Technological Project

The technological project

Definition of a technological project: 

The different activities carried out since one problem arises until we are able to solve it. 

This method of work consists of the following steps:

1. NEED
   Define the problem: the situation that need to be solved is clearly defined.
2. IDEA
   Look for solutions: searching for information, analyzing similar objects, raising different solutions and choosing the most appropriate one.
3. DEVELOP THE IDEA
   Design the object: in this step the idea is set and it is described in written and graphic form.
4. PLAN THE CONSTRUCTION
   Planning: it has to do with anticipating the jobs that are going to be carried out, handing out the job, obtaining the materials and preparing the tools.
5. CONSTRUCTION
   Construction: it is necessary to manufacture the different parts separately and later put them together.
6. CHECK
   Evaluation: one tests how the object works and corrects the design if necessary.
7. TECHNICAL REPORT
   Communication of results: it is necessary to present a technical report in which one describes the whole process.

Hardware: Input devices, processing and output devices

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Hardware: Data storage

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Computers: Hardware and Software

In this topic we're going to study the fundamental parts of computers and what functions they have.

In general terms, the function of computers is to take in data that is inputted by peripherals (keyboard, mouse, stylus etc), process this data using a programme (software) and send it to the exterior again using another peripheral (printer, monitor, storage disk, etc.)

HARDWARE 

The basics of computer hardware and what the hardware does inside the computer. Discusses RAM, hard drive and processor using a house metaphor. 

SOFTWARE

A short explanation of how operating systems and programs work together to make computers useful and customizable.

Steps in the design process

If you want the pdf file for this poster from Centre de Développement Pédagogique, Canada, click the image.

Technological Process

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by CDP (Centre de Développment Pédagogique)

The rules of the classroom

General rules: (not only for Technologies classroom)

Technologies make your life easier

What is Technology?  Where is Technology?  Can we live without it?

Do you want the answer? Easy.

CHALLENGE

Turn off the electricity and water supply, disconnect the telephone and throw away your mobile. Wait just for 30 minutes.

How do you feel?

Answer this question in a comment in this article. Don't forget your course and name and the inicial of your surname.
This challenge should be done on Monday 24. If you have problems with your computer or the Internet, do it in your notebook.

Homer Simpson doing the challenge... after 2 minutes

Welcome students!

Starting a new highschool year in Pozuelo de Alarcón.


1st A, B, C and D: this year I am going to be your Visual Arts and Technologies teacher. Besides, I will be the hometeacher of some of you, so... I will be many hours with you.

Hope we have a great time learning together!

The coundown is going to start:

We are not going to use any text book. This blog is going to be our 2.0 WebBook. Are you ready?

This is going to be TECHNOLOGIES - 1ST ESO:

Technology 1 eso from algunastecnocosas