TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM SOLVING. By: Yiling Zhou, Bronte Gonzalez, Andrea Martin, Enya Kiddell.

1. Object analysis

1.1. Morphological analysis.

1.2. Functional analysis.

1.3. Technical analysis.

1.4. Economic analysis.

1.5. Social analysis.

1.6. Aesthetic analysis.

1.7. Historical analysis.

2. Distribution and commercial promotion

2.1. Price.

2.2. Distribution.

2.2.1. Wholesale.

2.2.2. Retail sale.

2.2.3. Online sale.

2.3. Promotion.

3. Technological products. Obsolescense. Influence on society

3.1. Positive influence of technological development in society.

3.2. Negative influence of technological development in society

4. Technology problem solving

4.1. Analyse.

4.1.1. Detect the problem or need.

4.1.2. Information and research.

4.1.3. Search for possible solutions.

4.1.4. Choose the solution.

4.2. Build.

4.2.1. Design.

4.2.2. Prepare and plan the work.

4.2.3. Build the project.

4.3. Evaluate.

4.3.1. Check the results.

4.3.2. Presentation and assessment.

5. Designing, building and evaluating

5.1. Design.

5.1.1. Drawings.

5.1.2. List of materials and tools.

5.1.3. Budget.

5.1.4. Spreadsheets.

5.2. Building.

5.2.1. Process sheet.

5.3. Evaluation.

5.4. Report.

5.4.1. Description of the prototype.

5.4.2. List of modifications made.

5.4.3. Final drawing of the solution.

5.4.4. Total cost of the project.

5.4.5. Environmental impact.

5.4.6. Own thoughts.

6. In the workshop

6.1. Organising work in the workshop.

6.1.1. Coordinator.

6.1.2. Secretary.

6.1.3. Tools manager.

6.1.4. Materials manager.

6.1.5. Cleaning manager.

6.2. Rules of safety in the workshop.

6.2.1. Always keep the workshop tidy.

6.2.2. Always use a brush to dean shavings off your table.

6.2.3. Keep your workstation tidy.

6.2.4. Use tools properly.

6.2.5. Do not eat or drink.

6.2.6. Tie long hair back and keep scarves.

6.2.7. Do not interrupt classmates.

6.2.8. Always try to economise on material.