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This resource guide, which is intended to help Virginia elementary school teachers integrate technology education into their instructional programs, reviews programs and learning activities designed to help students develop problem-solving skills and technological awareness. Discussed in the introduction are the following: the elementary school model; introduction to elementary technology education; integration of technology education in elementary schools; and essential goals for technology education. Section 1 reviews the following elementary school-level comprehensive programs: Virginia Pilot Programs in Elementary School Technology Integration; Total School Technology Integration; Mission 21: Launching Science and Technology across the Curriculum; Project 2061; Technology for Children (T4C); and Design and Technology in the National Curriculum of England. Presented in section 2 are 29 abstracts of learning activities currently being used by Virginia teachers that integrate technology education into the general elementary school curriculum. Each abstract includes the following: description of the activity; school and teacher involved; contact principal; and grade level. Section 3 contains the names/addresses of consultants and resource persons for elementary school technology education and the information needed to order the following: books and resources guides for technology activities; magazines and articles about technology activities; videotapes, software, and multimedia materials; and materials, supplies, and manipulatives. (MN)


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