What is Technology?

Every human made device, structure, vehicle, or object is the result of technology. Technology is all around us. Everything is created with technology and everything is affected by technology.

Almost every aspect of human life is affected by technology. We use technology everyday for shelter, travel, work, and communication.

Technology is the use of knowledge, tools, materials, and processes, to alter the natural world, in order to satisfy human needs and wants. Humans will never run as fast as a cheetah, swim like a fish, or fly like a eagle. With technology humans can extend their abilities. This allows them to travel great distances quickly, life heavy objects, communicate with people across the globe, and become more productive workers.

                Technology Education: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Reality

Technology is the use of tools, materials and processes to alter the natural world and to extend human abilities in order to satisfy needs and wants.

Because of technology, the job market is constantly changing. Modern day employees must remain lifelong learners. They have to keep up with the changes in technology or face the risk of being replaced. Jobs are created and eliminated everyday. Keeping abreast of the changes in technology will ensure continued employment.

Vocation education focuses on teaching of one trade to a student, but technology education focus on the teaching of technical literacy.