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Technology is the core understanding on which all other technology programs are founded. It provides an introduction to the area by ensuring students develop a clear knowledge of materials, tools and techniques and develop understanding of how these combine to allow completion of projects with safety. It also develops understanding of the impact of technological advancement. Practical components [obviously not included here] are a dominant part of study, with understanding coming from practical application.
This page accesses information on all the above areas. It includes portals and sites for specific resources, tutorials, activities, tips & tricks, communication skills, programs and more. Some of these are applicable to other, later topics in this subject.
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Design
Design processes, work of designers, design in Built Environments.
- Definition of Design Technology
Text presentation. Part of a larger site. - Design
‘Get in-depth information on design disciplines, issues and opportunities, written by recognised experts’. UK Based. - The Designers Network
A network of designers, related design information in multiple directories from Artist & Illustrators to Web Design. Forums, archives, search mechanism, more. - Design Process
‘Gives detailed information on each stage of designing, examples regarding many stages involved in the building of a successful folder/project. Another section, Project Template, gives blank design templates for each stage of a project/folder’. - Design Technology Teaching Ideas
12 potential teaching units listed, annotated. - ANU Art History Server
‘Art & Architecture mainly from the Mediterranean Basin, Japan, India, Cambodia’. - History of Design Styles
Article that covers various styles and periods. Other links.
Factors that Influence Design
Function, aesthetics, cultural influences, … .
- Aesthetics
Etymology, aesthetic judgement, aesthetics and the philosophy of art, aesthetic universals, criticism, history of aesthetics, modern aesthetics, post-modern aesthetics and psychoanalysis, aesthetics and information, applied aesthetics, aesthetic ethics, truth as beauty, computational inference, references, further reading, links. From Wikipedia. -
Aesthetic Appeal
3 sections - Why Aesthetics ?, How You Achieve this, Aesthetics on the Web. Brief presentation. - Designer Sojourn
‘Everybody is talking about design, creativity & entrepreneurship’. RSS feed. - Functional Design
Advantages, technique, critiques, limits, applied to 3D modeling and simulation, software, links. From Wikipedia.
General Sites
- Australian Council for Education through Technology
Information about the group, papers, journals. - Capstone Communications
‘Specialises in helping small and midsize businesses get more business’ by improving marketing efforts, materials, corporate image. Links, marketing tools, articles, case studies, more. - Design & Technology
BBC site to revision and bite size information about aspects of technology for their senior students. Expands to multiple topics. - Design & Technology Association [UK]
Sections covering Primary, Secondary, Senior Secondary, ITE in Design & Technology, Health & Safety, Publications, Research, more. - Digital Divas Club
‘This school based program will build girls’ ICT skills and confidence, increase girls’ motivation to continue studying ICT and enter the ICT workforce. It will also maximise the benefits of the “Education Revolution” ensuring all students can fully exploit the technology’. At present, only operating in Victoria. - STEM Connections
‘STEM Connections is a Free service of ITEEA in an effort to support educators from around the world who share the belief that technological literacy is a critical component of an education in today’s world ’. From the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association. On online source of information from the United States. - Tech It Out UK
‘Free for Everybody, Anywhere, Anytime’. Supported by the Technology Teachers of the UK. Projects, knowledge, other websites, animation, more.
A wonderful site. - Technological Literacy Standards
Part of the Publications page for the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association [US]. There are two books available for download as listed below. They may prove useful either as comparisons or as starting points for further development.
- Advancing Excellence in Technological Literacy : Student Assessment, Professional Development, and
Program Standards
‘AETL identifies the means for the implementation of STL in K-12 laboratory-classrooms’. - Standards for Technological Literacy : Content for the Study of Technology
‘STL identifies content necessary for K-12 students, including knowledge, abilities and the capacity to apply both to the real world. The standards in STL were built around a cognitive base as well as a doing/activity base. They include assessment checkpoints at specific grade levels [K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12]. STL articulates what needs to be taught in K-12 laboratory-classrooms to enable all students to develop technological literacy’.
- What is Technology Education ?
The nature of technology education, on this site and by links to sites from different parts of the world. - Worksite
ACTU. Unions, Industrial Relation Laws, superannuation, resolving disputes, job scene investigations. Helpful resources, Advice.
Impact of Technological Advancement
Effects on environment and society.
- Australia Innovates
Powerhouse Museum. A Century of Innovation, The Innovation Cycle, The Innovation Game. - Learning Activity : Analyze the Impact of
Technology
‘Your students will analyze the impact of consumer technologies on their lives and on society’. Developed by CNN. - Technology Impact : BUBL Links
Annotated links to sites covering the effects of technological impact on society and development. - Technology in Australia 1788-1988
‘Condensed history of Australian technological innovation and adaptation during the first two hundred years’. - The Impact of Technology : Society
Project that includes discussion questions, video, links.
Materials & Tools
Material properties & applications, tools & equipment used to work with them.
- Notes on Workshop
Techniques
‘The objective has not been to produce a technical dissertation. This is like basic information for the Model Engineer modified by ideas and tips I have found useful over the years’. - Virtual Machine Shop : CAD/CAM Systems
‘An introduction to CAD/CAM systems, components, applications’. Designed for non-practical work.