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Technology plays a crucial role in enhancing our daily lives by transforming how we perform tasks, meet needs, and solve problems. From the introduction of the Internet, which revolutionized research methods, to advancements like robots assisting in surgeries and devices like smart glasses, technology is embedded in our everyday experiences. Innovations such as Near Field Communication (NFC) enable seamless transactions, showcasing how technology simplifies our routines and fosters connectivity. Embracing these advancements opens new doors for efficiency and innovation in life.
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Exploring Technologies What is Technology?
What is Technology? • “takes place when people use their knowledge to • extend their abilities, • Satisfy needs/wants, and • Solve problems • Our daily lives are complex filled with many tasks and technology changes this reality for us. It makes life easier! Swernofsky, Harms, Technology Interactions: Glencoe/McGraw Hill, 2007. Print
Example: Researching! • Computer technology, specifically the Internet changed the way students research information • OLD WAY: • Physically go to a library • New Way: • Go online – visit websites
Did you know? • Robots are performing operations on people (for delicate surgeries) Picture taken from: http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=robots+performing+surgery&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&tbo=d&biw=1440&bih=698&tbm=isch&tbnid=Fl2Nr5sCVhNX4M:&imgrefurl=http://macurology.com/%3Fpage_id%3D64&docid=tR2V7qyMaILl_M&imgurl=http://macurology.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/davinci.jpg&w=600&h=365&ei=I4gKUffHMZTUyQHcm4DQDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=177&vpy=214&dur=2593&hovh=175&hovw=288&tx=190&ty=90&sig=112992635771195519866&page=1&tbnh=143&tbnw=235&start=0&ndsp=29&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:0,i:106
Examples of how Technology has improved our lives: • Segway Human Transporter (small, compact, used in malls, by police, mail couriers, etc.) Picture taken from: http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=segway+human+transporter&start=86&um=1&hl=en&tbo=d&biw=1440&bih=698&tbm=isch&tbnid=r9YYxqvRQy5e7M:&imgrefurl=http://www.segway.ie/go/%3Fid%3Dpages:52&docid=WhHsBNCI-Y2eEM&imgurl=http://www.segway.ie//images/data/gallery/1_small_1157112577.jpg&w=555&h=231&ei=GIsKUdv1Oqr9ygHg9YDoDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=882&vpy=452&dur=2020&hovh=145&hovw=348&tx=251&ty=79&sig=112992635771195519866&page=3&tbnh=138&tbnw=298&ndsp=46&ved=1t:429,r:20,s:100,i:64
Near Field Communication (NFC) • Chip in credit cards and cell phones that allow people to pay and/or transfer information to one another wirelessly. • Mobile transactions • Essentially, a more efficient and convenient way of doing business
Google Smart Glasses • Via voice commands, you can see a Smart Phone’s functions through glasses (texts, videos, maps, etc.) http://ithotnews.blogspot.ca/2012/12/new-technology-2013.html
3D Printing • Through a software program you can build a 3D model of your own design! http://ithotnews.blogspot.ca/2012/12/new-technology-2013.html http://www.gizmag.com/tag/3d+printer/
Impact of Technology • Technology revolutionizes the way people live their daily lives • It touches every aspect of how we function as you can link technology to most of your daily activities.
10 “future” technologies that exist… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imbFjtX0Gc0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TctJhFYTHo