Technology Education Observation

I had to put on safety glasses first thing. It seems like an extremely important and very enforced rule. The class has created drag cars. Students are working independently, in groups, and with assistance of their teacher. The tasks are varied. Some are painting, some are racing their drag cars, and some are sanding and cutting new apparatuses for their work. I noticed that the students are welcomed to ask questions and I am a firm believer in that!

The students' work was very creative and appealing. They seemed to hold a sense of pride about their work. They are very capable at this 7th grade level to follow printed directions without assistance.

Speaking with their teacher, Mr. Kinner, he told me that they had worked on a computer application and they had drawn their cars before using the machines in the lab. They had also had safety awareness lessons prior to entering the work stations in the lab.

The students seemed very relaxed and proficient at using drill presses, saws, and sanders. I think it is great that they are this fortunate to have this class with such an adept teacher.

I am going to think how these students can benefit additionally from the media center and media specialists regarding this class. Maybe if the students found books in the media center that would aid them in drawing, painting, constructing, or racing these vehicles. I know the technological aspect can be accomplished since the classroom is loaded with computers. I think books might add something to this class.