Technology is a dynamic field in which new developments take place continuously. Education traditionally lacks behind the latest developments in this subject area. Therefore it is necessary to consider updating education regularly. The NATO Advanced Research Workshop "Integrating Advanced Technology into Technology Education" discussed necessary changes in technology education caused by new developments in technology. It was held in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, October 9-12, 1990. Our impression is that there was a fruitful interaction between educationalists, policy makers, and industrialists. These groups all have their own way of approaching technology education and the conference gave them an opportunity for sharing ideas that come from these various approaches. The participants felt that the issue of integrating advanced technology into technology education was quite relevant. There was a high degree of commitment in presentations and discussions. This led to the formulation of a number of recommendations to people in NATO countries who are involved in technology education. We as organizers appreciate the contributions of many people to this conference: NATO for financing it; Dr. Thomas Liao in particular for stimulating both NATO and us to realize it; the presenters for setting the scene for discussions; all participants for sharing ideas and perspectives; and finally Springer-Verlag for publishing the proceedings. April 1991 Michael Hacker Anthony Gordon Marc de Vries Introduction From the main theme of the conference --Integrating Advanced Technology into Technology Education --we distilled six questions: 1.

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I. The Nature and Relevance of Advanced Technology.- Investing in Education to Meet a National Need for a Technical-Professional Work Force in a Post-Industrial Economy.- New and Emerging Technologies that are Influencing Industry and Society.- II. Contemporary Technology Education.- Determinants of Advanced Technological Content in Technology Education Curriculum.- The Evolution of Current Practice in Technology Education.- Contemporary Technology: A Philosophic View.- Technology Education as a Component of Fundamental Education: A National Perspective.- III. Technology Education and Other Curriculum Areas.- The Relationship Between Science and Technology in the School Entitlement Curriculum.- The Role of Technology Education as an Integrating Discipline.- IV. Implementation Strategies.- Implementation of Technology Education in a Large School System in England.- Pre-College Technology Education and Instructional Technology: Preparing Students for the Workplace.- V. Selecting Advanced Technologies to be Integrated.- Learning with Micro-Robotics Activities.- Integration of CAD/CAM and Information Technology into Technology Education.- VI. Fostering International Collaboration.- Fostering Greater Cooperation in the Development of International Technology Education.- Technology Education in the National Curriculum in England and Wales.- Summary Recommendations.- List of Participants.