Technology refers to the branch of knowledge dealing with the creation and use of technical means and their relation to life, society, and the environment. It also describes the sum of ways that social groups provide themselves with objects of civilization. The document then provides examples of how technology has advanced over time, such as the first email being sent in 1971 between two computers sitting next to each other. It notes that incorporating technology into schools is important because five of the top 20 fastest growing jobs between 2006 and 2016 were in information technology fields, and technology is becoming more integral to our present and future.

1. technology[noun] -the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, -the sum of the ways in which social groups provide themselves with the material objects of their civilization

2. Did you know? ?

3. The first email was sent in 1971.

4. The two computers were sitting right next to each other.

5. Americans have access to…

6. Over 1 trillion web pages,

7. Over 100000 iPhoneaps

8. Did you know? ?

9. the competition for new technology is fierce

10. Technology standards increase innovation

11. So, why incorporate technology in to schools?

12. Five of the top 20 fastest-growing occupations between 2006 and 2016…

13. are in the information technology field.

14. Technology is becoming more and more important.

15. Technology is bound to rule our present and future.

16. The Internet is an ocean of information.

17. Knowledge from all around the world…

18. …can be incorporated quickly, easily, and effectively.

19. Studies have shown…

20. children conversant with technology show improvements in…

21. writing

22. reading

23. and math.

24. Technology is the need of the day.

25. Presentation brought to you by: Rebecca Loudermilk