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Technology Implementation

Mariam Alfaraj

Sally Spear

March 20, 2019

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It goes without saying that technology has evolved drastically over the course of many

years, it has had multitudinous positive and negative effects on our everyday lives. From the

early history of technology being invented, to it being embedded in engineering; the intention of

technology is to introduce techniques, methods, and machinery to accomplish the job faster and

with better quality. Before the emergence of modern day technology, life was laborious and

everyday errands took way more time to complete. Many opportunities came with technology as

it is now simpler to do almost everything. The access to education, medicine, transportation etc.

has been simplified due to the technology we are now provided with. Modern day technology has

provided us with the convenience of doing things faster and much more efficiently. There used to

be a time when executing a simple task like doing laundry would take most of the day. With

modern technology everything almost everything has been simplified to hitting a certain setting

or button to complete a task. Technology utility ranges from the usual: communication,

education, engineering, and it is even used in the medical field. However there are more formal

terms and jobs titles such as: computer technology, construction engineering technology,

concrete industry management technology, electrical and computer engineering technology and

mechanical engineering technology. The way technology has developed is composing human

performances and making them technical, for example, back in the day sending a message was

not as simple as it is now. Writing letters has been altered to simply hitting lettered keys, turning

in a research paper, is as simple as clicking submit, and getting medical lab results back, in just

minutes! Technology influences society through its productions and tactics, Technology

encourages the character of life and the ways people interact with one another.
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The history of technology is the invention of tools and techniques used to construct what

used to be human handiwork into the machine's job. Many of today's most popular software,

technologies and devices have proven themselves thoroughly on large-scale building and

infrastructure projects. According to the World Economic Forum, "Wherever the new

technologies have properly permeated this fragmented industry, the outlook is an almost 20

percent reduction in total life-cycle costs of a project, as well as substantial improvements in

completion time, quality and safety” (How Technology Is Changing the Construction Industry)

Technology can refer to methods ranging from as simple as stone tools to the complex genetic

engineering and information technology that has emanated since the 1980s. Yes, the equipment

used is expensive, but they are efficient when it comes to constructing merchandise. If it were

not for the manufacturing machines that are attainable, constructing commodity would be much

slower and less adequate.

Virtually, no manner of modern life has been unaffected by technology, let alone

engineering. Technology has changed the way engineers are taught and trained now a days, and

even engineering itself. Now a days, companies don’t just hire anyone when it comes to

employment, they want people who have expertise in both Engineering and IT. They want

employees to be able to work IT, and know how the equipment was engineered, and vice versa.

The first commercial, digital and programmable robot was built by George Devol in 1954

and was named the Unimate. It was sold to General Motors in 1961 where it was used to lift

pieces of hot metal from die casting machines. Technology eventually became something more

than just a robot lifting and landing materials. It soon became creating and building things faster

and more efficiently than humans. Now there are companies with machines dedicated to
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manufacturing other machines. Vehicles, motors, computers, and more are all engineered by

machines.

Each year, science and technologies expand more and more as producers continue to

create and put out systems to please consumers who demand bigger and better operation systems

to continue to better their everyday lives and make them easier. According to the U.S. Bureau of

Labor Statistics (BLS), the computer science industry is projected to grow much faster than other

industries over the next 10 years. Computer engineers are constantly working on and creating

new computer parts and gadgets to better build and add more advanced technology to modern

smart gadgets, such as computers, tablets, and smart phones. Computer engineers usually take

care of with hardware to software mending, which also translates to designing and building

hardware to help an inclined program. Additionally, now a days computers and technologies are

getting smaller and more portable, they need small microchips that work productively.

Technology nowadays is a huge when it comes to education. It is used in several ways to

do research, to educate and to learn. “It is the result of a technological revolution that has been in

the making for four decades and is now, quite literally, hitting home.” (The Evolution of

Technology in the Classroom) Having technology in the classroom has made it a whole lot easier

for students and teachers to be able to interact in the education world. Ranging from smart

phones, to iPods, and iPads, the increased amount of technology in the classrooms themselves

also include, smart-boards to computer labs and online classes. Students are now able to do

assignments, assessments, and studying on computers and tablets. Home schooled students now

have it easier because they can do almost everything online. For example, teachers and students

can email one another when it comes to questions about assessments and assignments. “There is

no short supply of apps today that help users create interactive stories, work on math problems
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with one another in a digitally synchronous environment, and even more amazing are the apps

like ShowMe that allow users to create a lesson to teach a concept with the world as well as

browse a huge library of these user generated videos to learn from as well.” (How to use a single

iPad to benefit your entire class) Students, modern day have grown up with technology; it is

threaded into their lives. Using technology in the classroom is not just about electronic devices in

class, it relates to anything that furthers an interaction between students and teachers. On the not

so bright side of technology, it could be viewed as the culprit, especially in getting students off

task; or it could be harnessed to improve engagement and effectiveness. Technology has made

access to education easier but it is also dawning on weakening student’s thoughts and memories.

They fail to spell words correctly or write fully grammatically correct sentences, because they

get used to using abbreviations and acronyms. Technology will continue to make life easier for

disabled students, help students become more prepared to the real world, and more

knowledgeable about the world as a whole. Technology and the education system will always go

hand in hand now that we live in a technology influenced society. It will be up to this generation

to make sure that these developments in technology continue to evolve and fit the needs of

adults, students, and teachers.

Transportation wouldn’t be as simple without technology. Back then people would signal

for a taxi, or have their own cars. Now, people are able to call for a transportation services. Cars

have also came a long way, they are engineered differently as more and more technology is

being added to the constructing of a car. Most cars now have GPS devices imbedded into the cars

to make it easier and safer for drivers to be able to navigate without having to hold a phone in

their hands; instead the cars device can help the driver navigate with a slighter larger screen and
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more accuracy. The same goes when it comes to planes, they are constructed to be more superior

each time and have more safe and accurate functions.

Engineering technology in the medical field is definitely existent. Another word for this

job is Biomedical Engineering. Biomedical engineering is where people design biomedical

equipment for medical purposes. For example, artificial internal organs, replacements for body

parts, and machines for diagnosing medical problems; creating artificial organs is extremely

valuable now a days. Biomedical engineers have been constantly working on ways to help create

functioning devices and pharmaceuticals to help with hearing and vision loss. Technology also

causes serious health problems because people become sleep deprived now since taking time off

of their electronics seems nearly impossible to comprehend. This leads to weakened vision,

hearing issues, obesity and even cancer. Also, people have also become a lot lazier and prefer

sitting, watching television and listening to music instead over walking or going outdoors,

basically doing anything that involves doing physical movement.

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There are clearly both advantages and disadvantages of technology use, it has become a

huge part of an everyday lifestyle. However, technology use should not be excessive, it comes to

times like this when it is used to an extent that can lead to accidents, bad grades and even bad

dates. Excessive use of technology can cause a lot of complications socially, physically and

serious health problems in children and adults. Yes, technology is fun and easy to use, but it

should not have to replace everyday activities that people did before the growth of technology.

People should still be able leave their homes and go for a walk, go shopping, go to parks and

enjoy the outdoors. Instead people now a days people watch television instead of reading a book,

or play video games instead of getting fresh air, and even grocery shop by placing orders online,

and have it delivered to their house because they have just become too lazy. It is important for

teenagers and adults to understand that technology may be an astonishing invention, and it can be

worth investing in, however it should not be an excessive thing. Teenagers, adults even, should

not be overly dependent on technology, they should not expect it to be reliable at all times. Yes,
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it does make our lives easier but it also takes away from our lives as well, as people become less

social and more introverted.

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Work Cited

“How Technology Is Changing the Construction Industry.” Construction Executive, 2018,

constructionexec.com/technology.
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Using technology for construction, being able to construct mobile apps, laser scanning, drones,

3d printers, robots, and so much more are all part of the process of technology being built to

build bigger and greater things.

“The Evolution of Technology in the Classroom.” Purdue University Online, Purdue University,

2018, online.purdue.edu/ldt/learning-design-technology/resources/evolution-technology-

classroom.

The time and work it took to create greater and larger platforms for students to be able to be

educated. It also makes it easier for homeschooled students.

‘Education Reform.’ Gale Student resources in context, Gale 2016. Student resources in context,

16 A Sewall, Gilbert.

How Education can change the way students interact with one another and how they learn by

depending on the internet, versus depending on books.

“Computers & Technology.” College Choice, 27 July 2018,