Introduction to Technology

1

• Objectives
• Explain 3 Reasons why we take Technology
  Education
• Define technology, and Technological Literacy
• Differentiate between Science and Technology
• Define a technological device

2
3 Reasons why we take Technology Education

• To learn how to solve problems
• To study the human made world
• Ultimate goal? To become technologically
  literate!!

3
Define

• TECHNOLOGY is
• Changing the natural environment to satisfy our
  needs and wants
• Classified as a product or process

4
Define

• Technological Literacy is
• The ability to use, manage, assess, and
  understand technology.

5
Science VS Technology

• Science
• Studies the NATURAL world.

• Technology
• Studies the HUMAN-MADE world.

6
Define

• A Technological Device is
• Any human made product, used to solve a problem.

Tech Device light bulb Problems it solves
Darkness, replaces candles, can be
portable Problems it creates Can waste energy,
not bio-degradable, can overheat and cause fire
My Example
Your Example
7

• Technology
• And
• YOU!

Describe how technology affects your routine. How
many can you list???