Technological modelling
Objective:
- Understand the role of technological modelling as a key part of technological development, justifying its importance on moral, ethical, sustainable, cultural, political, economic, and historical grounds.
SUMMARY:
When something new is being created, models that are made are influenced by lots of surrounding circumstances – unpack the situation.
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?!
+ Build understanding about what ‘technological modelling’ means;
+ Look at the role of models in improving products and services;
+ Show the importance of technological modelling in a situation by -
+ Look at the role of models in improving products and services;
+ Show the importance of technological modelling in a situation by -
- Exploring associated moral, legal and ethical boundaries;
- Considering surrounding cultural & political factors;
- Investigating the economic influences that affect developments (profit & loss, materials used, manufacturing processes, sustainability, durability, etc);
- Communicating the history of the product or service being offered; to show how past developments influence current and future markets.
NZ Technology Education
- Characteristics of technological outcomes
- Characteristics of technology
- Technological products
- Technological systems
- Technological modelling
- Outcome development and evaluation
- Brief development
- Planning for practice
- Nature of Tech
- Tech Knowledge
- Tech Practice
