Technology
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Systems Technology
“Technology
plays a major and essential part of our lives. We use it
in different areas of society for energy production, manufacturing,
chemical processing, transportation, hospitality, agriculture,
communications, medical services, sport, leisure industries
and many more. Most of these interact and depend upon each
other to function effectively. When they do this we call
them systems.” ( ONeill,Prosper and Baulch 2002)
At Stawell Secondary College we recognise the importance
of students developing an understanding of Systems and Technology
in this ever changing world.
Students utilise the excellent facilities in our recently
refurbished Technology Wing to work through the four major
stages of technological development.
Investigation
Technology classrooms have their own
computers for
investigation and design
Design
Students start the Design process
with rough sketches
Investigation and Design
Students model designs to test predictions
Production
Production may be the modification
of existing Systems
Production may include the manufacture of specialised
Components
Evaluation
The evaluation process assesses the finished
product against the criteria of the original design brief
Skills
An important part of the Systems and
Technology subject is the development
of
· Thinking
· Reflecting
· Team work skills
Pathways
Fun in Learning
Most of all our students have FUN while learning
about Technology
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