2025-2026 Academic Catalog
Welcome to Virginia Tech! We are excited that you are here planning your time as a Hokie.
Welcome to Virginia Tech! We are excited that you are here planning your time as a Hokie.
Introduction to creative hands-on problem-solving using technological and engineering design and application. Comprehensive views of how technology and engineering require integration of knowledge to solve technological challenges. Intersection of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with society. Use of virtual and hands-on modeling to identify, evaluate, and test the proper materials and processes for product design. Professional skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and effective communication.
Introduction to strategies for teaching technology, engineering, and design in middle and high schools. Exploration of state standards and national recommendations for teaching technology, engineering, and design. Curriculum design and pedagogical frameworks for teaching technological and engineering design-based learning activities, implementing differentiated instruction, and addressing industry trends.
Fundamentals of technology and engineering design for middle and high school technology educators. 2005: Human needs and cultural context in engineering design process and design thinking. Contributions of systems engineering. Knowledge and skills for processing common materials. Introduction to computer-aided design for two and three-dimensional modeling. Laboratory safety. 2006: Technology and engineering practices. Measurement, analysis, and simulation tools and techniques. Advanced materials processing. Application of computer-aided design for two and three-dimensional modeling. Teaching technology in 6th through 12th grade classrooms.
Fundamentals of technology and engineering design for middle and high school technology educators. 2005: Human needs and cultural context in engineering design process and design thinking. Contributions of systems engineering. Knowledge and skills for processing common materials. Introduction to computer-aided design for two and three-dimensional modeling. Laboratory safety. 2006: Technology and engineering practices. Measurement, analysis, and simulation tools and techniques. Advanced materials processing. Application of computer-aided design for two and three-dimensional modeling. Teaching technology in 6th through 12th grade classrooms.
Examination of current and projected technology and engineering topics that are growing in regional, state, national, and global importance. Analyzing how the Grand Challenges for Engineering shape future technological advancements and their impact on societies, the environment, and global issues. Development, revision, and field-testing of appropriate learning activities for middle and high school students in selected topic areas.
Introduction to designing robotic systems including sensors, electronic components, and mechanical devices. Foundational technical developments in the use of robots and other computer-controlled devices including technical reporting. History and evolution of robots and automation and their social, economic, industrial, and educational impacts. Robotics-based instruction for middle and high-school students.
Workforce experience in technology and engineering education, including open-ended research, design, and industry collaboration. Open-ended and team-focused challenges in STEM contexts. Design-cycle (from problem identification to prototype and technical reporting) based on global, economic, environmental, and societal challenges. Comprehensive instructional unit planning to prepare pre-service educators to teach technological and engineering design-based learning to middle and high school students.
Planned program of clinical practice in education under the direction and supervision of a university supervisor and a selected practitioner. Recommendation of program area and successful completion of Professional Studies required.
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