Unit One Technology And You

Technology in Our LivesTechnology in Our Lives

Key TermsKey Terms

TechnologyTechnology• The use of science to solve problemsThe use of science to solve problems

MicroprocessorMicroprocessor• The “brain” of a computerized device also The “brain” of a computerized device also

called the microchipcalled the microchip TelecommuteTelecommute

• To work from home or another location with To work from home or another location with the help of technologythe help of technology

EthicsEthics• The principles and standards we use to decide The principles and standards we use to decide

how to acthow to act

Technology Thru TimeTechnology Thru Time

Ancient people who used sundials Ancient people who used sundials and created calendars to keep track and created calendars to keep track of time were technological experts of of time were technological experts of their time.their time.

TechnologyTechnology has become such an has become such an essential part of our daily lives that essential part of our daily lives that when computers are not working, it when computers are not working, it can become more difficult to do can become more difficult to do everyday tasks.everyday tasks.

Technology and YouTechnology and You

In what ways do you use technologyIn what ways do you use technology• Examples: computers, cell phones, Examples: computers, cell phones,

calculators, mp3 players, microwave, calculators, mp3 players, microwave, televisiontelevision

This technology uses a This technology uses a microprocessormicroprocessor to receive and carry to receive and carry out your instructionsout your instructions

How would your life be different How would your life be different without technology?without technology?

Changing TimesChanging Times“The Information Age”“The Information Age”

Technology is always changing and it Technology is always changing and it is important to keep up with the is important to keep up with the changing world.changing world.

The more confident you are with The more confident you are with technology, the more productive you technology, the more productive you will be at home, school and work.will be at home, school and work.

Technology at SchoolTechnology at School

How do we use technology at school?How do we use technology at school?

Educators have learned that computers Educators have learned that computers can make education more effective and can make education more effective and exciting for students.exciting for students.

Students can use computers to take Students can use computers to take classes without even going to class…”e-classes without even going to class…”e-learning”, “distance learning”learning”, “distance learning”

How is Technology Used at Work?How is Technology Used at Work?

Some people do not even have to go Some people do not even have to go into the office to work anymore. into the office to work anymore. They can They can telecommutetelecommute..• Sales people can track sales and place Sales people can track sales and place

orders. orders. • Businesses use databases to track Businesses use databases to track

products, workers, and customers.products, workers, and customers.• Schools use online grading systems to Schools use online grading systems to

communicate with students and communicate with students and parents.parents.

Tech CheckTech Check

What are 3 good reasons to learn What are 3 good reasons to learn about technology?about technology?

If you leave middle school and high If you leave middle school and high school with very few computer skills, school with very few computer skills, what problems might you face in the what problems might you face in the future?future?

Responsible UseResponsible Use

People generally assume that other People generally assume that other people will act toward them in an people will act toward them in an ethicalethical manner. manner. • In our culture, telling the truth is ethical, In our culture, telling the truth is ethical,

but lying is unethical.but lying is unethical.

How can you use computers How can you use computers ethically?ethically?

Computer Use GuidelinesComputer Use Guidelines

Respect school propertyRespect school property Respect the privacy of othersRespect the privacy of others

• Do not open any files of othersDo not open any files of others Be honestBe honest

• Use the tech to do your own work and not copy Use the tech to do your own work and not copy material from othersmaterial from others

Pay your fair sharePay your fair share• You might hear about ways to get commercial You might hear about ways to get commercial

software or music for free, but this is usually software or music for free, but this is usually illegalillegal

Tech FactTech Fact

In 1976, 21-year-old Steve Jobs In 1976, 21-year-old Steve Jobs started building computers in his started building computers in his parents’ garage with his partner parents’ garage with his partner Steve Wozniak. This was the birth of Steve Wozniak. This was the birth of the Apple Computer, which now sells the Apple Computer, which now sells millions of computers every year.millions of computers every year.

Risks of Using a ComputerRisks of Using a Computer

Computers give you access to the world Computers give you access to the world and the world access to your computer and the world access to your computer too.too.• VirusVirus-a program intentionally designed to -a program intentionally designed to

cause annoyance or damage to a computercause annoyance or damage to a computer• HackerHacker-a person who gains access to other -a person who gains access to other

people’s computerspeople’s computers• Dishonest people-Dishonest people- those who may want to those who may want to

cause harm by giving false or illegal cause harm by giving false or illegal informationinformation

Tech CheckTech Check

Why are ethics important?Why are ethics important?

Why should you be careful about the Why should you be careful about the information you send or receive over information you send or receive over the internet?the internet?

AssignmentAssignment

Interview an adult and ask them Interview an adult and ask them what they believe were the 3 most what they believe were the 3 most important inventions of their life and important inventions of their life and why.why.

Ask them to give you 1 idea for an Ask them to give you 1 idea for an important invention in the future and important invention in the future and why they think this will be helpful to why they think this will be helpful to all people.all people.