In focus groups and interviews with teachers, it was found that though boys are initially more interested in using computers, girls' interest increases with exposure. Girls often used computers for different purposes than boys, mo  ... more

In focus groups and interviews with teachers, it was found that though boys are initially more interested in using computers, girls' interest increases with exposure. Girls often used computers for different purposes than boys, more word processing than boys. Boys are more aggressive about getting computer time and are likelier to use computers for play while girls are more practical.   less

Online 40+ page document for K-12 and college educators containing links to resources in oceanography and earth system science. Every resource has a short annotation describing the resource and providing contact information as we  ... more

Online 40+ page document for K-12 and college educators containing links to resources in oceanography and earth system science. Every resource has a short annotation describing the resource and providing contact information as well as a hyperlink to the actual resource. The online document is organized around the following outline: EDUCATION - Class Activities EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR OCEANOGRAPHY AND EARTH SCIENCES 1.0 Classroom Material 1.1 - Grades K-12 1.2 - Higher Education 2.0 Collaborative, On-Line Education 3.0 Continuing Education for Teachers 4.0 Data/Images From Satellites 4.1 - For Classroom Use 4.2 - General 5.0 Field Trips/ Out of Class Experiences 6.0 Internet Sites for Students 7.0 Multimedia/CD-ROMs 8.0 Periodicals 9.0 Posters 10.0 Reaching the Internet 11.0 Resource Lists Like This One (On-Line) 12.0 Special Themes - El Niño 1997-98 - 1998 International Year of the Ocean.   less

The site features a series of free, self-paced workshops covering a wide variety of current topics in education. The workshops, some of which are based in theory, some in methodology, offer tips and strategies for making classroom  ... more

The site features a series of free, self-paced workshops covering a wide variety of current topics in education. The workshops, some of which are based in theory, some in methodology, offer tips and strategies for making classrooms work.The workshops are intended for teachers, administrators, librarians, or anyone interested in education. Professional development credit is also available for completing a workshop.   less

Abstract: "Investment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education has been identified by the U.S. Department of Education and other agencies as a pressing need. Although science and mathematics, and to a  ... more

Abstract: "Investment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education has been identified by the U.S. Department of Education and other agencies as a pressing need. Although science and mathematics, and to a lesser extent, technology-based learning opportunities have been important features of past educational programs sponsored by the National Science Foundation and can be readily found in K-12 curriculums, the E (“engineering”) in STEM is underrepresented. Currently, few efforts are focused on an intensive, long-term, coherent approach to incorporating engineering content and methods into teachers’ preservice or in-service professional development." Citation: Bull, G., Gerald, K. & Gibson, D. (2009). Editorial: A Rationale for Incorporating Engineering Education Into the Teacher Education Curriculum. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 9(3), 222-225. AACE.   less

Papers and reports on teaching, in particular for K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). One paper, A Collaborative Process for K-12 Engineering Curriculum Development, describes an approach and lessons le  ... more

Papers and reports on teaching, in particular for K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). One paper, A Collaborative Process for K-12 Engineering Curriculum Development, describes an approach and lessons learned for "bringing engineering and technology curricula into the K-12 classroom as a vehicle for the integration of math and science." Connects to education resource http://teachengineering.com/ (search NEEDS for "Teach Engineering-Website"), an NSF-sponsored library of education resources.   less

Introduction: Is there such a thing as a gendered response to technology applications? If so what are the implications for preservice and K-12 planning? This presentation aims to increase knowledge and empathic understanding with  ... more

Introduction: Is there such a thing as a gendered response to technology applications? If so what are the implications for preservice and K-12 planning? This presentation aims to increase knowledge and empathic understanding with educational technology. Questions addressed include how women are positioned and how they position themselves in an educational technology environment.   less

"Education can clarify the importance of good solid waste management to community members and to tribal leadership, ensuring that your solid waste program will be supported as a high priority. Environmental curricula which incorpo  ... more

"Education can clarify the importance of good solid waste management to community members and to tribal leadership, ensuring that your solid waste program will be supported as a high priority. Environmental curricula which incorporate Native American cultural themes help sensitize students to environmental issues and may inspire greater participation in community pollution prevention activities." This EPA site provides links to K-12 and Higher Education resources.   less

Transcription of presentation at the Engineer 2020 summit and published in the NAE Bridge, Volume 36, Number 2, Summer 20006. This excellent article focuses on several key issues on K-16 aspects of engineering education and the  ... more

Transcription of presentation at the Engineer 2020 summit and published in the NAE Bridge, Volume 36, Number 2, Summer 20006. This excellent article focuses on several key issues on K-16 aspects of engineering education and the K-16 pipeline: making engineering attractive; diversity-driven creativity; the gender divide; the public image of engineering; the international divide; high school preparation; engineering in K-12; high schools, K-12 Outreach Corps and an integrated K-16 approach. She summarizes with: "We are facing both great challenges and great opportunities. It is critical to our nation's health that we make bold, coherent K-16 engineering choices and bring engineering out of the shadows. As long as it remains a stealth profession, the excitement of engineering will continue to be one of the best kept secrets on the planet. It's up to us to make engineering visible and relevant in the lives of K-12 students, teachers, counselors, and parents. As we face increasing competition from low-wage, high-human-capital communities across the globe (and as wealth, thankfully, spreads and the global standard of living increases as never before), we must design engineering education to capitalize on an interrelated K-16 system. As my favorite professor once said, "It is our choices . . . that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities" (Rowling, 1999). We know what is possible. Our challenge is to make the possible probable for our educational system and our profession. Jacquelyn F. Sullivan is co-director of the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder. This article is based on a talk given on October 10, 2005, at the NAE Annual Meeting.   less

"[G]irls are not afraid [of computers] but ... they are uninspired and alienated by the way K-12 education presents computing to them." Computing should be present throughout the curriculum. The curriculum must be flexible enough  ... more

"[G]irls are not afraid [of computers] but ... they are uninspired and alienated by the way K-12 education presents computing to them." Computing should be present throughout the curriculum. The curriculum must be flexible enough to accommodate people's different paths to technology.   less

BEST sought to convene the nations respected practitioners, researchers and policymakers and identify whats working across the country to develop the technical talent of under-represented groups in pre-K through 12, higher educati  ... more

BEST sought to convene the nations respected practitioners, researchers and policymakers and identify whats working across the country to develop the technical talent of under-represented groups in pre-K through 12, higher education, and the workplace. No comprehensive assessment on this scale had ever been attempted. Three blue ribbon panels published their reports in 2004: What it Takes: Pre-K-12 Design Principles to Broaden Participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - Part 1 - Part 2   less