3.2.

2- Factors that influence societal relationships

1. The effects of different technologies

EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGIES
Te c h n o l o g y g i v e s u s a n i n c r e a s i n g l e v e l o f
control of outdoor environments and
e x p e r i e n c e s . S o m e i n n o v a ti o n s i n c l u d e :
• Materials and clothing

• Communication and navigation

• Information Technology

• Transport and Infrastructure

• Activity-specific equipment

• Safety equipment
These innovations allow us to access outdoor
venues that would otherwise be too difficult to
reach without technological assistance.

It can provide us with the means to participate

in a wide range of environmental conditions or
enable us to enjoy year round participation,
despite climatic variation.

This has an influence on our relationships with

outdoor environments.
HOW HAS TECHNOLOGY CHANGED?

Textbook pg.188
Old style tent New style tent

How would these two different tents influence people going

hiking?
HOW DOES TECHNOLOGY AFFECT

E X P E R I E N C E S / R E L AT I O N S H I P S ?

Textbook pg.191-192
Does technology bring us closer to outdoor environments, or
does it separate us?
 BUNURONG COAST EXAMPLE
Surfing at locations such as YCW Beach - Phillip Island (ie: Penguin
p a r a d e e x c u r s i o n i n Ye a r 11 )

Surfing technology has changed: Thick, yet light and flexible wetsuits make
the water bearable all year round, allowing a greater amount of surfers to
catch waves, all throughout the year and at a greater range of locations.

Perceptions: environment is now seen as accessible, as a playground because

we can control out comfort.

I n te ra ct io ns : in c re a s e in t h e am o u n t o f s u r f er s in th e w ate r, e s p e cia lly in

high tourist seasons.

--Impacts--

Positive: allows for more people to experience the outdoor environment, this
could lead to an appreciation and willingness to contribute to its protection.

Negative: increased pressure on the coastal environments as more are now

accessible and overuse can lead to impacts such as dune erosion from
increased foot traffic. Decreased experience for surfers as there is
competition for waves.