Phillip L. Cardon, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Eastern Michigan University

Phillip L. Cardon received a BS in Automotive Technology from Weber State University, a MS in Technology Education from Brigham Young University, and a Ph.D. in Technology Education from The Ohio State University in 1999. He has taught technology education at the post-secondary level since 1999. Currently, Dr. Cardon is an associate professor at Eastern Michigan University. He has completed research in the area of curriculum and development and special needs populations in technology education. His teaching interests include methods and curriculum development and technology for children. His service to the technology education field includes work in the Council of Technology Teacher Education, Ohio Technology Education Association, International Technology Education Association (ITEA), Learning Institute for Technology Education (LITE), and Epsilon Pi Tau Delta Alpha chapter co-trustee. He currently serves as the Michigan LITE representative to ITEA. Some of the professional publications and presentations include the following:

Publications:
Merrill, C., Helgeson, C., Rogers, M., Rogers, G., Warner, S., and Cardon, P. L. (2006). Technology education research symposium: An action research approach. The Technology Teacher,65(4),6-10.

Tanaka, Y., Cardon, P., Tae-Cheon, R. Loepp, F., Young-Jong, K., Yu-Hyun, C., Ken-Ichi, S., Yoshito H., Yoshiaki, H., Riew, K., & Yoshimitsu, O. (2006). Development of testing tool for international technological literacy assessment among Japan, Korea, and the U.S.A. Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo Gakugei University.

Rogers, George E., & Cardon, P. L. (2004). Factors influencing participation in technology education graduate studies. Journal of Technology Studies,30(1),46-52.

Cardon, P. L., & Preston, J. (2003). Electric power: Decisions for the Future. TechDirections,62(10),17-19.

Cardon, P. L., & Lokensgard, E. (2003). Modern Communication Technology and the Telegraph. Tech Directions,63(3),26-29.

Kieft, L. D., & Cardon, P. L. (2003). How to get started in technology learning activities. Technology & Children,7(4),11-13.

Kieft, L. D., & Cardon, P. L. (2003).Modifying Technology Education Activities for Children. Technology and Children. Technology & Children,8(1),17-18.

Cardon, P. L., Levande, J., & Boggs, D. L. (2002). Technology education curriculum designs in Michigan secondary education. Journal of Technology Studies,28(2),142-149.

Cardon, P. L. (2002). The America united quilt project. Atlanta, GA: Concepts (A publication by the Golden Key International Honour Society).

Cardon, P. L., & Rogers, George E. (2002). Technology education graduate education: Factors influencing participation. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 462 615)

Cardon, P. L. (2001). Pressurized Air/Water Rocketry. Tech Directions,v.60(8),33-35.

Cardon, P. L. (2000). At-risk students and technology education: a qualitative study. Journal of Technology Studies,26(1):49-57.

Cardon, P. L. (2000). Book Review - Curriculum: Product or Praxis. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education,37(2):93-95.

Cardon, P. L., & Scott, M. L. (2000). Using problem solving to teach the disabled. The Technology Teacher,59(8):12-15.

Zuga, K. F., & Cardon, P. L. (1999). Issues in technology education related to the evolution of the field. In Albert J. Pautler, Jr. (Ed.), Workforce education: Issues for the new century. Ann Arbor, MI: Tech Directions Books, Prakken Publications, Inc.

Cardon, P. L. (1998). The Utilization of Problem Solving for the Disabled. Columbus, OH: The Ohio State University. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 418 257)

Cardon, P. L., & Christensen, K. W. (1998). Technology-based programs and drop-out prevention. Journal of Technology Studies, 24(1),50-54.

Publications in Press:

Cardon, P. L. (In Process). Assessing Students with Disabilities in Technology Education. In Hoepfl, M. and M. Lindstrom (Eds.) Assessment of Technology Education. Council of Technology Teacher Education 56th Yearbook, Peoria, IL: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.

Presentations:

Cardon, P. L. Successful ITEA Program/Teacher Excellence Award Applications. Presentation given at the International Technology Education Association annual convention in Baltimore, Maryland, March 23, 2006.

Cardon, P. L., & Tessmer, A. Technology Teacher Education Program Development: A Systems Approach. Presentation given at the International Technology Education Association annual convention in Kansas City, Missouri, April 5, 2005.

Sumi, C., Moriyama, J., & Cardon, P. L. E-Learning Systems in Technology Education: An International Perspective. Presentation given at the International Technology Education Association annual convention in Kansas City, Missouri, April 5, 2005.

Cardon, P. L. Status of Technology Education in the United States. Presentation given at the Tokyo Gakugei University in Tokyo, Japan, August 21, 2004.

Merrill, C., Helgeson, C., Rogers, M., Rogers, G., Warner, S., and Cardon, P. L. (2004). Growing the research base in technology education. Presentation given at the International Technology Education Association annual convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 19, 2004.

Sumi, K., Moriyama, J., & Cardon, P. L. Comparative Study of Curriculum Contents in Technology Education between U.S., U.K. and Japan. Presentation given at the International Technology Education Association annual convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 20, 2004.

Zuga, K., Lewis, T., Wicklein, R., Hill, R., Rogers, G., McAlister, B., DeMiranda, M., Cardon, P. L. Technology Teacher In-Service Education: A NSF Funded Project – Year Two. Presentation given at the International Technology Education Association annual convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 20, 2004.

Cardon, P. L. Technology Education Curriculum Models in Michigan Secondary Education Schools. Presentation given at the Tokyo Gakugei University in Tokyo, Japan, May 8, 2003.

Cardon, P. L., & Kustron, K. Teaching socially and legally responsible technology education. Presentation given at the International Technology Education Association Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, March 15, 2003.

Hill, R., Wicklein, R., Lewis, T., Zuga, K., Cardon, P. L., McAlister, B., DeMiranda, M., Rogers, G. Technology Teacher In-Service Education: A NSF- Funded Project. Presentation given at the International Technology Education Association annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee, March 14, 2003.

Cardon, P. L. Acceptance of the National Standards for Technological Literacy by Technology Teacher Educators. Presentation given at the Mississippi Valley Technology Teacher Education Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, November 1, 2002.

Levande, J. S., Cardon, P. L., Cyr, M. N., Sorby, S. TE Teaching and Engineering (2002). Presentation given at the International Technology Education Association Conference in Columbus, Ohio March 14, 2002.

Cardon, P. L. Factors influencing entry into a master's degree program in technology education (2001). Presentation given at the International Technology Education Association Conference in Atlanta, Georgia March 22, 2001.

Cardon, P. L., & Levande, J. Technology Education Models in Michigan (2001). Presentation given at the ITEA Conference in Atlanta, Georgia March 23, 2001.

Cardon, P. L. Technology Education Curriculum Model Implementation in Michigan (2000). Keynote presentation at the Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (MSaTers) Conference at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, May 6, 2000.

Cardon, P. L. Surviving the digital revolution (2000). Presentation given at the ITEA Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah April 7, 2000.

Cardon, P. L. At-Risk students: Teaching academic concepts through practical application (2000). Presentation given at the International Technology Education Association (ITEA) Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah April 6, 2000.

Cardon, P. L. How at-risk students view technology (1999). Presentation given at the Michigan Business Education Association conference in Troy, Michigan in October 22, 1999.

LITE - Past ITEA Affiliate Liasion, current Board Member