process includes defining a problem, brainstorming,
researching and generating ideas, identifying criteria and
specifying constraints, exploring possibilities, selecting an
approach, developing a design proposal, making a model or
prototype, testing and evaluating the design using
specifications, refining the design, creating or making it, and
communicating processes and results.
I. Design problems are seldom presented in a clearly defined
form.
J. The design needs to be continually checked and critiqued, and
the ideas of the design must be redefined and improved.
K. Requirements of a design, such as criteria, constraints and
efficiency, sometimes compete with each other.
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Standard 8 with Benchmarks
The Attributes of Design
K-2
*Everyone can
design
*Design is a
creative
process
3-5
*Definitions of
design
*Requirements
of design
6-8
*Design leads to
useful products
and systems
*There is no
perfect design
*Requirements
9-12
*The design
process
*Design
problems are
usually not clear
*Designs need
to be refined
*Requirements
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