Career TechnologiesA Micro MOOC

What is Technology?• Take a moment and jot down your definition of technology

and list several examples that you think exemplify that definition.

Is this technology?

Is this technology?

Is this technology?

What is Technology?• Do these items more

closely resemble the items on your list?

What is Technology?• Why should we

consider these items as technology, or should we?

What is Technology?• In the 21st Century,

many people think of various electronic devices such as smart phones, computers, GPS devices, high speed data networks, etc. when defining technology

What is Technology? (cont.)• According to Wikipedia, the term technology derived from the

Greek work techne, which means art, skill and cunning of hand.

• In this class, although we will primarily study the cutting edge technologies that are rapidly emerging within various industries, it is important to note that technology simply means the utilization of available tools, machines and resources in order to solve problems or achieve goals.

Our MOOC• Focus on the use of cutting edge tools commonly utilized

within present and emerging high- tech career fields• In addition to studying the tools of the trade, we will also

explore important career information such as job outlooks, salaries, benefits, working conditions, education and qualifications

Career Clusters• For this class you will study technologies and careers related

to three career clusters:• Communications Technologies

• Advertising• Video Technologies• Social Media

• Physical Technologies• Aviation• Construction

• Bio Technologies• Forensic Science• Health & Medicine

MOOC Tools & Requirements

• Course Journal Entries• Course Blog Entries• Collaborative Discussion Boards• Course modules ( 1 for each cluster)