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The Nature of Technology

The Nature of Technology. Joseph Scarcella , Ph.D. ESTM 535 - INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY ESTM 644 - INQUIRY TEACHING & LEARNING IN SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. Source: Introduction to Technology by Alan J. Pierce and Dennis Karwatka : McGraw Hill/Glencoe, 1999.

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The Nature of Technology

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  1. The Nature of Technology Joseph Scarcella, Ph.D. ESTM 535 - INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY ESTM 644 - INQUIRY TEACHING & LEARNING IN SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Source: Introduction to Technology by Alan J. Pierce and Dennis Karwatka : McGraw Hill/Glencoe, 1999.

  2. Why Study Technology? • Technology involves all products, inventions, and discoveries made by people. • People taking natural materials and turning them into something useful is technology. • Rocks with iron ore are turned into metal; sand is changed to glass; trees create paper products. • Anything created by nature is not technology.

  3. Technology • The practical use of human knowledge to extend human abilities and to satisfy human needs and wants. • Technology are things we use in our society.

  4. Technology and You! • Technology is fun, rewarding and exciting. • Technology requires hand work and head work…the use of tools and materials are needed to problem solve. • Technology is rewarding as we can see the results of our work. • Technology through exploration brings new ideas and challenges. • Technology integrates all academic subjects.

  5. Being Technological Literate • To be technologically literate, one must have knowledge, capabilities, and understanding (ways of thinking and acting) about technology. • Someone who is informed about technology feels comfortable with it. • Someone that understands technology has moral and ethical values/principles.

  6. Making Technology Happen • Technology involves people. • People create technology. • People apply technology.

  7. The People Behind Technology • Technology comes from the ancient Greek word techne, which means art. • The Greeks viewed the word as much more than art, paintings and sculptures. • They believed technology linked nature to the human spirit.

  8. The People (continued) • Early workers in technology called themselves artisians. Meaning a highly skilled worker. • From the Greek’s came the word mechanikos, meaning machine. Those working with machines were called mechanics. • The word “Technology” comes from the Greek wordtechnikos which means, artistic, professional. • People who work with technology are technicians and technologist.

  9. Science, Engineering, and Technology • Science – knowledge covering general truths or laws that explain how something happens (Inquiry and Discovery). • Engineering and Technology – designing products or structures using materials, processes, and systems (Innovation and Design). • Through technology we experiment and learn how things work. Source: Introduction to Technology by Alan J. Pierce and Dennis Karwatka: McGraw Hill/Glencoe, 1999.

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