Technology

 Technology is intervention by design: the use of practical and intellectual resources to develop products and systems (technological outcomes) that expand human possibilities by
addressing needs and realising opportunities. Adaptation and innovation are at the heart of technological practice. Quality outcomes result from thinking and practices that are
informed, critical, and creative. Technology makes enterprising use of its own particular knowledge and skills, together with those of other disciplines. Graphics and other forms of visual representation offer important tools for exploration and communication. Technology is never static. It is influenced by and in turn impacts on the cultural, ethical, environmental, political, and economic conditions of the day. (New Zealand Curriculum)

 Mission Statement : 

Ellesmere College Technology Department strives to meet the needs of all students.  We recognize that in a very rapidly advancing and connected world, that we are all global, life long learners together.  To that end, we aim to equip our students with a variety of skills that will enable engagement in Technological processes. All students at Ellesmere College will follow a Technological Process.  This Process is the backbone of all that we do in this Essential Learning Area.

 The Process involves: 

identifying a need or opportunity,

developing a brief,

generating concepts,

developing solutions,

establishing a final solution and then

testing and evaluating that solution. 

We have specialist rooms and specialist teachers to deliver Technology in several different areas. Outlined below are the Year Levels with the programmes and/or courses offered at that Level.

Ms Jan Kershaw manages and delivers Food Technology, Home Economics and Hospitality.

Mrs Tessa Collins delivers, Home Economics, Hospitality as well as Textiles Technology.

Mr Mark Nelson manages and delivers Computing and Digital Technologies (DTC).

Mr Richard Hare delivers Hard Materials Technology and Building Technology

Mr Nigel Aymes delivers Hard Materials Technology

Mr David Woodcock manages and delivers Hard Material Technology, Mechanical and Automotive Technology as well as Design and Visual Communication (DVC) Technology