Introduction

This unit is all about applied technology.

  • What exactly does that mean?
  • When you hear the word "technology", do you automatically think of computers?

Well, think again! That's only a part of the story!

depicting different ways that computers and interent are used such as internet, network, learning, communication, cloud computing, and more
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Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...

  • Determine uses, capabilities, and limitations of technological tools for achieving personal and workplace needs.
    • Utilizing common tools, equipment, machines, and materials required for a selected job.
    • Assessing results of investigations related to uses and limitations of technological tools.

Essential Questions

  • How has technology improved our everyday lives?
  • What are the positive effects of increased technology at work?
  • What are the disadvantages and limitations of technology in the world of work?

Enduring Understandings

  • Technological tools and their limitations affect work tasks.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Workforce Essentials standards: 12.