Defining Technology's Past

Using an 1895 edition of Webster's dictionary, examines how the definition of technological terms has changed and the new terms that were created in the 19th century. Explores ways teachers can use the dictionary in teaching technology education. (SK)

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Published inThe Technology teacher Vol. 62; no. 6; pp. 7 - 10
Main Author Volk, Ken
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Reston International Technology Education Association 01.03.2003
Subjects
Change
Computer education
Computers
Definitions
Dictionaries
Educational History
English
History
Technology
Technology Education
United States
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Summary:Using an 1895 edition of Webster's dictionary, examines how the definition of technological terms has changed and the new terms that were created in the 19th century. Explores ways teachers can use the dictionary in teaching technology education. (SK)
ISSN:0746-3537
2158-0502