Defining technology
 Technology as hardware e.g appliances,
gadgets, toys
 Technology as software e.g. applications,
databases, websites
 Technology as organization of knowledge e.g.
communications, media, internet, home
entertainment
Historical perspectives
 The Digital Revolution
 The Information Age
The Digital Revolution
The Information Age
The change from analogue, electronic
and mechanical technology to digital
technology
A period of time that is characterized by
computer use and is associated with the
Digital Revolution (ability to transfer
information freely and access knowledge
instantly – rapid global communication)
Reasons for the development of technology
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CISTER
Improve upon existing technology
Economic benefit
Consumer demand and human need
Social betterment
The global community
Response to social problems
EGG RACED
Factors affecting access to and acceptance
of technology
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Education
Geographic isolation
Gender
Religion
Age
Culture
Economic status
Disability
Impact of technology on lifestyle
Technologies and the family
 Technologies and the family
 Technologies and the community
 Technologies and the workplace
 Household technology
 Information and communication
technology
 Entertainment technology
Household technology
Information and communication technology
Labour-saving devices e.g. washing
machines, dishwashers, dryers, vacuum
cleaners
Allows families to stay connected, capture
memories, access information, engage in
social media and manage weekly routines
e.g. mobile phones, internet, social media,
email, Skype
Entertainment technology
Technologies and the community
Relaxation time provided by technology e.g.
computer games, tablets, online games,
DVD players, televisions, MP3, surround
sound, robotics, digital entertainment
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Education and training
Transport and travel
Health and medicine
Food
Leisure and entertainment
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Technologies and the workplace
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Technological development
- Issues related to information and
communication technology
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ISIS
Safety technology
Information and communication
technology
Structure of the workplace (health and
safety, equipment, efficiency, flexibility,
education and training)
Introduction of technology into the
workplace
Privacy and safety
Security of information
Accuracy of information
Information overload
Copyright
Impact of emerging technologies
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A selected piece of technology
- Issues related to technological
development
FIT
 The reasons for the development of the
technology
 Factors affecting access to and
acceptance of technology
 Impact on lifestyle and wellbeing of the
technology
Ethics
Equity and access
Health and safety
Economic
Environmental
Education and learning