Please reflect on the information technologies and careers you saw today on our field trip. How may this information be conveyed to the students in your classroom?
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I expect to learn the basic instructions on formulating a VRML project. This information will help me to produce advanced projects that will be implemented in a real world environment.
The information technologies observed at the Toyota plant included programming of robots, information systems,purchasing, computer operators in the control room, designing of machines quality control of products and waste water treatment management. Students in the classroom will be interested in salary and duties required for a career at Toyota. Students will also find it helpful to know what classes and skills they need.
I observed a large variety of jobs. Workers are called team members. Toyota employs people in a variety of jobs including laborers on assembly jobs, maintenance workers (which must have a knowledge of computers), environmental specialists, human resource managers, computer operators, control room workers which include computers, production control group monitors, and technical machine designers. Toyota has 5 IT jobs. Engineers are important and there are three different types: mechanical, electrical, and civil. Although not all jobs are IT careers specifically, so many of them do include some type of computer work. Discussion of jobs could be included in class. A career day would give students an opportunity to learn about these jobs firsthand. Visiting the plant or outdoor wetland area would widen student's knowledge. Computer research on specific topics could be used.
While our guide for the Toyota plant did not seem to express the idea that technology plays a large role in all aspects of the manufacturing of Toyota motors, the visit today shows that technology affects just about every facet of the plant. He did say that only five IT people work at the plant nevertheless it is obvious that the robotics have to be maneuvered by computers in order to play the vital role they play.
I feel that students could really benefit from a visit to the plant to see that even in an assembly line setting that technology is essential to keep up with today’s industry. Even if a field trip for students could not be arranged, the trip today allowed me to reinforce what I believed to begin with, that technology touches most every occupation in the job market today.
At the Toyota Plant, there were not many IT positions. There are the people, approximately 5, that deal with the networking services at the plant. This network system would be responsible for keeping the whole plant in line. This would include the Internet and Intranet. They would use this to make sure that all their equipment is operating smoothly and together.
I really enjoyed the trip to the toyota plant. I was really impressed with how they ran there operation compared to other factories. Although I didn't see many IT jobs in the factory.
I really excited about this computer class. I also enjoyed the Toyota Plant visit, seeing the different technology and how it is used in the industry is a great experience. I would like to be able to let the students see this type of technology at work.
I feel like I could use the tour to educate students that even in what we consider manufacturing jobs, there is always an IT presence in today's world. That could be in design implementation, reading the data screens on production lines and interpreting those needs, and general interaction with technologies such as robotic equipment.
I saw a variety of jobs that required different degrees- environmental, mechanical, and electrical engineers as well as IT positions and business administration/accounting. There were more positions for personnel without educational degrees-labor! I think it is important to provide info concerning all jobs so that students at the middle school age can be more informed about career options. Students may be made more aware of these jobs as part of their career explorations.
There were a multitude of advanced technologies that I observed at the Toyota Plant. It seems that many jobs that were originally done by humans are now done by robots. It was impressive how the activities could be done by such a limited staff.
Even though there were only 5 IT-related jobs at the Toyota Plant, in my opinion, every job had a direct connection to technology. I think students would benefit greatly from a guided tour of the plant with an emphasis on robotics, environment, and the Toyota philosophies for work ethic. After the tour, the students could have a follow-up activity for reflection and perhaps local colleges could visit with information on related careers.
In describing the field-trip, I would say it was an exciting experience. The alluminum motors, the recycling aspect...all was remarkable. Our tour guide was very friendly and answered all of our questions. I was pleased that our group had such great, in depth questions.
Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the tour at the Toyota plant, however I have been to the facility. Clearly, the most impressive elements of the factory are the levels of productivity, and overall efficiency. My goal for the course becomes clear: I would like to introduce my students to the skill set (VRML being one of those tools) necessary to be successful in an environment as technologically demanding as the Toyota plant.
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I expect to learn the basic instructions on formulating a VRML project. This information will help me to produce advanced projects that will be implemented in a real world environment.
The information technologies observed at the Toyota plant included programming of robots,
information systems,purchasing, computer operators in the control room, designing of machines quality control of products and waste water treatment management. Students in the classroom will be interested in salary and duties required for a career at Toyota. Students will also find it helpful to know what classes and skills they need.
I observed a large variety of jobs. Workers are called team members. Toyota employs people in a variety of jobs including laborers on assembly jobs, maintenance workers (which must have a knowledge of computers), environmental specialists, human resource managers, computer operators, control room workers which include computers, production control group monitors, and technical machine designers. Toyota has 5 IT jobs. Engineers are important and there are three different types: mechanical, electrical, and civil. Although not all jobs are IT careers specifically, so many of them do include some type of computer work.
Discussion of jobs could be included in class. A career day would give students an opportunity to learn about these jobs firsthand. Visiting the plant or outdoor wetland area would widen student's knowledge. Computer research on specific topics could be used.
While our guide for the Toyota plant did not seem to express the idea that technology plays a large role in all aspects of the manufacturing of Toyota motors, the visit today shows that technology affects just about every facet of the plant. He did say that only five IT people work at the plant nevertheless it is obvious that the robotics have to be maneuvered by computers in order to play the vital role they play.
I feel that students could really benefit from a visit to the plant to see that even in an assembly line setting that technology is essential to keep up with today’s industry. Even if a field trip for students could not be arranged, the trip today allowed me to reinforce what I believed to begin with, that technology touches most every occupation in the job market today.
At the Toyota Plant, there were not many IT positions. There are the people, approximately 5, that deal with the networking services at the plant. This network system would be responsible for keeping the whole plant in line. This would include the Internet and Intranet. They would use this to make sure that all their equipment is operating smoothly and together.
I really enjoyed the trip to the toyota plant. I was really impressed with how they ran there operation compared to other factories. Although I didn't see many IT jobs in the factory.
I really excited about this computer class. I also enjoyed the Toyota Plant visit, seeing the different technology and how it is used in the industry is a great experience. I would like to be able to let the students see this type of technology at work.
I feel like I could use the tour to educate students that even in what we consider manufacturing jobs, there is always an IT presence in today's world. That could be in design implementation, reading the data screens on production lines and interpreting those needs, and general interaction with technologies such as robotic equipment.
I saw a variety of jobs that required different degrees- environmental, mechanical, and electrical engineers as well as IT positions and business administration/accounting. There were more positions for personnel without educational degrees-labor! I think it is important to provide info concerning all jobs so that students at the middle school age can be more informed about career options. Students may be made more aware of these jobs as part of their career explorations.
There were a multitude of advanced technologies that I observed at the Toyota Plant. It seems that many jobs that were originally done by humans are now done by robots. It was impressive how the activities could be done by such a limited staff.
Even though there were only 5 IT-related jobs at the Toyota Plant, in my opinion, every job had a direct connection to technology. I think students would benefit greatly from a guided tour of the plant with an emphasis on robotics, environment, and the Toyota philosophies for work ethic. After the tour, the students could have a follow-up activity for reflection and perhaps local colleges could visit with information on related careers.
In describing the field-trip, I would say it was an exciting experience. The alluminum motors, the recycling aspect...all was remarkable. Our tour guide was very friendly and answered all of our questions. I was pleased that our group had such great, in depth questions.
Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the tour at the Toyota plant, however I have been to the facility. Clearly, the most impressive elements of the factory are the levels of productivity, and overall efficiency. My goal for the course becomes clear: I would like to introduce my students to the skill set (VRML being one of those tools) necessary to be successful in an environment as technologically demanding as the Toyota plant.
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