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7. Has technology only produced changes for the better?
8. What are the pros and cons of technological advancement?
9. Who “wins” and who “looses” with technology changes?
10. How does technology evolve?
11. What if we did not have the technology we have today?
12. What would we not have?
13. Would you miss it?
14. How would the world be different?
15. How does the use of technology affect your world?

Types of Technology

• WHAT IS TECHNOLOGY?

• PPT and Video Worksheet

Technology is designed with a purpose of solving problems; it has to meet human needs and
wants. We use technology in so many ways; at least everyone uses technology in one-way or
another. Since technology can be so simple or so complex, there are many types of technology:

Mechanical Technology - which includes wheels, cams, levers, gears, belts, and engines. Things
that turn or allow motion in one direction to cause a different kind of motion, are mechanical.
The wheel is probably one of the most important technological advances in human history, and
yet it's super simple.

Electronic Technology - Technology that uses electric circuits to achieve a goal. But, anything
that runs on electricity is electronic. This includes computers, washing machines, dryers, care
radios, MP3 players, televisions – anything you can plug into the wall outlet.

Communication Technology - This is a system that uses technical means to transmit
information or data from one place to another or from one person to another.

Construction Technology - the study of advanced methods and equipment used to build basic
and advanced structures

Assistive Technology - s used by people with disabilities to accomplish specific tasks that are
difficult or impossible to perform.

Medical Technology - is used to extend and improve human life. Medical technology reduces
patient’s pain and cares for an injury.

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