Competency Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate an understanding of technological design.

Objectives

2.01 Explore evidence that "technology" has many definitions.

• Artifact or hardware.
• Methodology or technique.
• System of production.
• Social-technical system.

2.02 Use information systems to:

• Identify scientific needs, human needs, or problems that are subject to technological solution.
• Locate resources to obtain and test ideas.

2.03 Evaluate technological designs for:

• Application of scientific principles.
• Risks and benefits.
• Constraints of design.
• Consistent testing protocols.

2.04 Apply tenets of technological design to make informed consumer decisions about:

• Products.
• Processes.
• Systems.