The New Technology Units Technology has become a curriculum issue in many parts of the world. It is not surprising therefore that a technology dimension has been added to the original science core of flexible learning materials with the introduction of 'Success with Primary Technology'. The principle of short units has been continued so that within Europe whatever curriculum needs are to be met the units from both the science and technology programmes can be combined to produce the desired in-service blend. This has real advantages in terms of specifying courses for different purposes throughout Europe. Yet again the technology Units feature one strand concerning professional issues and another strand which enables teachers to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of technology itself.
Activities often have starting points which reflect good classroom practice.
The issue of context becomes vital and starting points relate both to the interests of children and to the wider world from which they gain experiences. Writing new Units for the technology materials has enabled the authors to make changes to the style of presentation. Improving the quality of illustrations has been seen as vital. So too has the addition of humour.