Category Archives: ethical issues

Mouse Technology for people with disabilities

Posted on March 19, 2012 by nbro

Dear Year 11, As designers we must remember that one of the basic functions of technology is to make peoples’ lives easier. For people with disabilities, assistive technology can mean the difference between being able to communicate or being isolated. … Continue reading →

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Innovation Spotlight: Segway PT

Posted on September 15, 2009 by nbro

Hi Year 12, Below are some websites for you to find more information about the Segway PT. www.segway.com How Stuff Works – Segways wikipedia – segways Read and gather information to answer the questions on your worksheets.

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LifeSaver Bottle

Posted on September 10, 2009 by nbro

Year 12, Here is the link to the TEDtalk by Michael Pritchard on the innovative LifeSaver Bottle. TEDTalk and the website with more information on this innovation www.lifesaversystems.com

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Appropriate Technology: Jaipur Foot

Posted on May 31, 2009 by nbro

Hi Year 12, Following up from our look at the Jaipur Foot – here is the website http://www.jaipurfoot.org It has lots of great information about the technology used to manufacture the foot and about the organisation who creates them. A … Continue reading →

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One Laptop Per Child

Posted on May 28, 2009 by nbro

Dear Year 12, Watch the following videos and explore the OLPC – One Laptop per Child – Website   Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop Per Child Two Years On…   Negroponte in the field delivering laptops Answer the following questions: What … Continue reading →

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