The author presents his remarks from the Maley Spirit of Excellence Breakfast during the International Technology Education Association Conference in Kansas City, MO, April 4, 2005. There are many perspectives on leadership and how best to develop leaders. When he reflects on the career of Dr. Maley, he thinks of a person who set the pace and…

It is the conclusion of the Committee on Assessing Technological Literacy, a study panel appointed by the National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council, that very little is known about what children or adults know, can do, and believe about technology. This is because the state of assessment related to technology--or, …

Discusses two questions: (1) Are we in the technology business, where we spend exorbitant time and energy debating which content and what method? and (2) Should we be in the business of serving all youth in a special way so they can grow, develop, and function successfully in a rapidly advancing technological world? (CT)

The number of technology teachers needed is projected to increase by 16% in 2006. A 22% decrease in technology teacher education graduates may indicate upcoming shortages of qualified teachers. Raising public awareness and intensifying teacher recruitment are crucial. (SK)

Describes an engineering design course that is taught at the postsecondary level but can be adapted for secondary education. It presents the steps in the design process and illustrates, using a matrix, the tradeoffs necessary in design. (JOW)

Describes a materials science and technology course for high school students, which combines chemistry, physics, engineering, math, technology education, and crafts to introduce students to the atomic make-up and physical properties of materials and to apply this knowledge in creative activities. (SK)

The author presents a research-based technology curriculum model that improves one's ability to anticipate and solve problems. The model focuses on understanding (1) human values, (2) restraints on technology, (3) resources of technology, (4) elements of technology, (5) outcomes of technology, and (6) controls on technology. (CH)

Describes the technology education program at a Colorado high school that is based on principles of interdisciplinary education, cooperative learning, a flexible curriculum, and an emphasis on students as problem solvers. (Author/JOW)

Student associations help students develop their leadership abilities, professionalism, and competitiveness. They also contribute to program recruitment, curricular innovation, and personal satisfaction. (JOW)

Describes Brigham Young University's technology teacher education program, detailing learning activities in the four clusters (communications, manufacturing, construction, transportation/power). Provides diagrams of the communication/power/energy lab and the advanced technology lab. (SK)

Lopez Island Middle and High School has integrated science and technology courses into an activity-oriented curriculum. Teaching the design process and systems approach demystifies technology and fosters critical thinking and problem solving. (SK)

Describes South Carolina's add-on or out-of-field approach to supplying needed technology education teachers. Recommends recruitment strategies, and discusses teacher education. (JOW)

Graphic Communication Electronic Publishing Project supports a Web site (http://TechEd.vt.edu/gcc/) for graphic communication teachers and students, providing links to Web materials, conversion of print materials to electronic formats, and electronic products and services including job listings, resume posting service, and a listserv. (SK)

Describes an elementary school project--a "leprechaun trap"--that included elements of technology, science, language arts, and problem solving. Discusses how technology education is helping the Taos Pueblo community build bridges between its past and modern technologies. (JOW)

The Maryland Plan for technology education, combining theory with applications to the laboratory and giving emphasis to the development and cultivation of individuals, was close to the traditional Greek Educational Orientation. However, implementation of the Maryland Plan in Greece still faced problems in terms of philosophy, facilities, and…