1. Technological Fix 1. Why is there inequality in access to technology
Technological Fix 1. Why is there inequality in access to technology ? a) What is technology and how is developed?
b) Global distribution of a range of technologies in relation to level of development
c) Implications for those who lack access to basic technology
d) patterns of access using factors such as patents, religion, cost, politics.
Learning Objectives:
Realise that access to technology varies in different parts of the world
Assess the extent to which some parts of the world remain disconnected from technological developments

2. Starter
Identify the technological gadgets that you use in your everyday life
Colour code these into i) necessity or ii) luxury
Identify any barriers that may prevent access to technology

3. Geographical Distribution of Technology
Using p OUP investigate the geographical distribution of technology in three areas
Farming
Telecommunications
High-speed transport

4. Plenary – ‘Just one minute’
Topic – Distribution of Technology You must talk for one minute on this topic without hesitation or repetition

5. Homework
Reviewing the information on farming, telecommunications and high-speed rail transport, write a 500 word report for the UN assessing the extent to which you agree that some parts of the world remain disconnected from technological developments