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Science and Society; Genetics; Ethics; Biology; Molecular Structure; Technology; Risk; Science Instruction; Discussion (Teaching Technique)

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The controversy and uncertainty surrounding use of nanosilver in consumer products can be used to stimulate a question-based discussion that integrates ethical and social implications with biology.

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Natural Disasters; Weather; Science Education; Science Instruction; Technology; High Schools; High School Students; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Technology Integration; Professional Development; Educational Facilities Improvement

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The costliest tornado in U.S. history descended without warning on the small community of Joplin, Missouri, USA, on May 22, 2011. People across the country watched the devastation on TV and YouTube. But the thousands of students and staff of Joplin School District lived through it. Recognizing the need to restore normalcy throughout the community, Superintendent C.J. Huff steadfastly committed to opening Joplin's schools by the originally scheduled 2011-2012 school year start date of August 17. It was a difficult feat by any means. But what makes this story truly remarkable is that, even with such an incredibly short turnaround and long list of challenges, Joplin Schools did not simply rebuild in the image of its former self. Instead, they seized the opportunity to become even better by implementing a one-to-one initiative, complete with a new all-digital curriculum. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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State Colleges; Citizenship; Work Environment; Social Studies; Active Learning; Student Projects; Problem Solving; Technology

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In 2010, State College Area School District (SCASD) in Pennsylvania, USA, agreed to help develop a virtual international classroom exchange called the Schoolwires Greenleaf program. The program's project-based curriculum paired U.S. students with Chinese learners to collaborate, foster global citizenship, and prepare students for the digital work environment. Schoolwires is a U.S. company that provides web-based collaboration tools, and the Greenleaf program grew out of its focus on tech integration. In this article, the author describes how she piloted Greenleaf with a group of students from her high school social studies class. (Contains 3 online resources.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Foreign Countries; Physics; Interdisciplinary Approach; Relevance (Education); Student Motivation; Learner Engagement; Learning Motivation; Learning Modules; Daily Living Skills; Hands on Science; Molecular Structure; Technology; Science Education; Crime; Science Activities; Praxis; Curriculum Development

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The question "how to improve the interest of students to study physics" has been discussed in the author's previous papers too. Within the framework of the project, the author prepared various new interdisciplinary projects to demonstrate how inventions in physics are used in everyday life. Now, about one year later, the author found out that students were most addressed with the modules physics and crime scene investigation physics in the kitchen, as usually with non-traditional simple experiments. The aim of this paper is to introduce the modules and discuss possible reasons of this situation. (Contains 3 figures.) [This article was prepared with the support of the European Community.] Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Technology Education; Research; Technology; Science Education; Reflection; Evaluation

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This paper attempts to summarize the focus of the research that has recently taken place in Technology Education, and from that basis suggest a trajectory for future research trends. Some research that is considered particularly seminal to the profession is summarised, and the paper is concluded with some reflections about personal research agendas.

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Teaching Methods; Young Children; Experiential Learning; Technology; Early Childhood Education; Interviews; Models; Research; Technology Education; Knowledge Base for Teaching; Knowledge Level

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This paper describes an exploratory study of an aspect of the technological knowledge of two groups of five-year-old students in their first year at school. Their emerging understandings of the steps required to develop a new product were investigated through a series of interviews. A theoretical framework linking technological knowledge to "funds of knowledge" from experiences outside the classroom supported the analysis. The data suggest that young children draw on a broad range of experiences and knowledge, often uncritically, in order to explain how things are made. They are able to transfer their understandings of the technological process from one experience to another particularly when they have the language and background experiences to support them. Of particular note however, is that they were often unfamiliar with the properties of materials and therefore unable to anticipate the processes necessary to convert raw materials into a final product. The research also highlighted some key considerations for working with young children in this area. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Students; Foreign Countries; Technology Education; Design; Pilot Projects; Design Requirements; Technology; Design Crafts

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The purpose of the study reported here was to investigate the effectiveness of a conceptual design unit as part of the Design and Technology curriculum for 14 years old pupils in England. One research question drove this study: What sort of designing do pupils do when they design without having to make what they have designed? Data consisted of the design ideas of a whole class developed during 6 lessons towards the end of an 18 lesson teaching sequence. Findings, which are in line with those of the pilot study, indicate that the pupils' designing was highly iterative, creative, involved making a wide range of design decisions and revealed understanding of technological concepts. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Immigrants; Foreign Countries; Industry; Brain Drain; School Business Relationship; Expertise; Racial Differences; Knowledge Economy; Entrepreneurship; Innovation; Engineering; Technology; Sciences; Networks; Socioeconomic Status; Role

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University-industry (U-I) linkage is not a new concept. Although there are models for such linkage that have been tested or used, they may remain unsuitable in certain countries and communities. With the unique situation of the Palestinians, the existing models may fall short of meeting the specific needs and targets of establishing such a relationship. This paper aims at building a framework for stronger relationships between Palestinian universities and industries and entrepreneurial network of the Palestinian Diaspora based on a strong supporting platform of Science, Engineering, Technology & Innovation (SET&I). This would in turn strengthen the SET&I platform rendering it an enabled and enabling platform. Several interviews were conducted with people seen as experts and/or representatives in this field. University-industry collaboration, knowledge networks, Diaspora, researchers, investment, spin off, spill over, brain drain, Palestinian skilled immigrants and others are pieces of a puzzle. This puzzle can be put together in many ways. Looking through the eyes of Palestinian Diaspora entrepreneurs, U-I collaborations are a ready platform that could support their mobilization and movement towards challenge and socio-economic satisfaction in Palestine. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Foreign Countries; Science Education; Science Instruction; Science and Society; Questionnaires; Teacher Attitudes; Preservice Teachers; Preservice Teacher Education; Technology; Positive Attitudes; Negative Attitudes; Research Methodology; Scientific Principles; Science Teachers; Statistical Analysis

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This paper describes Spanish science teachers' thinking about issues concerning the nature of science (NOS) and the relationships connecting science, technology, and society (STS). The sample consisted of 774 in-service and pre-service teachers. The participants responded to a selection of items from the Questionnaire of Opinions on Science, Technology & Society in a multiple response model. These data were processed to generate the invariant indices that are used as the bases for subsequent quantitative and qualitative analyses. The overall results reflect moderately informed conceptions, and a detailed analysis by items, categories, and positions reveals a range of positive and negative conceptions about the topics of NOS dealt with in the questionnaire items. The implications of the findings for teaching and teacher training on the themes of NOS are discussed. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Skilled Workers; Manufacturing; Technology; Electronics; Technical Education; Vocational Education; Computers; Careers

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The Colfax High School (Colfax, California) Design Tech program incorporates both academic instruction and practical use of advanced technology to prepare students for the wide range of occupations that involve working with metal, wood, computers, and electronics. In this article, the author describes how Colfax students applied academic learning, developed flexible thinking, and acquired marketable skills in the school's Design Tech program while using advanced manufacturing technology to build solar-powered drag racers. The students learn to use a computer numerical control (CNC) router that is used to build the wooden body as well as a CNC plasma cutter that is used to build the metal chassis of the drag racer. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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