Appalachian Technology Initiative

153 Pages·2016·2.68 MB·English

by  Paul David Green

Running Head: APPALACHIAN TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE 1

ABSTRACT OF CAPSTONE

Paul David Green

The Graduate School

Morehead State University

March 28, 2016
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APPALACHIAN TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE

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Abstract of capstone
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A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the
Requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the
College of Education
At Morehead State University

By

Paul David Green

Booneville, Kentucy

Committee Chair: Dr. Michael W. Kessinger, Assistant Professor

Morehead, Kentucky

March 28, 2016

Copyright © Paul D. Green, March 28, 2016
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ABSTRACT OF CAPSTONE

APPALACHIAN TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE

The area served by the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative has
traditionally been dominated by the extraction of its valuable resources. Whether it is
coal, oil, timber, or its people, resources have left the region with little to show in
return. The Appalachian Technology Initiative was developed to leverage K-12
education as an economic driver for a traditionally distressed region. The ATI was
designed to examine characteristics and skills needed in the 21st century work place.
The ATI emphasized high-tech content in the fields of computer science, aerospace
engineering, and aviation. The ATI also focused on the 21st century skills of critical
thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and communication.
The Appalachian Technology Initiative was launched during the 2015-2016
school year with considerable results. More than 500 students participated in the
initiative by enrolling in Introduction to Computer Science and in Introduction to
Aerospace and Aviation. The ATI was designed to match the talent needs of the
region with the skills necessary to create economic conditions necessary for growth.
The purpose of the ATI is to provide high-level technology education to the students
of the region that could become a driver to help shape the future of southeast
Kentucky.
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KEYWORDS: Technology, Economic Development, Distance Learning, Computer
Science, Innovation

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APPALACHIAN TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE

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Paul David Green

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Stephen D. Hooker, EdD
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James Evans, EdD
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Michael W. Kessinger, EdD
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Christopher T. Miller, EdD
Department Chair Date
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CAPSTONE

Paul David Green

The Graduate School

Morehead State University

March 28, 2016

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APPALACHIAN TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE

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Capstone
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A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the
Requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the
College of Education
At Morehead State University

By

Paul David Green

Booneville, Kentucky

Committee Chair: Michael Kessinger, Ed.D

Morehead, Kentucky

March 28, 2016

Copyright © Paul D. Green, March 28, 2016
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