Technological Fix 1. Why is there inequality in access to technology Technological Fix 1. Why is there inequality in access to technology ? a) What is technology and how is developed? b) Global distribution of a range of technologies in relation to level of development c) Implications for those who lack access to basic technology d) patterns of access using factors such as patents, religion, cost, politics. Learning Objectives: Realise that access to technology varies in different parts of the world Assess the extent to which some parts of the world remain disconnected from technological developments

Starter Identify the technological gadgets that you use in your everyday life Colour code these into i) necessity or ii) luxury Identify any barriers that may prevent access to technology

Geographical Distribution of Technology Using p. 222-227 OUP investigate the geographical distribution of technology in three areas Farming Telecommunications High-speed transport

Plenary – ‘Just one minute’ Topic – Distribution of Technology You must talk for one minute on this topic without hesitation or repetition

Homework Reviewing the information on farming, telecommunications and high-speed rail transport, write a 500 word report for the UN assessing the extent to which you agree that some parts of the world remain disconnected from technological developments