Articulated Technological Education Pathways (ATEP)

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The Articulated Technological Education Pathways (ATEP) project develops three semester-long courses for high school students that provide a bridge from high school technical programs to community college programs in technician education. The three courses address standards-driven technology concepts and skills and STEM career choices in biochemical technology, information and communications technology, and materials and manufacturing technology. Curriculum development is guided by contemporary pedagogical practice and matched to industry competencies and STEM academic learning standards. The materials are mainly digital - emphasizing web-based learning and hands-on, design-based, physical modeling activities that can be delivered as hybrid courses. Each course consists of two eight-week modules that can serve as replacement or supplementary curricula for high school Science, Career and Technical Education, engineering, and technology education programs. Each course is developed by a team consisting of content experts, faculty from high schools and community colleges and a senior level industrialist. The first module in each course is introductory and builds on previous work at the Center for Technological Literacy. The content of the remaining modules is determined by the assessment-driven design process of Wiggins and McTighe to emphasize key concepts and builds on previous work at ATE Centers and projects. The materials were pilot tested in classrooms, evaluated and revised before field testing. Guides are prepared for teachers, administrators and parents. The materials include a published hybrid text and web-based cyber-learning instruction on Moodle.net. Research was conducted to determine how effectively the ATEP hybrid program engages students, supports their learning of important STEM concepts and workplace skills and serves to interest them pursue further STEM education leading to STEM careers. On the site, visitors will find an overview of ATEP and an overview of their activities.

    In this module, you will explore how technological innovations have changed—and continue to change—our world.  This module will guide you through purchasing and building a computer and operating system basics.  The four sections will cover these topics:

    • Section 1—Computer History, Digital Logic, Numbering Systems, Conversion Basics
    • Section 2—Computer Component, Peripheral, Purchasing and Building a Computer Basics
    • Section 3—Desktop/Laptop/Mobile Operating System Basics
    • Section 4—Server, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing Basics

      Most of us would be lost without the Internet and our mobile devices.  We've come to rely on technology whenever and where ever we want it. Most of time technology work seamlessly, but who keeps it running? How does it actually work? We will explore that in this module.

        In this course, you will be introduced to the fields of biotechnology and engineering. Lastly, you will use what you have learned to design, build, and test a fully functional bioreactor which can be used to mass produce medicines or generate alternative fuels. You will be the engineer.

        Over the next eight weeks you will:

        • Discover how science, technology and engineering come together to help solve problems
        • Explore different fields of biotechnology and its applications in your life
        • Review basic biology and engineering principles
        • Create an artificial source of insulin using biotechnology and engineering techniques
        • Work as a team to design, build, test and evaluate a bioreactor in your own classroom
        • Experience what its like work as a biotechnician
        • Use technology to solve problems

          In Module A you worked in a virtual reality laboratory to produce and maximize insulin production using various methods.  In Module B will continue your work in the classroom using the tools and equipment that you were introduced to in Module A. 

          In this module you and your teammates will:

          • Design a bioreactor for producing microbial proteins
          • Describe the parameters that can be altered to affect microbial growth and product formation
          • Identify methods for detecting the presence of enzymes.

            This course, created by the Articulated Technological Education Pathways (ATEP) project, provides an overview of design for manufacturing and the Informed Design Cycle. Each section of the course includes resources related to the instruction topic. This includes videos, quizzes, assignments, teacher notes, labs, and section standards. The course is divided into eleven sections:

              This course, created by the Articulated Technological Education Pathways (ATEP) project, provides an overview of the history and significance of machine tools within the field of manufacturing.  Each section of the course includes resources related to the instruction topic.  This includes the topical content, quizzes, assignments, teacher notes, labs, and section standards.  The course is divided into six sections and six additional subsections:

              • Section 1: History of Manufacturing
              • Section 2: Design: Manufacturing and Sustainability
              • Section 3: Machining Technologies
                • Section 3.1: Sawing Technologies
                • Section 3.2: Drilling Technologies
                • Section 3.3: Turning Technologies
                • Section 3.4: Milling Technologies
                • Section 3.5: Abrasive Technologies
                • Section 3.6: Forming Technologies
              • Section 4: Precision Measurement
              • Section 5: Computerization of the Manufacturing Process
              • Section 6: Case Study: Collings Guitars