Wednesday 2 May 2012

Technology In The Workplace

Technology is everywhere, and students are using it before arriving to school, but an excursion to see how technology is used in the work place or tours at institutions would assist students. This weeks lecture provided some ideas that I could use.

Some of the following outcomes in the syllabus would be satisfied:
4.1.1; 4.4.1; & 4.2.2 . By visiting IKEA at Hombush and witnessing the software and hardware set up to manage the warehousing students can see emerging technologies, recognises the use of software and the desiging required (BOS 2003).

Excursions

IKEA Homebush was suggested as a workplace tour. IKEA's catalogue is the most published book in the world! The web site shows the massive IKEA warehouse overseas. IKEA       http://youtu.be/fcp4MaqUz7M


Powerhouse Museum is ideal as they also have all the paper work sorted out for you. No need for risk assessments etc or working out where to put the students school bags, they cover it all. Tours and work shops can be arranged.  http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/hsc/

Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre not only teach the students but train the teachers. Robotics is big so the center would be ideal to visit if the school doesnt have robotics. 


                                   



References

Board of Studies (2003). Design and Technology Syllabus Years 7-10. Sydney, NSW Board of Studies.

Cameron,L (2012). Lecture 10: Technology in the Workplace [Power Point]. Retrieved from Australian Catholic University LEO site: http://leo.acu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=4573

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  1. JSanders9 May 2012 at 17:55

    Craig,

    It's profound at one level to think that students already have learnt many of these things before they get to our classes. However it makes me think about all the other students who haven't had the chance to learn things that many others have. How do we make our lessons challenging, yet cater for all levels? I think excursions give extra opportunities. What do you think?

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    1. Sarah Bendall24 May 2012 at 02:27

      James i agree. As a student myself i find some things challenging yet others come naturally, i think that is also aided by enthusiasm. Excursions are a great opportunity to access individual student ability to record and present information. I think it is important to have a work sheet to guide the students research.

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