Transcript Technologically Literate Decision Making

Technologically Literate
Decision Making
Tech Ed
S-O High School
Technologically Literate
• Someone who can make sound
decisions about technology
• Consider many aspects of a
technological problem before making a
decision
Aspects of a
Technologically Literate
Decision
Social-cultural
Political
Environmental
Technolog ical
Economic
Social-cultural
Values
• Technology is tied at the hip with our social
and cultural values
• Social demands drive product development
• Cultural Values often dictate product success
Political
Influences
• Laws and Regulations
• Taxes and Government Funding
• Zoning
• Political “HOT” issues
Environmental
Influences
• Availability of Resources
• Environmental “Impact”
• Habitat Modification or Displacement
– (Human, Animal, and Plant)
Technological
Influences
• Capabilities of the Technology
• Availability of the Technology
• Future of the Technology
Economic
Influences
• The Almighty $
• Can someone make money
• Can someone save money
• Can someone afford this product