Achieving the Goals

Achieving the Goals
Author:
Publisher: Department of Education
Total Pages: 156
Release: 1996
Genre: Computers
ISBN:
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The information in this volume was compiled in order to provide a guide to the technology-in-education programs of the federal government. The goal of this book is to provide important information about technological resources that will assist teachers, administrators, students, parents and others in achieving the goal of the United States being first in the world in math and science. Included are descriptions of technology-in-education programs in some offices and entities of the federal government, such as the Office of Technology Policy, Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, General Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of the Interior, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Transportation, Department of Veterans Affairs, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Smithsonian Institution. (DDR)

Uses of Technology in Lower Secondary Mathematics Education

Uses of Technology in Lower Secondary Mathematics Education
Author: Paul Drijvers
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2016-06-14
Genre: Education
ISBN: 3319336665
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This topical survey provides an overview of the current state of the art in technology use in mathematics education, including both practice-oriented experiences and research-based evidence, as seen from an international perspective. Three core themes are discussed: Evidence of effectiveness; Digital assessment; and Communication and collaboration. The survey’s final section offers suggestions for future trends in technology-rich mathematics education and provides a research agenda reflecting those trends. Predicting what lower secondary mathematics education might look like in 2025 with respect to the role of digital tools in curricula, teaching and learning, it examines the question of how teachers can integrate physical and virtual experiences to promote a deeper understanding of mathematics. The issues and findings presented here provide an overview of current research and offer a glimpse into a potential future characterized by the effective integration of technology to support mathematics teaching and learning at the lower secondary level.

Achieving the Goals - Goal 5

Achieving the Goals - Goal 5
Author: Linda Roberts
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 150
Release: 1998-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9780788142390
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In 1996, Getting America's Students Ready for the 21st Century: Meeting the Technology Literacy ChallengeÓ was released. Although new technological innovations have transformed American Life, our schools are still a step behind. Only 4% of schools have a computer for every 5 students & only 9% of classrooms are connected to the Internet. This report compiles many of the technology-in-education programs in the Federal government in one place for the first time. These resources provide a wealth of information for schools & school districts that seek to expand their technology base.

Attracting PhDs to K-12 Education

Attracting PhDs to K-12 Education
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2002-09-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 030908427X
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The National Research Council (NRC) has undertaken a three-phase project to explore the possibility of a program to attract science, mathematics and engineering PhDs to careers in K-12 education. The first phase of the project surveyed the interests of recent PhDs in science and mathematics in pursuing careers in secondary education. Analysis of the Phase I data suggests that a significant percentage of PhDs might be interested in pursuing careers in secondary education under some circumstances. This report from the second phase of the project presents a proposal for a national demonstration program to determine how one might prepare PhDs to be productive members of the K-12 education community. The proposed program is designed to help meet the needs of the nation's schools, while providing further career opportunities for recent PhDs in science, mathematics and engineering.

Successful K-12 STEM Education

Successful K-12 STEM Education
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2011-06-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0309213002
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Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are cultural achievements that reflect our humanity, power our economy, and constitute fundamental aspects of our lives as citizens, consumers, parents, and members of the workforce. Providing all students with access to quality education in the STEM disciplines is important to our nation's competitiveness. However, it is challenging to identify the most successful schools and approaches in the STEM disciplines because success is defined in many ways and can occur in many different types of schools and settings. In addition, it is difficult to determine whether the success of a school's students is caused by actions the school takes or simply related to the population of students in the school. Successful K-12 STEM Education defines a framework for understanding "success" in K-12 STEM education. The book focuses its analysis on the science and mathematics parts of STEM and outlines criteria for identifying effective STEM schools and programs. Because a school's success should be defined by and measured relative to its goals, the book identifies three important goals that share certain elements, including learning STEM content and practices, developing positive dispositions toward STEM, and preparing students to be lifelong learners. A successful STEM program would increase the number of students who ultimately pursue advanced degrees and careers in STEM fields, enhance the STEM-capable workforce, and boost STEM literacy for all students. It is also critical to broaden the participation of women and minorities in STEM fields. Successful K-12 STEM Education examines the vast landscape of K-12 STEM education by considering different school models, highlighting research on effective STEM education practices, and identifying some conditions that promote and limit school- and student-level success in STEM. The book also looks at where further work is needed to develop appropriate data sources. The book will serve as a guide to policy makers; decision makers at the school and district levels; local, state, and federal government agencies; curriculum developers; educators; and parent and education advocacy groups.