The Telecommunications and Networking Engineering Technology Education Project

电信和网络工程技术教育项目斯普林菲尔德技术社区学院(STCC)正在进行电信和网络工程技术教育的高级技术教育(ATE)。该项目是与STCC的合作努力，合作伙伴包括康涅狄格大学、哈特福德大学(CT)和斯普林菲尔德市公立学校(MA)。它的目的是开发适应21世纪电信和网络行业培训需求的综合课程、教师培训模式和示范实验室。该项目的发展还包括私营部门和其他公共部门机构的积极参与。目前，STCC提供了非常成功的电子系统工程技术、计算机系统工程技术、激光光电技术(还包括光子学和光纤光学)以及其他各种尖端高科技项目。该项目正在开发一种国家创新模式，以传统测试设备、不断发展的设备、“虚拟仪器”实验室和模拟软件为特色，向学生展示真实和模拟的现场体验。此外，STCC正在制定与中学和本科院校的衔接协议，为教师培训讲习班提供讲师和设施，评估和评估项目，并传播项目成果。该项目包括一项协调一致的努力，让妇女和少数群体作为学生参与这项新的技术课程。

The Telecommunications and Networking Engineering Technology Education Project Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is undertaking an Advanced Technological Education (ATE) in Telecommunications and Networking Engineering Technology Education. The project is a collaborative effort with STCC joined by partners: the University of Connecticut, the University of Hartford (CT), and the City of Springfield (MA) Public Schools. Its purpose is to develop an integrated curriculum, a teacher training model, and a model laboratory which meets the training needs of the telecommunications and networking industries in the 21st century. Development of the project also includes the active involvement of both private industry and other public sector agencies. STCC currently offers highly successful programs in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology, Computer Systems Engineering Technology, Laser Electro-Optics Technology (which also includes photonics and fiber optics) and a variety of other cutting-edge high technology programs. The project is developing a national innovative model featuring traditional test equipment, evolving equipment, a "virtual instrumentation" lab and simulation software to present to students both real and simulated field experiences. Further, STCC is developing articulation agreements with secondary schools and baccalaureate institutions, providing instructors and facilities for teacher training workshops, evaluating and assessing the project, and disseminating project results. The Project includes a concerted effort to involve women and minorities as students in this new technology offering.