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.

Science and Technology

Science and Technology are different content areas that work together to improve the way we live. Science is the study of the natural world. This includes plants, animals, and everything else that was nor created by humans. Technology is the study of the human made world. This includes buildings, cars, and all the many other objects invented by or produced by humans.

The job of a scientist and the job of a technologists are similar, but the jobs are also unique. Scientist deal primary with eh why and how things occur in nature. Scientist ask questions like, why do volcano erupt? Technologist deal primary with designing and problem solving. Technologist ask questions like, how can we design and develop sage housing near a volcano?

How does science and technology work together? Scientific discoveries lead to technological inventions and innovations. Technological inventions and innovations lead to scientific discoveries. One content area can not survive without the other content area.

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.