Information Computer Technology
The Technology program at BIS is designed to create a balance between the imparting of skills, the acquisition of techniques and knowledge, and the growth and awareness of the students’ personal responses.
Technology can be seen as the total of practical solutions found by people in the course of time and integrated into the daily affairs of societies. It is associated with material objects, in particular things that work. It is seen as the product of skilful human activity such as inventing, calculating, designing, making, constructing, operating, maintaining, repairing, re-evaluating, improving or discarding the things that do not work. It has to do with people making or using things, supporting or enhancing relevant needs in their lives such as nutrition, clothing, shelter, communication, health, learning, pleasure and security.
The study of technology is not solely the acquisition of skills and knowledge about processes which may change or become outdated. It is also about learning how to adapt to new experiences; being able to approach problems with the appropriate skills and techniques; being able to identify important aspects of a problem and develop creative and innovative solutions.
Technology has always been a dynamic, challenging and integral part of human activity. The BIS Technology Program requires students to develop and continually apply the skills involved in investigating, planning, inventing, creating, constructing, testing, modifying and evaluating. The BIS Technology program thus fosters an awareness of the development, application, impact and implications of technology, while it encourages students to acquire and perfect technological skills.
The aims state in a general way what the teacher may expect to teach or do, and what the student may expect to experience or learn. In addition they suggest how the student may be changed by the learning experience.
The aims of the teaching and study of technology are to encourage and enable students to:
Technology can be seen as the total of practical solutions found by people in the course of time and integrated into the daily affairs of societies. It is associated with material objects, in particular things that work. It is seen as the product of skilful human activity such as inventing, calculating, designing, making, constructing, operating, maintaining, repairing, re-evaluating, improving or discarding the things that do not work. It has to do with people making or using things, supporting or enhancing relevant needs in their lives such as nutrition, clothing, shelter, communication, health, learning, pleasure and security.
The study of technology is not solely the acquisition of skills and knowledge about processes which may change or become outdated. It is also about learning how to adapt to new experiences; being able to approach problems with the appropriate skills and techniques; being able to identify important aspects of a problem and develop creative and innovative solutions.
Technology has always been a dynamic, challenging and integral part of human activity. The BIS Technology Program requires students to develop and continually apply the skills involved in investigating, planning, inventing, creating, constructing, testing, modifying and evaluating. The BIS Technology program thus fosters an awareness of the development, application, impact and implications of technology, while it encourages students to acquire and perfect technological skills.
The aims state in a general way what the teacher may expect to teach or do, and what the student may expect to experience or learn. In addition they suggest how the student may be changed by the learning experience.
The aims of the teaching and study of technology are to encourage and enable students to:
- Develop a lifelong appreciation of the significance of technology for life, society and the environment.
- Use knowledge, skills and techniques to create products/solutions of appropriate quality.
- Develop problem-solving, critical and creative thinking skills.
- Develop respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems.
- Develop an appreciation of the international and intercultural aspects of technology.
- Encourage curiosity, ingenuity, resourcefulness and discrimination.
- Develop practical skills through the creation of products/solutions.