T1-L01: What is Technology Mandatory? / What is Design?

Learning Intention

We are learning what Technology Mandatory is and developing our understanding of what design means.

Success Criteria

I can name the 4 focus areas of Technology Mandatory
I can explain what design means in my own words (min 5 sentences)
I can give 3 examples of designed products
I can identify design as problem-solving

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Do Now

Look around the room — name 3 things that were designed by someone.

#	Item	Who designed it?	What problem does it solve?
1
2
3

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Key Vocabulary

Standard: Fill in the definition. | Support: Definitions shown in grey — read and copy into your folio. | Extension: Use each term in a sentence.

Term	Definition	Use in a sentence (Extension)
Technology	Any tool, system, or process created to solve a problem
Design	The process of creating something to solve a problem or meet a need
Designer	A person who plans and creates solutions to problems
Innovation	A new idea, method, or product that improves on what existed before
Solution	An answer to a problem; something that fixes or improves a situation
Problem-solving	The process of finding answers to difficulties or challenges
Focus area	One of the 4 main topic areas in Technology Mandatory

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The 4 Focus Areas of Technology Mandatory

Write one example of a product or project for each focus area.

1Digital & Communication Technologies

2Engineering Technologies & Systems

3Food & Agricultural Practices

4Materials & Production Processes

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Activity: My Definition of Design (Folio p. 6)

Write your own definition of “design” in at least 5 sentences. Your definition should cover:

What design is
What problem design solves
At least one real-world example
Who designs things (types of designers)
Why design is important

🔵 Support — Sentence Starters

“Design is the process of…”
“Designers think about… when they create…”
“For example, a [type of designer] designs… to solve the problem of…”
“The design process involves…”
“Design is important because…”

Word Bank

createsolveproblemneed plansketchimprovetest functionaestheticsinnovationsolution

🟠 Extension — Famous Australian Designer

Research one of these Australian designers: Jorn Utzon, Marc Newson, or Florence Broadhurst. Write a paragraph about their most impactful design and why it matters.

Designer name:

Their design:

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Design is Everywhere

Think of 3 products you use every day. What problem does each one solve?

Product	What problem does it solve?

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Exit Ticket — Reflection

1. Name one thing you learned about design today.

2. Give one example of a designed product and the problem it solves.

3. Which of the 4 focus areas are you most excited about? Why?

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Self-Assessment

Success Criteria	Got it 🟢	Nearly there 🟠	Need help 🔴
I can name the 4 focus areas of Technology Mandatory	●	●	●
I can explain what design means in my own words (min 5 sentences)	●	●	●
I can give 3 examples of designed products	●	●	●
I can identify design as problem-solving	●	●	●