NATURE OF TECHNOLOGY (SMR Domain 1)

Candidates understand technology as a problem-solving process and know the history and evolution of technology. They understand that technology involves creativity and innovation and are able to use concepts from the core content areas of science, mathematics, social science, and language arts as well as other content areas commonly taught in California public schools to design solutions to problems. Candidates understand the social aspect of technology and analyze the positive and negative effects of technologies on society and the environment. They understand the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and commitment to lifelong learning necessary to develop technological literacy and apply this knowledge in a rapidly changing global environment.
0001 Innovation and Design (SMR 1.1)
a. Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering design process (e.g., defining a problem, using research techniques, communicating solutions, analyzing and optimizing solutions).
b. Understand the product life cycle (e.g., prototypes, transition to production, evaluating product success).
c. Demonstrate an understanding of how to use technological processes and systems to arrive at solutions to real-world problems.
d. Demonstrate an understanding of current technological methods and processes to meet the needs of new and emerging fields and technologies (e.g.,robotics, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, nanotechnology).
e. Demonstrate an understanding of factors that influence design form (e.g., color theory, layout, aesthetics, juxtaposition, dimension).
f. Demonstrate an understanding of factors that influence design function (e.g., purpose, practicality, ergonomics, utility).
0002 Careers and Employability Skills (SMR 1.2)
a. Demonstrate an understanding of industrial and technology career opportunities (including postsecondary opportunities) and career paths.
b. Understand skills, knowledge, responsibilities, attitudes, and aptitudes associated with industrial and technology careers.
c. Demonstrate an understanding of workplace dynamics and structures (e.g., teaming, development of interpersonal and leadership skills, human resource and human efficiency development, Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills [SCANS]).
0003 Safety and the Environment (SMR 1.3)
a. Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety procedures needed for laboratory and workplace settings.
b. Understand the safe and proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
c. Demonstrate an understanding of safety regulations (e.g., OSHA regulations) and procedures (e.g., use of MSDS, handling of hazardous waste), including emergency procedures.
d. Demonstrate an understanding of the safe design and management of laboratory facilities and planning of safe laboratory activities.
e. Demonstrate an understanding of environmental issues (e.g., water pollution, air pollution, noise pollution, health hazards) associated with the development and use of technology and technological systems (i.e., power and energy, communication and information, manufacturing, construction).
f. Understand procedures and techniques for selecting, maintaining, and repairing technological systems to ensure a safe environment.
0004 Society and Globalization (SMR 1.4)
a. Understand the history and evolution of technology.
b. Identify and analyze the positive and negative influences of technology on communities and society (e.g., air pollution, land use, environmental impact).
c. Analyze factors (e.g., cultural, economic) that influence innovation and the development of technology.
d. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between technological literacy and technical skills.
e. Demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical issues related to technology (e.g., copyright, liability, intellectual property, patents).
0005 Independent and Integrated System Model (SMR 1.5)
a. Demonstrate an understanding of systems and subsystems in terms of input, process, output, and feedback.
b. Identify and analyze the resources needed to develop and support technological systems.
c. Demonstrate an understanding of control systems and their use in technological systems.
d. Demonstrate an understanding of project and product management.
0006 Integration with Other Academic Disciplines (SMR 1.6)
a. Use appropriate mathematical concepts (e.g., algebra, trigonometry, statistics, geometry) to analyze data and solve problems.
b. Use a variety of communication skills (e.g., technical writing, schematics, flowcharts, verbal communication) to convey information.
c. Use appropriate scientific concepts (e.g., Newton's laws, ideal gas law, chemical reactions) to analyze and solve problems.
d. Demonstrate an understanding of the interactions between technology and the humanities, culture, and political sciences.