Technology

Technology Is… The application of knowledge and skills to make goods or to provide services. It includes the tools and machines that people use to make goods or provide services. Technology is therefore both product and process: Any product or process that allows humans to extend their natural abilities.

Technology and Change Technology is one of the most powerful agents of change in society.

Technology and Change The whole of the 20th century is equivalent to 20 years of progress at today’s rate of achievement. By today’s standards, it would take 20 years to invent everything that was invented in the 20 th century.

Technology and Change 21st century technological change will be a thousand times greater than those of the 20th century.

Technology: Good and Bad There are many ethical dilemma’s associated with technology, for example: Genetic engineering Cloning

Technology and Transportation In the 1800’s the railway was advanced technology

Technology and Transportation Today’s technology provides electric cars. With the price of gas, more people want to purchase more efficient vehicles.

Technology and Communication We live in the Information Age. Information is the fastest growing commodity. Distance education makes it possible for people to take courses from their homes.

Technology and The Fishing Industry Technology has devastated the Northern Cod fishing industry.

Technology and Mining Technology has made mining safer and easier. Disasters such as Westray and Springhill are an unfortunate part of our history.

Technology and Forestry Lots of controversy Clear cutting is common Clear cutting means that all the trees in a large area are harvested

Technology and Farming Farms are becoming high tech. Cows wear computerized collars. Use of pesticides is controversial.

Technology and Manufacturing Major impact, for example: CAD Computer automation Marketing

Issues Around Technology and Work Downsizing Outsourcing Tele working Life long learning

Technology Task Read textbook pages and answer the following: 1.Predict two pieces of current technology which will be obsolete in 20 – 30 years. Explain the reasoning behind your choices. 2.List four of Alexander Graham Bell’s inventions. How do these inventions affect our lives today? 3.What are three characteristics persons like Bell and other inventors might share?