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Technological Outcome

Products and systems developed through Technological Practice for a specific purpose. A technological outcome is evaluated in terms of its fitness for purpose, and can be described by their physical and functional nature. 

See explanatory paper: Characteristics of Technological Outcomes 

Example: Strategies for teaching Characteristics of Technological Outcomes – This Techlink Teaching Snapshot examines a unit designed specifically to teach the Characteristics of Technological Outcomes. Year 6 students developed metal jewellery in their Resistant Materials unit, the Year 8s worked in groups to develop a coffee mug in a Graphics-based unit, and Year 9 students designed a soft materials hat. Levels 3-5.