What is Technology

Technology- Human made products and or processes that extend human potential and satisfy human needs.

Three areas of technology are:
-Physical
-Informational/Communication
-Bio-Related

One system is Input->process->output->Feedback->Input the feedback could also go back to the process for more output. this process is an infinite loop until an answer is reached.

The seven resources of technology are:
-Tools/machines/processes
-Materials
-People
-Capitol $$
-Energy
-Time
-Information

The eight steps in the problem solving process are,
Problems- a need is defined
Goals- make them realistic and consider your resources
Research- get the necessary information to solve the problem
Create ideas- brainstorming, put ideas into motion
Select the best idea- rank ideas by how well they solve the challenge using the design matrix
Build- make the design come to life
Test- use the design in real life testing situations
Feedback- evaluate results, consider improvements. does it need more work?  does it solve the problem? go back and make improvements.