- Youth Technology
Day
Each
Fall since 1996, senior technology education students have planned
and conducted Youth Technology Day (YTD) as part of their course
requirements in Technology Education Practicum (EDVT 4414.) Youth
Technology Day is a meaningful and fun technology program for
young people. It provides an opportunity for young people (usually
ages 7-13) to visit Virginia Tech's technology education program
and laboratories and to participate in challenging hands-on
technology activities that are planned and directed by preservice
technology education teachers.
-
-
-
- The
activities change each year depending on the class that's planning
the event and the group that is invited to attend. One year
participants made plastic picture frames and enlarged and
developed a photograph in the darkroom. Last year, about 25
Webelos (boy scouts) participated in a manufacturing activity
(making gumball machines) and laser demonstration. During another
YTD, young people made special plastic and wood note holders and
they participated in a robot demonstration.
The event provides these future teachers
with experience planning and implementing age appropriate
technology activities for young people. In addition, they learn a
lot about organization and communication because they need to plan
every detail including name tags, permission slips, evaluation
forms, thank you letters, refreshments, and more. Youth Technology
Day is a great way to promote technology education while providing
a valuable learning experience for members of the local community
and preservice technology teachers.
- TE
Home