Keeping the joy in learning should be a priority of every school and every teacher. Technology educators have a long history of providing students with opportunities to experience the joy of learning and the joy of involvement with technology. This article examines the role that the emotion of joy can play in the general learning experience and…

The more time and effort that a technology education teacher takes to make facilitative responses, the more the student will take responsibility for learning outcomes. Responses focusing on feelings, attitudes and values, clarifying and supporting, and questioning and supporting provide a basis for counseling and interacting with students. (JOW)