NST2602
Assignment
2
2023
A+
,QUESTION 1
1.1. In a table format (not less than 4 points), clearly distinguish between
technology and technology education concepts. In each case give one
example indicating the role these concepts play in your society (present
your answers in bullet form).
Technology Technology education
Technology is described as an Technology education is a field of
instrument or tool that controls study that affords learners
and uses the energy of nature to opportunities to develop
advance human needs. It is the technological literacy and acquire
combination of various methods the essential knowledge to solve
used reasonably to complete a problems.
task with less time and effort.
Technology is a phenomenon (a Technology Education, as a
fact or situation that is observed subject in South Africa, was
to exist or happen, especially one introduced into the curriculum
whose cause or explanation is because of the need to produce
questionable) that develops the engineers, technicians and
gradually and continuously artisans required in modern
influences people’s actions, society. It is essential to develop a
information society that
and social settings. is technologically literate.
Technology is regarded as a sign Technology Education teaches
or instance of guiding people about technology as an
towards the making and use of educational area of content.
tools. Technology is understood
to be a combination of
knowledge, skills and techniques.
Technology can be defined as Technology Education teaches
the use of knowledge, skills, learners to effectively manage
values and resources to meet the time
people’s needs and wants by and material resources.
developing practical solutions to
problems, with due consideration
of social and
environmental factors.
, 1.2. Consider the following time periods:
Ancient civilisation
21st century
In each time period, based on your understanding of the differences
between the time periods:
a) write a paragraph of five lines in each time period.
b) locate the time period in your own context.
Ancient civilisation (3000 BC – AD 500)
Ancient civilisation produced the greatest advances in technology and
engineering. Societies adopted new ways of living and governance. The
Egyptians invented and used many simple machines such as the ramp
to assist the construction process.
City planning and sanitation technologies were used. Major technological
contributions from China include early seismological detectors, matches,
paper, cast iron, natural gas, the iron plough, the multitube seed drill, the
suspension bridge, the parachute, natural gas as a fuel, the magnetic
compass, the raised-relief map, the propeller, the crossbow and gun
powder.
21st century (1 January 2001 – 31 December 2100)
Technology is developing more rapidly, especially in electronics and
biotechnology. Broadband internet access has become commonplace in
developed countries, as has connecting home computers with music
libraries and mobile phones. Research is moving into quantum
computers, nanotechnology, bioengineering, nuclear fusion, advanced
materials (e.g, enhanced armour), the scramjet engine,
superconductivity, the memristor and green technologies such as
alternative fuels and more efficient solar cells.
Assignment
2
2023
A+
,QUESTION 1
1.1. In a table format (not less than 4 points), clearly distinguish between
technology and technology education concepts. In each case give one
example indicating the role these concepts play in your society (present
your answers in bullet form).
Technology Technology education
Technology is described as an Technology education is a field of
instrument or tool that controls study that affords learners
and uses the energy of nature to opportunities to develop
advance human needs. It is the technological literacy and acquire
combination of various methods the essential knowledge to solve
used reasonably to complete a problems.
task with less time and effort.
Technology is a phenomenon (a Technology Education, as a
fact or situation that is observed subject in South Africa, was
to exist or happen, especially one introduced into the curriculum
whose cause or explanation is because of the need to produce
questionable) that develops the engineers, technicians and
gradually and continuously artisans required in modern
influences people’s actions, society. It is essential to develop a
information society that
and social settings. is technologically literate.
Technology is regarded as a sign Technology Education teaches
or instance of guiding people about technology as an
towards the making and use of educational area of content.
tools. Technology is understood
to be a combination of
knowledge, skills and techniques.
Technology can be defined as Technology Education teaches
the use of knowledge, skills, learners to effectively manage
values and resources to meet the time
people’s needs and wants by and material resources.
developing practical solutions to
problems, with due consideration
of social and
environmental factors.
, 1.2. Consider the following time periods:
Ancient civilisation
21st century
In each time period, based on your understanding of the differences
between the time periods:
a) write a paragraph of five lines in each time period.
b) locate the time period in your own context.
Ancient civilisation (3000 BC – AD 500)
Ancient civilisation produced the greatest advances in technology and
engineering. Societies adopted new ways of living and governance. The
Egyptians invented and used many simple machines such as the ramp
to assist the construction process.
City planning and sanitation technologies were used. Major technological
contributions from China include early seismological detectors, matches,
paper, cast iron, natural gas, the iron plough, the multitube seed drill, the
suspension bridge, the parachute, natural gas as a fuel, the magnetic
compass, the raised-relief map, the propeller, the crossbow and gun
powder.
21st century (1 January 2001 – 31 December 2100)
Technology is developing more rapidly, especially in electronics and
biotechnology. Broadband internet access has become commonplace in
developed countries, as has connecting home computers with music
libraries and mobile phones. Research is moving into quantum
computers, nanotechnology, bioengineering, nuclear fusion, advanced
materials (e.g, enhanced armour), the scramjet engine,
superconductivity, the memristor and green technologies such as
alternative fuels and more efficient solar cells.
