Engineering technology instruction for the 21st century. Process and products

Abstract

The authors describe how, using National Science Foundation guidelines, the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Queensborough Community College (USA) has designed a pilot project intended to: maximize student mastery of engineering technology so they can grow professionally with advances in technology; create a model instructional environment that provides a learning experience for students that will prepare them for the contemporary work place; heighten student interest and academic commitment to the electrical and computer engineering technology curriculum; and share courseware, applications of technology, teaching methodologies, and outcomes of the project for enrichment of the science, engineering, and technology curricula at the college level.