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The Lesson notes are based on the current NERDC curriculum (UBE compliant)
This Basic Tech Lesson Notes CoversThe Following Topics
1. UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY
2. SAFETY GUIDELINES
3. WORKSHOP SAFETY (1)
4. WORKSHOP SAFETY (II)
5. PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS (WOOD)
6. PROPERTIES OF MATERIAL – WOOD – (CONT’D)
7. IDENTIFICATION OF METALS
8. PROPERTIES OF METAL (CONT’D)
9. PROPERTIES OF CERAMICS, PLASTICS AND RUBBER
10. DRAWING INSTRUMENTS & MATERIALS (I)
11. DRAWING INSTRUMENTS AND MATERIALS (II)
12. CARE OF DRAWING INSTRUMENTS
13. TYPES OF BUILDINGS
14. BUILDING MATERIALS (CONTD) – USES
15. WOODWORK HAND-TOOLS
16. WOODWORK HAND-TOOLS (CONT’D.)
17. METALWORK HAND-TOOLS:
18. METAL WORK (CONT’D)
Sample note
Week 1
Topic: Understanding Technology
Outline:
• Introduction
• Technology related professions
• Importance of Technology
Introduction
Technology is necessarily not a new concept, it has been in existence for a very long time, but recently, there has been several advancement and modernization that is rapidly occurring, however, technology may be a term that is new to us but generally it is describing something which is not new at all. Technology affects our daily life. We see its effect around us everyday, even though we may not know what it is.
History enabled us to learn that villagers drank water from running streams or rivers or sometimes depended on rainwater whenever it rained. But today, we see wells that have some form of a machine to pump out the water instead of using bucket and rope to draw water. This new development is called technology.
Technology related profession
Technology does not exist in isolation. It exists in relation to men and women, boys and girls that live in a particular community.
The professions related to technology include; Computer Network Operator, Civil engineer, Graphics designer using a recent camera, etc. Further description of these related professions include:
Computer System Analyst
This job is all about understanding how a computer system can best serve a specific company. A computer system analyst may need to choose hardware and software for a company then manage the installation and monitor the outcome. This career came in #4 on the larger list of 100.
Database Administrator
A database administrator will need to organize, store, mine and manage information. They will create specific databases for companies to use but will also be responsible for securing sensitive information. This job came in #6 overall and is also expected to grow quickly as the amount of information a business needs to manage grows.
Software Developer
The software is what makes the hardware work. Consumers and businesses use software every day in computers, smartphones and mobile technology. The growth of mobile technology will continue to drive the grown of software developers. This career ranked #7 overall.
Web Developer
A web developer needs to be able to create a website that looks good and works well. There is a lot more to it than making sure the text is spelled correctly and the checkout cart works. A web developer needs to understand page layout, graphics, design, organization and many other aspects of a website. The internet continues to grow and so this career is expected to continue to grow as well. Web developer ranked #9 on the list.
Computer Programmer
A computer programmer will write, test, debug and maintain software programs. These programs are designed to help the computer perform efficiently. This career came in at #13 overall.
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineering isn’t just about being good at math. Designing a device and then turning it into a reality requires creativity and organizational skills. A mechanical engineer will need to do research, design, build and test each device. This career came in at #17 on the top 100 list.
IT Manager
The IT manager is the person to go to with any technical question. This is the person who is responsible for ensuring the front line technicians to quickly solve problems with software and hardware. After all, if the email doesn’t work or the computer has an error that employee doesn’t get any work done until the problem is fixed. This high-pressure career shows up at #20 on the top 100 list.
Computer Systems Administrator
The computer systems administrator is responsible for making sure the intranet system works. They ensure that systems that share data are all working and that all computer stations are connected appropriately. This job came in #23 on the list.
Civil Engineer
A civil engineer is in charge of designing and building large structures such as bridges, roads, and buildings. Again math is an important component of this career, but so is creativity. This career came in #26 overall and #9 for technical positions.
Lab Technician
A lab technician may work in a clinic, hospital or research laboratory. These dedicated individuals are responsible for running crucial tests, analyzing data and making recommendations. This career is often in the medical field but is still very technical. Lab technician is #10 for careers in technology in 2013
To sum it up, the demand for IT professionals will continue to grow as well.
Importance of Technology
1. Technology has been a mainstream today, such that we may not be able to do any meaningful thing successfully without using it. The introduction of technology has brought a lot of improvement to our lives and society. The society where products of technology are used daily is always modern in outlook. The standard of living of such a society is very high.
2. Technology isn’t just important for today’s career training; it is a vital part of contemporary life. From the smartphones that keep us connected to each other to the social media apps that reach out to the global community, the technologies we choose and use allow us to be better students, workers, and citizens. If you’re thinking about a new career and are ready to enter a career training program, make certain you choose one that has kept up-to-date with training technologies for the classroom and beyond.
3. Here are 5 reasons why technology is such an important part of your training and your future career:
4. Students have different learning styles. If you’re the type of person who learns best by doing, then you probably already know that sitting in a lecture hall is an old-fashioned way of learning. You want your classroom instruction to be supplemented by hands-on activities and work outside the classroom. Technology allows instructors to think—and teach—outside the box.
5. Technology is convenient and portable. Backpacks full of books being lugged through crowded hallways is so old-school. You already know that there’s a better way of getting content. Tablets can turn volumes of books into pages on a screen and laptops can bring a world of learning to your fingertips.
6. Real world training begins with examples. Whether it’s automotive, electronics systems or computer and network technologies, you want the opportunity to work with industry-specific tools and equipment. If you’re training in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), you want your workstation to be equipped with the same kinds of software used in the industry today. If you’re training to be a medical assistant, you want the opportunity to work with simulators that will give you an idea of how you might perform compressions or blood draws on an actual patient.
7. The whole world is your resource when you use technology. A good career training program will reach out to employers to find out what they are looking for in their new hires. It will also continually use technological advances to respond to the needs of the industries and communities it serves. Technology is ever-evolving and the best career training programs use it to adapt to the needs of its students and the workforce.
8. Technology in the classroom gets you ready for technology in the world. The more opportunities you have to use technology, the more comfortable you’ll be with it. Once you embrace its limitless potential, you just might start to understand your own potential!
Technology has brought the improved living standard to our society by providing the following amenities:
1. Highways with traffic lights
2. Wide asphalt roads with relevant road signs, marks, and instructions
3. Recreational parks and garden
4. modern building in an urban landscape
5. Treated and drinkable water in public places as well as in homes and offices
6. Use of modern transport facilities like cars, buses, airplane, trains, ships, etc.
7. Modern facilities in the home as found in our kitchen, bathroom, toilet, dining room, living room, surroundings etc.
Exercises
1. State four examples of improvement in our standard of living brought to us by modern technology
2. List five household facilities used in modern building
3. What is the usefulness of traffic lights on our roads
4. List the products of technology that you know
5. Name 3 professions related to technology that you know
Answers:
1. Highways with traffic lights
Wide asphalt roads with relevant road signs, marks, and instructions
Recreational parks and garden
modern building in an urban landscape
2. Sound-proof generator
CCTV camera
Vacuum cleaner
Laundry washing machine
Electric hot water tank
3. Traffic light helps to regulate the flow and movement of cars, to prevent auto accidents and traffic jam.
4. Dishwasher
Mobile phone
Digital camera etc.
5. Computer Network Operator, Civil engineer, Graphics designer.
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