Technology refers to the application of scientific knowledge in practical situations. It increases the utility of products and services, and contributes to value creation.
The use of technology has a positive effect on human welfare through increased prosperity, improved comfort and quality of life, and medical progress; however, it can also cause environmental harms or social problems such as technological unemployment. As a result, there are ongoing philosophical and political debates about the role and use of technology.
Making technology involves deliberating about what the world should be like and how best to make it so. The making of means can draw on the full range of human creativity while the articulation of ends may be shaped by human values.
Moreover, the making of technology can be difficult because it requires complex manufacturing and construction techniques and organizations, and the maintenance and stewardship of increasingly complex tools. In addition, new technologies are often based on the importing of parts or skills from other places.
Simplifying teachers’ work: Technological innovations allow teachers to save time by automating their duties, such as marking exam papers using an iPad or uploading lessons into an LMS for students to access on their own time. These innovations also enable teachers to communicate with students in a different way, and to keep up-to-date on curriculum materials.
Training students for technical working environments: Teaching students the basics of computers and other technological tools is a great way to prepare them for their future in a technical work environment. This helps students to have an edge over their peers when applying for jobs in the future, as most jobs require applicants to have some level of technological expertise.