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MYP Technology

MYP Technology. Introduction. Technology and technology developments have given to rise to many changes in society………. How? Access and process information The way we communicate Day to day applications and solving problems MYP Technology t o help you become skillful problem solvers

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MYP Technology

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  1. MYP Technology

  2. Introduction • Technology and technology developments have given to rise to many changes in society………. • How? • Access and process information • The way we communicate • Day to day applications and solving problems • MYP Technology • to help you become skillful problem solvers • Who can appreciate the role of technology and society in everyday life • Who can respond critically and resourcefully to real-life changes

  3. Aims of MYP Technology • challenge all students by providing opportunities for different needs and learning styles • encourage students to explore the role of technology in both historical and contemporary contexts • contribute to raising students’ awareness of their responsibilities as world citizens when making decisions and taking action on technology issues.

  4. What does MYP Technology look like? • It has three branches • Information • Materials • Systems

  5. Information • To access, evaluate and acknowledge information sources • Information based products/ solutions use and / or communicate information to perform a task, to achieve a purpose which involves computer technology • For example- • Desktop publishing , multimedia products and web pages

  6. Material • Use of materials in making products/ solutions for a problem • Natural or synthetic • Students should be able to identify, combine , experiment with shape and handle different types of materials, and safely dispose of , or recycle, waste products. • Students must select processing techniques that are appropriate to both the chosen material and the product created.

  7. System • It is a group of interdependent items that come together to perform a task . • Examples • Microchip-aircraft flight control system • Ballpoint-alarm system • Electrical circuits-sophisticated alarm systems • Input-process-output

  8. Fundamental Concepts • Holistic learning • Intercultural awareness • Communication

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