Technology: A Comprehensive Overview
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Joseph Scarcella, Ph.D.
Joseph Scarcella, Ph.D.
ESTM 535
ESTM 535
- INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY
- INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY
ESTM 644
ESTM 644
- INQUIRY TEACHING & LEARNING IN SCIENCE &
- INQUIRY TEACHING & LEARNING IN SCIENCE &
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Source: Introduction to Technology by Alan J. Pierce and
Source: Introduction to Technology by Alan J. Pierce and
Dennis Karwatka : McGraw Hill/Glencoe, 1999.
Dennis Karwatka : McGraw Hill/Glencoe, 1999.
Technology involves all products, inventions,
Technology involves all products, inventions,
and discoveries made by people.
and discoveries made by people.
People taking natural materials and turning
People taking natural materials and turning
them into something useful is technology.
them into something useful is technology.
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Rocks with iron ore are turned into metal; sand is
Rocks with iron ore are turned into metal; sand is
changed to glass; trees create paper products.
changed to glass; trees create paper products.
Anything created by nature is not technology.
Anything created by nature is not technology.
The practical use of human knowledge to
The practical use of human knowledge to
extend human abilities and to satisfy human
extend human abilities and to satisfy human
needs and wants.
needs and wants.
Technology are things we use in our society.
Technology are things we use in our society.
Technology is fun, rewarding and exciting.
Technology is fun, rewarding and exciting.
Technology requires hand work and head
Technology requires hand work and head
work…the use of tools and materials are
work…the use of tools and materials are
needed to problem solve.
needed to problem solve.
Technology is rewarding as we can see the
Technology is rewarding as we can see the
results of our work.
results of our work.
Technology through exploration brings new
Technology through exploration brings new
ideas and challenges.
ideas and challenges.
Technology integrates all academic subjects.
Technology integrates all academic subjects.
To be technologically literate, one must have
To be technologically literate, one must have
knowledge, capabilities, and understanding
knowledge, capabilities, and understanding
(ways of thinking and acting) about
(ways of thinking and acting) about
technology.
technology.
Someone who is informed about technology
Someone who is informed about technology
feels comfortable with it.
feels comfortable with it.
Someone that understands technology has
Someone that understands technology has
moral and ethical values/principles.
moral and ethical values/principles.
Technology involves people.
Technology involves people.
People create technology.
People create technology.
People apply technology.
People apply technology.
Technology comes from the ancient Greek
Technology comes from the ancient Greek
word
word
techne
techne
,
,
which means art.
which means art.
The Greeks viewed the word as much more
The Greeks viewed the word as much more
than art, paintings and sculptures.
than art, paintings and sculptures.
They believed technology linked nature to the
They believed technology linked nature to the
human spirit.
human spirit.
Early workers in technology called themselves
Early workers in technology called themselves
artisians
artisians
. Meaning a highly skilled worker.
. Meaning a highly skilled worker.
From the Greek’s came the word
From the Greek’s came the word
mechanikos
mechanikos
,
,
meaning machine. Those working with
meaning machine. Those working with
machines were called mechanics.
machines were called mechanics.
The word “
The word “
Technology
Technology
” comes from the
” comes from the
Greek
Greek
word
word
technikos
technikos
which means, artistic,
which means, artistic,
professional.
professional.
People who work with technology are
People who work with technology are
technicians
technicians
and
and
technologist
technologist
.
.
Science – knowledge covering general truths
Science – knowledge covering general truths
or laws that explain how something happens
or laws that explain how something happens
(Inquiry and Discovery).
(Inquiry and Discovery).
Engineering and Technology – designing
Engineering and Technology – designing
products or structures using materials,
products or structures using materials,
processes, and systems (Innovation and
processes, and systems (Innovation and
Design).
Design).
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Through technology we experiment and learn how
Through technology we experiment and learn how
things work.
things work.
Source: Introduction to Technology by Alan J. Pierce and Dennis
Source: Introduction to Technology by Alan J. Pierce and Dennis
Karwatka: McGraw Hill/Glencoe, 1999.
Karwatka: McGraw Hill/Glencoe, 1999.
Technology encompasses products, inventions, and discoveries made by people to extend human abilities, satisfy needs, and solve problems. It integrates various academic subjects, requires both hand and head work, and is rewarding and exciting. To be technologically literate, one needs knowledge, capabilities, and moral understanding regarding technology. People are central to creating and applying technology, as techne, the ancient Greek word for art, symbolizes the link between nature and human spirit.
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Joseph Scarcella, Ph.D. ESTM 535 - - INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY ESTM 535 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY ESTM 644 ESTM 644 - - INQUIRY TEACHING & LEARNING IN SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INQUIRY TEACHING & LEARNING IN SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Source: Introduction to Technology by Alan J. Pierce and Dennis Karwatka : McGraw Hill/Glencoe, 1999.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Technology involves people. People create technology. People apply 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.
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 word technikos which means, artistic, professional. People who work with technology are technicians and technologist. Technology comes from the Greek
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.
