Defining “Technology”.ppt

The Nature of Technology TEC 2029 Technology Society Dr. Susan Doll August 25, 2011 Overview Basic technology Quiz Definition of “Society” “Technology” Characteristics of Technology Technology Literacy Announcements EPA P3 =/= algae project… = Graywater treatment Student Engagement with Courses “Muddy points” Textbooks, iClickers ‘Baseline’ QUIZ What is the most important technology in your life? What if you lived in a poor rural village in Africa? Name one “good” and one “bad” technology List one major technology development for: Medicine Agriculture How did people research and write term papers before computers and the internet? What year were cell phones invented? Where does electricity from a wall outlet come from? ‘Baseline’ QUIZ What is the most important technology in your life? What if you lived in a poor rural village in Africa? Name one “good” and one “bad” technology List one major technology development for: Medicine Agriculture How did people research and write term papers before computers and the internet? What year were cell phones invented? Where does electricity from a wall outlet come from? Most Important Technology YOUR Life: Computer 12 Cell phone 7 Electricity 8 Cars 5 Internet 3 Htg/Clng 2 Water 2 (1 each) Civil Works, Agriculture, Sports, Guns, Camera ‘Baseline’ QUIZ What is the most important technology in your life? What if you lived in a poor rural village in Africa? Name one “good” and one “bad” technology List one major technology development for: Medicine Agriculture How did people research and write term papers before computers and the internet? What year were cell phones invented? Where does electricity from a wall outlet come from? Technology Impact “GOOD” Phone 10 Computer 4 Renewable Energy 4 Trans/cars 4 Vaccinations 2 (1 each) Ag Tech, guns, texting, TV, bridges, airbags, calculator, internet medicine, GMO, wheel, bicycle Double-edged sword Technology itself is not good or bad - it is how we cho