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Introduction to Technology
Mr S. Crisp
2013
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What is Technology? Definitions of “Technology” often
include words such as: Science Engineering Information
The word “Technology” often invokes images of computers, laboratories and sophisticated mechanical equipment, but it may be much simpler than that.
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Definition of Technology (1)“Technology is the making, modification, usage,
and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems, methods of organization, in order to solve a problem, improve a pre-
existing solution to a problem, achieve a goal, handle an applied input/output relation or
perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery,
modifications, arrangements and procedures.”
http://en.wikipedia.org, 2013
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Definition of Technology (2)“Technology is the branch of knowledge that
deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life,
society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts,
engineering, applied science, and pure science.”
http://dictionary.reference.com, 2013
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Definition of Technology (3)“Technology is
(a) the application of science, especially to industrial or commercial objectives;
(b) the scientific method and material used to achieve a commercial or industrial
objective.”
http://www.thefreedictionary.com, 2013
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Definition of Technology (4)“Technology is the purposeful application of
information in the design, production, and utilisation of goods and services, and in the
organization of human activities.”
http://www.businessdictionary.com, 2013
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Definition of Technology (5)
“Technology is the modification of the natural world to meet human wants and needs .”
International Technology Education Association (ITEA/ITEEA), 2000/2002/2007
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Types of Technology
Tangible Drawings, manuals, models, physical
equipment etc. Intangible
Information and knowledge, training methods etc.
http://www.businessdictionary.com, 2013
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Types of Technology High
Entirely, or almost entirely, automated and intelligent technology that manipulates ever finer matter and ever powerful forces
Intermediate: Semi-automated, partially intelligent technology
that manipulates refined matter and medium level forces.
Low Labour-intensive technology that manipulates
only coarse or gross matter and weaker forces.
http://www.businessdictionary.com, 2013
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Examples of Technology
Tangible Intangible
High
Medium
Low
Mobile Phone
Hammer
Electric Motor
The Alphabet
School LevelEducation
The Internet /The Cloud
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Technology Requires
The ability to use, manage, assess and understand it
This is often referred to as “Technological Literacy”
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A Technologically Literate Person
Is someone who “understands, in increasing ways that evolve over time, what technology is, how it is created
and how it shapes society, and in turn is shaped by society.”
International Technology Education Association (ITEA/ITEEA), 2007
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Technological Literacy
Technologically illiterate people
will become increasingly dependent
on other people
who are technologically literate
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Consequences of Technology The application of technology has
consequences, both intended and unintended
Some consequences may be “good” while some may be “bad”
The definition of “good” or “bad” is subjective – it depends on each individual’s opinion and point-of-view.
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Technology and the Environment Technology impacts, affects and
changes the environment The environment impacts, affects and
changes technology.
Examples?
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Technology and Society Technology impacts, affects and
changes society Society impacts, affects and changes
technology.
Examples?
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Technological Progress
Twenty years later and all of these things fit
into your pocket!