Technology education

{{Short description|Education in processes and use of technology}} {{cleanup rewrite|date=October 2024}} {{Educational research}} {{multiple image | align = right | total_width = 380 | image1 = Osseo-Fairchild Technical Education Center.jpg | caption1 = Osseo-Fairchild Technical Education Center | image2 = Pittsville Career and Technical Education Center.jpg | caption2 = Pittsville Career and Technical Education Center }}

'''Technology education'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.governing.com/now/the-compelling-need-to-elevate-tech-ed|title=The Compelling Need to Elevate Tech Ed|date=May 10, 2022|website=Governing}}</ref> is the study of technology, in which students "learn about the processes and knowledge related to technology".<ref>ITEA. (2000). Standards for technological literacy; Content for the study of technology. Executive Summary. Reston, Va, p. 242</ref> As a field of study, it covers the human's ability to shape and change the physical world to meet needs, by manipulating materials and tools with techniques. It addresses the disconnect between wide usage and the lack of knowledge about technical components of technologies used and how to fix them.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Technology Education Today: International Perspectives|last1=de Vries|first1=Marc|last2=Fletcher|first2=Stefan|last3=Labudde|first3=Peter|last4=Lang|first4=Martin|last5=Mammes|first5=Ingelore|last6=Max|first6=Charles|last7=Munk|first7=Dieter|last8=Nicholl|first8=Bill|last9=Strobel|first9=Johannes|publisher=Waxmann Verlag|year=2016|isbn=9783830933847|location=Munster|pages=33}}</ref> This emergent discipline seeks to contribute to the learners' overall scientific and technological literacy,<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|title=Technology Education in School and Industry: Emerging Didactics for Human Resource Development|last1=Blandow|first1=Dietrich|last2=Dyrenfurth|first2=Michael|publisher=Springer-Verlag|year=1994|isbn=3540582509|location=Berlin|pages=312}}</ref> and technacy.

Technology education should not be confused with educational technology. Educational technology focuses on a narrower subset of technology use that centers on technology in and for education, as opposed to technology education's focus on technology's use in general.<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Dugger Jr.|first1=William E.|last2=Naik|first2=Nitin|date=September 2001|title=Clarifying Misconceptions between Technology Education and Educational Technology|url=https://www.iteea.org/File.aspx?id=49264|journal=Technology Teacher|volume=61|issue=1|pages=31–35}}</ref>

== History == Technology education is an offshoot of the Industrial Arts tradition in the United States and the Craft teaching or vocational education in other countries.<ref name=":0" /> In 1980, through what was called the "Futuring Project", the name of "industrial arts education" was changed to be "technology education" in New York State; the goal of this movement was to increase students' technological literacy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oswego.edu/technology/history-1/|title=History {{!}} Department of Technology|website=www.oswego.edu|at=sec. Technology Education|language=en|access-date=2018-01-07}}</ref> Since the nature of technology education is significantly different from its predecessor, Industrial Arts, teachers underwent in-service education in the mid-1980s while a Technology Training Network was also established by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).<ref name=":0" />

In Sweden, technology as a new subject emerged from the tradition of craft subjects, while in countries like Taiwan and Australia, its elements are discernible in historical vocational programs.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Technology Education for Teachers|last1=Williams|first1=John|last2=Williams|first2=Anthony|publisher=Macmillan Education Australia Pty Ltd|year=1996|isbn=0732940907|location=South Melbourne|pages=286}}</ref>

In the 21st century, Mars suit design was utilized as a topic for technology education.<ref name="nasa3">{{cite web|url=https://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Designing_Spacesuits_Mars.html|title=Designing Spacesuits for Mars|website=NASA|date=13 July 2009 |access-date=2018-02-25}}</ref> Technical education is entirely different from general education

== Current state of technology education == TeachThought, a private entity, described technology education as being in the "status of childhood and bold experimentation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.teachthought.com/technology/the-current-state-of-technology-in-the-classroom-infographic/|title=The Current State Of Technology In The Classroom [Infographic] -|date=2013-03-20|work=TeachThought|access-date=2018-07-03|language=en-US}}</ref>" A survey of teachers across the United States by an independent market research company found out that 86 percent of teacher-respondents agree that technology must be used in the classroom. 96 percent say it promotes engagement of students, and 89% agree technology improves student outcomes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.fractuslearning.com/edtech-stats/|title=18 EdTech Stats About the Current State of Technology in Education|date=2013-08-26|work=Fractus Learning|access-date=2018-07-03|language=en-US}}</ref> Technology is present in many education systems. As of July 2018, American public schools provide one desktop computer for every five students and spend over $3 billion annually on digital content.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mastersed.uc.edu/news-resources/infographics/the-classroom-of-2050/|title=The Classroom of 2050 {{!}} University of Cincinnati {{!}} UC's Master of Education Online Program|website=mastersed.uc.edu|language=en-US|access-date=2018-07-03}}</ref> In school year 2015–2016, the government conducted more state-standardized testing for elementary and middle levels through digital platforms instead of the traditional pen and paper method.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/technology-in-education/index.html|title=Technology in Education: An Overview|last=Herold|first=Benjamin|work=Education Week|access-date=2018-07-03|language=en-US}}</ref>

The digital revolution offers fresh learning prospects. Students can learn online even if they are not in the classroom. Advancement in technology entails new approaches of combining present and future technological improvements and incorporating these innovations into the public education system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncsl.org/research/education/technology-in-schools-digital-devices-textbook-funds-educators635678003.aspx|title=Technology in Schools|last=Legislatures|first=National Conference of State|website=www.ncsl.org|language=en-US|access-date=2018-07-03}}</ref> With technology incorporated into everyday learning, this creates a new environment with new personalized and blended learning. Students are able to complete work based on their own needs and benefit from the flexibility of individualized study, which enhances the overall learning experience. The technology space in education is huge. It advances and changes rapidly.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pearsoned.com/the-current-state-of-educational-technology-use/|title=The Current State of Educational Technology Use {{!}} Pearson Blog|date=2015-12-10|work=USA|access-date=2018-07-03|language=en-US|archive-date=2018-07-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703075402/https://www.pearsoned.com/the-current-state-of-educational-technology-use/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the United Kingdom, computer technology helped elevate standards in different schools to confront various challenges.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.information-age.com/30-years-technology-education-besa-report-advises-government-lessons-learned-123458887/|title=30 years of technology in education: BESA report advises government on lessons learned - Information Age|date=2015-01-21|work=Information Age|access-date=2018-07-03|language=en-GB}}</ref> The UK adopted the "Flipped Classroom" concept after it became popular in the United States. The idea is to reverse conventional teaching methods by delivering instruction online and outside traditional classrooms.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-30814302|title=How technology is changing schools|last=Wakefield|first=Jane|date=2015-02-02|work=BBC News|access-date=2018-07-03|language=en-GB}}</ref>

In Europe, the European Commission espoused a Digital Education Plan in January 2018. The program consists of 11 initiatives that support utilization of technology and digital capabilities in education development.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aristeksystems.com/blog/eu-elearning-market-grow/#predictions|title=Digital Education Action Plan|language=en|access-date=2022-03-22}}</ref> The Commission also adopted an action plan called the Staff Working Document<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ec.europa.eu/environment/beyond_gdp/staffworkingdoc_en.html|title=Staff Working Document - European Commission|website=ec.europa.eu|language=en|access-date=2018-07-03}}</ref> which details its strategy in implementing digital education. This plan includes three priorities and formulates measures to assist European Union member states in tackling all related concerns.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ec.europa.eu/education/policy/strategic-framework/education-technology_en|title=Digital competences and technology in education - Education and training - European Commission|website=Education and training|language=en|access-date=2018-07-03|archive-date=2018-07-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703081142/https://ec.europa.eu/education/policy/strategic-framework/education-technology_en|url-status=dead}}</ref> The whole framework will support the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eqavet.eu/What-We-Do/European-VET-Initiatives/European-Qualifications-Framework|title=European Qualifications Framework - Eqavet|website=www.eqavet.eu|language=en|access-date=2018-07-03}}</ref> and European Classification of Skills, Competences, Qualifications, and Occupations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ec.europa.eu/esco/portal/home|title=ESCO - European Commission|website=ec.europa.eu|language=en|access-date=2018-07-03}}</ref>

In East Asia, The World Bank co-sponsored a yearly (two-day) international symposium<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://blogs.worldbank.org/edutech/surveying-ict-use-education-asia|title=Surveying ICT use in education in Asia|last=Trucano|first=Michael|date=2014-05-07|work=Edutech|access-date=2018-07-03|language=en}}</ref> In October 2017 with South Korea's Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology and the World Bank to support education and ICT concerns for industry practitioners and senior policymakers. Participants plan and discuss issues in the use of new technologies for schools within the region.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/edutech/brief/global-symposium-on-ict-use-in-education|title=Global symposium on ICT use in education|work=World Bank|access-date=2018-07-03|language=en}}</ref>

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==External links== {{Commonscat|Technology education}} *[http://www.oswego.edu/~waite/502techhistory.html The History and Philosophy of Technology Education - "Historical Reader"] from SUNY Oswego

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