Technology for Children 10-20-01

[Technological Literacy News Editor <education@edventures.com>]

TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY UPDATE

A weekly newsletter for families and educators committed to
building brighter futures for kids in a technology-rich society.
THIS WEEK: Part III in our "Technology for All Americans" series
discussing the technology standards established by the
International Technology Education Association.

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TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY THIS WEEK

Last week we addressed the ITEA's standards on "The Nature of
Technology" -- which talks about defining technology and placing
it in perspective for students.  This week, four more important
standards that address technology in a societal context.

Technology and Society - from the ITEA's Technology for All 
American's project.

Standard 4: Students will develop an understanding of the
cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology.

Standard 5: Students will develop an understanding of the
effects of technology on the environment.

Standard 6: Students will develop an understanding of the role
of society in the development and use of technology.

Standard 7: Students will develop an understanding of the
influence of technology on history.

MORE ON THE ITEA NEXT WEEK!

We have three more Technological Literacy Updates coming that
will cover the remainder of the ITEA's 20 Standards for
Technological Literacy.  Hopefully, you can find a moment to 
integrate some of this information into your daily routine with
your students or family this week.  Together, we can build a
brighter future for students around the world by preparing them
to use technology as naturally as they use a pencil and paper!

Until next week!

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