• The major outcomes of the technology education department are:


    Creative Innovations
    Develop skills to manipulate digital media using, iPhoto, iMovie and Garage Band
    • Build variety of power and transportation model projects
    • Explore the use of multimedia devices and modern electronics
    • Incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) into all facets of learning
    • Real world applications of math and technical reading
    • Real world applications of math and technical reading
     
    Design and Manufacturing 
    • Learn the process of designing, building and testing products
    • Develop skills to manipulate digital media using software such as iPhoto, iMovie and Garage Band
    • Incorporates CADD (Computer-Aided Drafting Design)
    • Applied math/technical reading 
     
    Technology Education 7
    • Increase technological literacy and investigate emerging technologies
    • Learn the processes to design, build, and test products, becoming wiser consumers of technology
    • STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
    • Develop safe work habits in a laboratory environment
    • Applied math/technical reading

    PLTW Gateway to Technology (DSF)
    • Experience a scientific environment involving design, creativity, and team problem solving.
    • Understand the engineering process from concept to production.
    • Explore how science has affected technology throughout history by looking at concepts in nanotechnology, physics and chemistry.
    • Explore the science behind aeronautics and use software to experience space travel 
     
    PLTW Gateway to Technology (AMG) 
    • Experience a scientific environment involving design, creativity, and team problem solving.
    • Learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation and computer control systems
    • Explore the science of electricity, behavior and parts of atoms, and sensing devices.
    • Investigate architectural plans, construction styles, alternative materials and processes, dimensioning, measuring and architectural sustainability.