UNIT 1.- THE TECHNOLOGY PROCESSWhat is technology?...

How can we define Technology?

Introduction: we can say that Technology is the bridge between technique and science

Science Technique

Technology

How can we define Technology?

Complete definition:

Technology is the practical application of knowledge (science) and skills (techniques) to create solutions

(technological objects or systems) which satisfy our needs or solve our problems.

How can we define Technology?

Complete definition:

Technology is the practical application of ________ (_____) and skills

(techniques) to create solutions (technological objects or systems) which satisfy our needs or solve our problems.

How can we define Technology?

Complete definition:

Technology is the practical application of knowledge (science) and ____ (______)

to (technological objects or systems) which satisfy our needs or solve our

problems.

How can we define Technology?

Complete definition:

Technology is the practical application of knowledge (science) and skills (techniques) to _____ _____

(technological objects or systems) which satisfy our needs or solve our problems.

How can we define Technology?

Complete definition:

Technology is the practical application of knowledge (science) and skills (techniques) to create solutions

(technological objects or systems) which satisfy our needs or _____ ____ _____.

Steps and actions in the technological process

1º) Identifying: Problem Analysis

What three conditions do I need for a workman´s protective helmet to work

correctly?

Problem: Design and build a workman´s protective helmet.

Problem Analysis

2º) Identifying: Exploration of ideasIf I search for some images on the Internet I

can be more accurate as to what kind of conditions my technological object will

need to solve the problemadjustable

bright colour

resistant safety

hard

3º) Propose solutions (sketch)

I draw a sketch to express and communicate my idea in an informal way.

My sketch:Is drawn only with a pencil (without using

any tool drawings, like a ruler).Has three dimensions.Has measurements. Specify the materials that I´m going to

use.

3º) Propose solutions (sketch)

I draw a sketch to express and communicate my _____ in an ________ way.

My sketch:

only with a pencil.three dimensions.measurements. materials.

idea informal

4º) Best idea selection (technical drawing)

The technical drawing is a formal draw.My technical drawing:Should be drawn with pencil and others

drawing tools (ruler and set square)Has different views (front, floor and left

profile)Has a numbered Cut out with

measurements (each of the pieces that make the technological object)

4º) Best idea selection (technical drawing)

The technical drawing is a _______ draw.My technical drawing:ruler and set squareHas different views numbered Cut out

formal

5º) Action plan definition: the process sheet

In this step you are going to plan the construction process and decide:

What you are going to do.How you are going to do it.

When you are going to do it.How long it is going to take.

5º) Action plan definition: the process sheet

In this step you will do the process sheet:

6º Building

We make the object.Make sure you follow the working procedure and respect the Rules for the Workshop.

Each day you have worked at the workshop you have to write down, as homework, at the point 6. of your Memory (Building Process) the date and the things that you´ve done at the workshop.

7º TestingIs a critical analysis of the final product to

help improve it.Questions to help your testing:

Appearance: analyse the aesthetic aspects of the object. Could you improve it?

Use: Does it work? Is it easy to use? Durability: how long will the object last? Is it

likely to get broken easily? Possible modifications: based on your

previous answers, is there any part of the design that you could improve?

The workshop

In the workshop we have three areas

Class area

Working area

Storeroom

Rules for the workshop

TOOLS MANAGER: will control the tools. She/he will sign the control sheet at the beginning and end of the session

CLEANING MANAGER: will make sure that everything is clean.

All of you will take part in each task, so you will use the tools, materials, and you also have to clean and follow the safety rules

Rules for the workshop

The material is expensive, so try to take care of it

Working procedure: First of all: think for yourself how to do it Then: make sure you know how to use the

tools and the machines and try to do it by yourself

Finally: if you can´t do it, ask your teacher for help

Rules for the workshop

Hygiene rules at workKeep your hands clean and dry. You

are going to work with high voltage electricity

In order not to get trapped by a rotating machine don’t wear loose clothing

Clean and keep your desk in order while you are working

Rules for the workshop

You should pay attention to these rules: At the beginning of the class you will sit

down in the class area and review what you made in the previous class

Tools check: you are responsible for the tools, so if you break anything due to misuse you will have to pay for it

Ten minutes before the end of the class, all of you have to start cleaning the floor, tools, materials, and putting the chairs on the table

Five minutes before the end, we will check the cleaning and the tools. Then we will ask you what you have done during the session

Rules for the workshop

You are not allowed to move from your working table, unless you want to ask me something

Never shout my name, If you need something you have to come close to me

If I count to three, or I raise my hand you have to stop IMMEDIATELY