Technology is a very important part of learning today. Today, technology is used in every field, from making spreadsheets to engineering a piece of equipment. Students may use technology in their field or use a service that Ferris offers to make learning easier and more efficient. Because of this, we think that students should be able to use some of this technology before they get a job. The pages that follow will give you an idea of what kinds of technology students at Ferris State University use to help them learn better.

The Importance of Technology

Today, technology means a lot of different things. When I hear the word "technology," I think of things like laptops, phones, and tablets. You might also think of the internet, data, or changes in engineering when you hear the word "technology." This may be a narrow scope though, as technology includes so many creative solutions to many everyday problems humans have faced all throughout history. What is technology, then?

People have used technologies from all over the world to make their lives easier, from the most basic inventions to complex systems that work without any help from people. Technology has changed society in many ways. It helped early humans grow their own food, find their way around the oceans, tell time, and connect people all over the world. Problems went from being solved by hand to being solved by technology because relying on technology makes work easier. This lesson talks about these changes and gives a general overview of what technology is. With our technology guides, things will become much easier. We cover guides for computers, smart phones, and other gadgets.

Technology is the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes. Technology changes the environment in which people live by using scientific principles. Scientists can also use technology to improve industry or other human-made things. There are problems in the world, and there always have been. Problems are what drive technological progress; where there is conflict and stress, there is innovation and creativity. From this environment comes technology, which is how people's lives are made better by making things that solve problems.