Human intelligence is richer and more dynamic than we have been led to believe by formal academic education. Sir Ken Robinson
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Book Chapters:
Jones, V. (2012). Publishers’ technologies and their impact on higher education: Publisher’s technologies: Toys, tools, or essential engagement aids. In H. Kazeroony (Ed). The strategic management of higher education institutions: Serving students as customers for institutional growth (pp. 79-87). Oskaloosa, Iowa: Business Expert Press.
Jones, V. (2011). Technological and engineering literacy at the elementary level. In S. Bevins & J. Ritz (Eds.). The connection to the 21st century workforce: Technology and engineering education (pp. 34-43). Virginia: International Technology and Engineering Educators Association.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles: Moye, Johnny J., Dugger, Jr., William E., & Jones, Virginia R. (under review). Status of technology and engineering education in the United States: A fifth report of the findings from the states (2014-15). Technology and Engineering Teacher.
Moye, Johnny J. & Jones, Virginia R. (under review). Gender equity in the Virginia association of the technology student association competitive events. Journal for Technology Education. Jones, V. (in press). Habits of Mind: Developing problem-solving strategies for all learners. Children’s Technology and Engineering, 19(2).
Jones, V. (2014, September). Habits of Mind: Creativity. Children’s Technology and Engineering, 19(1).
Jones, V. (2014, May) Teaching STEM: 21st century skills. Children’s Technology and Engineering, 18(4), 11-13.
Jones, V. (2014, March).Teaching STEM: Integrative curriculum. Children’s Technology and Engineering, 18(3), 37-39.
Jones, V. (2013, December) Teaching STEM: Engineering design meets cool scientific inquiry (CSI) through graphic organizers. Children’s Technology and Engineering, 18(2), 21-23.
Jones, V. (2013, September). Teaching STEM: Design literacy strategies. Capture natural curiosity. Children’s Technology and Engineering, 18 (1), 28-30.
Bevins, P. S., Carter, K., Jones, V., Moye, J., & Ritz, J. M. (2012). The technology and engineering educator's role in producing a 21st century workforce. Technology and Engineering Teacher, 72 (3), 8-12.
Jones, V. (2011). Not your parents’ voc. ed. . . parents’ perceptions of career and technical education. Journal for Workforce Education, 3(1), 5-12.
Jones, V. (2011). ePortfolios and student engagement. Association for Small Computer Users in Education (ASCUE). (ERIC Document Reproduction Service).
Jones, V. & Capozzi, B. (2009, spring). Secondary education collaborates with “The Business of Art and Design” postsecondary program. Journal for Workforce Education, 1(2), 27-29.
Jones, V. (2008, fall). Career and technical education, the missing key element: A reaction to the alliance for excellent education elements of a successful high school. Journal for Workforce Education, 1(1), 5-8.
Jones, V. (2008, fall). Students’ perceptions of careers, career and technical education (CTE). Journal for Workforce Education, 1(1), 9-18.
Articles: Jones, V. (2013, January). Teaching, Connecting, and Empowering Learners. Techniques, 88(1), 16-17.
Jones, V. (2012, October). Essentials for engaged 21st century learners. Techniques, 87(7), 16-19.
Jones, V. (2010, October). Virginia’s academic and career plan emphasizes middle school. Techniques, 85(7), 24-27.