technology

TECHNOLOGY
T h l
Technology
is
i the
th
study of the
application of
knowledge, creativity,
and resources to solve
problems and extend
human potential.
The Development of
Human Society
Š Hunting Society
Š Agricultural Society
Š Industrial Society
Š Information
I f
ti S
Society
i t
MAJOR TRANSFORMATIONS IN SOCIETY
AND TECHNOLOY EDUCATION
Š Sociocultural
Evolution
Š Agriculture Age
Š Industrial Age
Š Information Age
Š Technology Education
Evolution
Š Arts and Crafts Era
Š Industry and
Technology Era
Š Technology and
Engineering Era
RECURRING TECHNOLOGICAL
COMPONENTS
Resources
Impacts
Technology
Systems
Problem
Solving
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
CURRICULUM MODEL
Science
M h
Math
Technology
CURRICULUM
Other
Social
Studies
Language
Arts
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
CURRICULUM MODEL
Š Explore how people create, use, and control
technology.
Š Apply knowledge in mathematics, language arts,
social studies, science, health, and fine arts in
solving problems associated with technology.
technology
Š Use tools and materials to explore personal
interests with technology.
Š Exhibit self-confidence through the use of
technology.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Focus: Technological Awareness and Learning Reinforcement
Science
Math
TechnologyTechnologyAcross the
Curriculum
Other
Language
Arts
Social
Studies
Fine Arts
EXPLORATIONS
IN
TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGICAL EMPHASIS AT EACH
LEVEL OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
Introduction to Technology
Resources
Impacts
Explorations
In
Technology
Systems
Technological Systems
Inventions &
Innovations
Problem
Solving
INTRODUCTION
TO
TECHNOLOGY
RESOURCES
Elements of all technological
g
activities:
Energy
Tools
Processes
Materials
Humans
Information
INVENTIONS
AND
INNOVATIONS
CREATING
Š Brainstorming
B i t
i
Š Sketching
g
Š Model Building
PROBLEM SOLVING
Š The
Th Inherent
I h
t Process
P
off T
Technology:
h l
Š I - Identify the problem
Š D - Define the goal
Š E - Explore possible solutions
Š A - Assess alternatives for best solutions
Š T - Take action on solution
Š E - Evaluate results with goal
TECHNOLOGICAL
SYSTEMS
SYSTEMS
A combination
bi i off resources and
d techniques
h i
working
ki
together to produce a desired result
INPUT
PROCESS
FEEDBACK
OUTPUT
IMPACTS
Š Economic,
E
i environment
i
t and
d social
i l
consequences of technological endeavors:
Š Planned
Š Desired
Š Undesired
Š Unplanned
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Articulation Model
Job Entry
Grade
Level
9 - 12
6-8
K-5
Community
College or
University
Technological
Literacy
OCCUPATIONAL PREPARATION
TECHNICAL ADAPTABILITY
Goal: To prepare students for gainful
employment
Goal: To p
prepare
p
students for advanced
vocational or technical programs
ORIENTATION AND EXPLORATION
GOAL: To assist students in making informed and meaningful
occupational and educational choices.
LEARNING REINFORCEMENT
GOAL: To provide learning reinforcement that contributes to personal
development and technological awareness.
Technology
Occupational Education
VIRGINIA
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Middle School
Introduction
To
Technology
Inventions
And
Innovations
Technological
Systems
High School
Technology
Foundations
Technology
Transfer
Technology
Assessment
Communication
Pre-Engineering
Pre
Engineering
Production
Control
Design and
Illustration
Principles of
Technology
Questions and Answers
C
Career
and
d Technical
T h i l Education
Ed
ti
George
g R. Willcox
CTE Coordinator
Office of Career and Technical Education
804 225-2838
[email protected]
Lynn
y Basham,, Ph.D.
Program Specialist
Technology Education Service
804 786-4210
[email protected]
Virginia Department of Education
P O
P.
O. Box
B 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
CTE Website:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/technology/index.shtml