Revanth Challuru

UWRT 1102 006

Professor Carty
28 October 2014
Gears of Globalization
Beginning 1
Imagine technology as a singular organism. This organisms brain is composed of the
minds of infinite possibilities, fantasy creations, and the future. The organisms feet is made up
events and products that have helped created the foundation of what the world is today. The heart
that pumps blood throughout the body is the present & future generation of children, scientists,
engineers, doctors, etc. who will continue to sustain, build, improve technology, and solve
problems. This organism, technology, can be found all over the world. Although, we barely
notice this organism that can be found all over the world, it has and always will be a huge impact
on every individual, society, and globalization.
Beginning 2
Technology: the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to
solve problems. Everywhere around us, there is technology and innovation. We might not think
about it, but technology has always had a huge impact on every individual, society, and even
globalization, be it beneficial or detrimental. It drives us forward, forces us to adapt to the neverending ______, and in the end leads to more innovation. From the Industrial Revolution, to the
present technology, and to the future of robotics and quantum computing, technology has and
will have a huge impact on our society especially in terms of globalization.

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One especially defining moment is the Industrial Revolution that began in Great Britain
around 1760. The Industrial Revolution bought about many advancements and set up the stage
for future innovation? How did this metal tech era begin? England at the time, was using wood
as fuel but it was expensive and running low. A cheaper, more abundant alternative was highly
desired and coal was the answer. But there was a problem. When mining for coal, the mines
would frequently flood. In order to solve this problem, the very first steam engine was built to
drain out the waters in the mind, allowing for more coal to be mined at deeper depths. The
invention of the steam engine revolution Britain and bought around many changes and
innovations. Two important people that paved the Revolutions path were James Watt &
Matthew Boulton. Their partnership based on their mutual interest to create a more efficient
steam engine. ______________ Within a few years, a new improved steam engine was used to
power the Soho manufacturing plant, becoming the first ever steam powered production plant
which meant that families didn't need to produce goods piece by piece in their homes and in turn
making production of those goods cheaper; Soho was very first factory in the world (BBC)
The very first computer wasnt personal and couldnt fit in backpacks. The ENIAC, or
Electronic Numerical Integrator Analyzer and Computer, was built in 1946 at the University of
Pennsylvania. The ENIAC, a 2000 square feet behemoth that cost $500,000, was built for the
sole purpose of performing ballistics calculations for the U.S. military during WWII
(History.com Staff). Who would have thought something so grand would evolve into to the
portable 13 inch laptops that can be mass produced and used anywhere in the world? What have
PCs done in terms of globalization? The PC digitalized information and was an important
advancement in communication technology. The PC allowed for information to be created and
manipulated. When the Internet came along, it became the standardized method of sharing

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information, email, and even culture. The PC was an underlying fuel for the movement towards
the Age of Information.
"... Leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students todayespecially in
science, technology, engineering and math." (Katsomitros) The quote by President Obama is one
of the answers to a better sustainable future that continues to innovate and advance our world.
The answer lies in the STEM program. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, &
Mathematics. In the past decade, there has been a dramatic rise and support for STEM education.
The government and various organizations are trying to incorporate STEM into the school
system, preferably early as elementary school. Why is there a sudden spike in interest in STEM?
STEM is everywhere around us. It shapes the world into what it is today and is the key to a better
future. With STEM educated people, countries can develop better, become global leaders, and
improve the economy. STEM related fields are also expanding more rapidly than any other field
besides the health care industry (Connections Learning). What can be done for the shortage and
to spark further interest of STEM in different countries? One solution is provided by
Connections Learning of Pearson. Open-Education Resources (OERs) makes use of any sort of
supplement or offer new opportunities, such as video tutorials, lab simulations, games, etc. to
students. For teachers and administrators, there are professional development products at their
disposal which help to increase their technological knowledge and their mastery of advance
STEM subjects. Partnerships such as virtual schools, curriculum vendors, and STEM-specific
organizations can help expand the schools STEM offerings (Connections Learning). Although
this is solution is relevant to the USA programs, it can be tweaked in order for it to be implicated
in other countries. A global STEM institution can be formed and it would create offshoot
workshops in different countries. This institution would be the base for developing

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international STEM curriculum from elementary school all the way to high school. Similar to
teachers in USA attending teaching workshops to fortify and stay up to date on their subjects and
methods, these workshops can teach the technical knowledge and advance STEM subjects. The
workshops can serve a dual purpose of not only teaching but exchanging ideas and different
STEM-related activities that would interest children from a young age. The teachers that take
that new knowledge into the classroom and apply it practically in their classes. The result would
be a globalized coalition of STEM skilled workers that work cohesively to solve the modern
ages problems.
With all this unavoidable technology, its impacts doesnt pass by unnoticed. Africa is an
example of positive technological impact. Rev. Larry Hollon talks about how Senegal
transformed from a dead zone to an area with accessible technology everywhere. Previously,
when Hollands son needed an emergency surgery, it was an arduous four day journey from the
remote northern area of Senegal where Holland was staying (which had no phones or electricity)
to find a place with phone access. Coming back to the present, due the presence of mobile
technology and satellites, mobile phone usage has become commonplace, with more than 10.7
million active units in Senegal alone. Presently, it is even being used as an aid in fighting
malaria. Pierre Omadjela, Director of Communications and Development for the CCACUMCi,
uses FrontlineSMS, a free open-source software that send text messages to people without an
Internet connection to share health information and increase awareness about malaria prevention.
Their use of technology resulted in a five percent decrease in the labor required to educate the
people of the Congo. When Hollon was in Kenya, he observed two women using a satellite
receiver plugged into a boom box get audio digital information that was then translated into text,
allowing them to check the market price of beans. This meant that they no longer needed to rely

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solely on the price quoted by a distributor but they themselves could negotiate a fair price for
their crops (Hollon). Information accessibility has given people the power of control over their
own circumstances and hopefully lead them to a better life.
This unique organism can even be viewed as a parasite. Technology can
Write a paragraph about the future of technology?
Write a strong conclusion that ties everything together

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