ITEA Technological Literacy Standards

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ITEA Technological Literacy Standards
Extensive review of national K-12 standards for technology education developed by ITEA.
Assessing Technological Literacy in the United States
This study considers approaches for assessing technological literacy in teachers, students, and out-of-school adults.
State Educators' Symposium on Technological Literacy
One-day symposium for state education leaders in mathematics, science, assessment, and curriculum to learn about and discuss technological literacy.

NAE members engaged in an extensive review of national K-12 standards for technology education. The standards were developed by the International Technology Education Association;

This initiative, completed in the first quarter of 2000, involved NAE members in extensive review of national K-12 standards for technology education. The standards were developed by the International Technology Education Association under funding from the National Science Foundation and NASA. The NAE Technology Education Standards Committee led the Academy's efforts on this project. A National Research Council committee, chaired by NAE President Wm. A. Wulf, also reviewed the standards.

The NRC committee's interim report and final letter report may be viewed online.

Statement on the ITEA Standards for Technological Literacy

Date	June 1, 2000

Council of the National Academy of Engineering April 6, 2000 The United States depends on technology to maintain the health of its citizens, the safety of its borders, the strength of its economy, and the smooth functioning of its government. Despite this dependence, U.S. society ...