Other+Tech+Sites+of+Interest

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__[|Technology Education Federation of Australia]__ A clearly outlined explanation to the question What Is Technology? Other support documents and resources available on this site too.

__ [|Queensland Studies Authority – Technology Essential Learnings] __ Outlines the support and key learning in technology. Sample unit plans and templates are available.

__ [|Queensland Government] __ This site clearly outlines the focus of technology, with clear supporting documents. *** Please note: At time of putting these links together Australia are developing an Australian wide curriculum. Technology is Phase 3 of this development which is still to be outlined and implemented (Source: [|www.acara.edu.au] )

__ [|Industrial Technology and Design Teachers’ Association] __ Resources and documents available for the teaching of technology, as well as context specific resources. This site also include a database of projects undertaken in schools throughout Queensland.

[|www.intad.asn.au/juniortech/default.asp]
I ncludes a very clear step by step outline of the design process, with examples.

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**__ [|International Technology and Engineering Educators Association] __** Click on the resources page for links to a wide range of varied links to support general technology and design as well as specific contextual learning.

[|www.iteaconnect.org/TAA/PDFs/Taa_RandSSecond.pdf]
An interesting document outlining the importance of technological literacy for all students.

[|www.iteaconnect.org/TAA/PDFs/xstnd.pdf] Standards for technological literacy in the US that can act as a guide for Nature of Technology, Technology and Society and Design.

**__ [|Design Squad] __** Go to the Parents and Educators link – then Guides. The Teachers Guide in the downloadable documents outlines a simple and effective Design Process Outline.